Bluefax Property Management

04/23/2026

Sifting through some data, looking for some answers, and I thought that this was worth sharing.

What's our policy on Security Deposit Returns?

Well, fair and accurate is what we strive for. Owners need to be compensated if there truly was damage, or rents owed at move out, but, at the same time, tenants cannot (and should not) be charged for Normal Wear and Tear Items.

So, this is what 4 years worth of move outs looks like for us:

Of course, if we could return 100% of the deposit 100% of the time, that would be my preference! That means the units were cleaned, no damage, and all of the rent was paid before move out... but 83% getting 100% back is not bad IMO.

03/26/2026

A court decision in New York has found that New York requiring landlords to accept Section 8 Vouchers as a source of income unconstitutional on 4th amendment grounds.

Meaning, landlords were forced to participate in the program whether they wanted to or not. And the program required them to undergo certain inspections in order to get paid.

Long story short, those inspections were considered an 'unlawful search' since the landlords had no choice but to comply.

Okay, but what does that have to do with us here in Texas? We ain't New York...

Correct. We are not New York, but there are people here that would love to require landlords to be forced to participate in the program, and this case reinforces property owner rights.

ITHACA, N.Y. — A New York appellate court ruling earlier this month struck down a 2019 housing rights law that forbade landlords from refusing to accept Section 8 housing vouchers […]

03/26/2026

Rents are at a 4 year low according to this article on Realtor.com, but for the most part, still above their pre-pandemic level.

https://www.realtor.com/research/february-2026-rent/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_17427669

National median asking rents hit a four-year low in February 2026, falling 1.7% year over year—the 30th straight monthly decline across the 50 largest U.S. metros.

03/23/2026

Another beautiful day in San Antonio, TX

02/09/2026

If you are are listing your home for sale, is your agent including a Floorplan and an actual 3D Virtual Tour?

And no, a slide show of the photos they already have set to some calming muzak is not a Virtual Tour, that's a slide show...

Asking for a friend....

02/01/2026

Here in Texas, rental properties are required to have 'Keyless Deadbolts' installed for tenant safety.

No, we're not talking about electronic deadbolts that you can open with a code. We're talking about a deadbolt that can ONLY BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE HOME.

It's a great idea, and it does protect tenants from unwanted intrusion by someone with an extra key... but the downside can be costly.

If you leave the house like a lot of people, and you exit through the garage, make sure that you leave at least one of the those keyless deadbolts unlocked, because if you come home, and the garage door will not open for some reason, you are literally locked out of the house, and the only way in is to break in.

And yep, you guessed it, that is a tenant responsibility, as well as repairing any break in damage.

If you're in Texas, and your rental property does not have a keyless deadbolt, ask your property manager about it. It's the law!

08/16/2025

As Property Managers, we have to ensure that the units we manage meet the Texas Proeperty Code AND we want to minimize the risk for our Property Owner's.

That's why when we see something that's not wuite right, we make sure it gets fixed.

When taking over new units for management, we often see that owner's may have tried to comply with the property code for locing devices, but they install the wrong thing, such as a Hotel Style Deadbolt.

This is why those types of locks just do not work for the Rental in Texas....

🚨Will from Job Town Tools showing how to use a Firefighter Swipe Tool🚨

06/19/2025

Coming Soon!

3 Bedroom 2 bath home located in Kallison Ranch.

This one story home features a 3 car garage, good sized back yard, granite counters and tile throughout the living spaces.

Elementary School nearby, along with a Catch & Release Fish Pond, Pools, Playground.

Just under 1600 Square Feet and the list price will be $315k.

Available for showings the 1st week of July.

Call John @ (210)468-1843.

06/02/2025

Great 1 Story Home located in Arcadia Ridge!

3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, With an Office and 2 Car Garage!

The kitchen features Granite Counters, and Includes the Refrigerator and Washer / Dryer.

The back back yard is beautiful, with a great outdoor living space, raised garden beds, and a small storage shed for the mower and garden tools.

Neighborhood Amenity Center features a Resort Style Pool and Playground for the smaller ones.

https://www.bluefaxpm.com/san-antonio-homes-for-rent/239/1529-desert-candle-san-antonio-tx-78245

03/29/2025

2015 Ares Cove
San Antonio, Texas 78245

Schedule a showing: https://rentengine.io/listings/3701

Home features 42-in. upper kitchen cabinets, granite kitchen countertops with raised low wall and tile backsplash, Whirlpool® microwave/hood combination, Moen® faucets, Sea Gull Lighting® fixtures, R-42 blown-in attic insulation, wireless security system, garage door opener with two transmitters, covered patio, and full sprinkler system. ENERGY STAR® certified home with vinyl windows, programmable thermostat and radiant barrier roof sheathing.

$229 one-time lease administration fee.

Tenant benefit package required with all lease agreements:
- Air Filter Delivery
- Positive Credit Reporting EACH MONTH for On-Time Payments
- After Hours Emergency Maintenance Line
- Tenant Portal
- Online Rent Payments
- Online Maintenance Requests
- Move-In & Move-Out Report with Photos
- Lockbox Move-In
- Pinata Tenant Rewards (earn rewards for On-Time Payments)
- Cost $35/month

*Solar Panel Utility Surcharge if panels are present

If you apply for one of our properties, there is a $60 per adult application fee that is non-refundable. Anyone living at the property that is 18 years old or older will have to apply.

1. We will check your credit report
2. Check for any past evictions
3. Your income MUST be verifiable and sufficient (3x the rent)
4. We Will Perform criminal background screening
5. All animals, if allowed, will be screened via PetScreening.com
6. Service Animals will be verified. Typically, 'certificates or registrations' purchased from the internet are not sufficient.

We encourage you not to apply if you have credit scores below 550, have ever been evicted, have a bad rental history, or recent drug/violence-related felony convictions.

For units that accept pets (cats & dogs)
1. One-time administration fee of $49 per pet
2. Monthly pet rent of $35 per approved pet
3. Due to the homeowner's insurance restrictions, we cannot allow certain breeds

Security Deposits
One Applicant has to have a score of 600 or higher to be considered.
Average scores below 550 are not acceptable. *We use Transunion's Resident Scoring

Scores are averaged together for deposit purposes.
700+ APPROVED at Deposit Listed
650+ APPROVED with 1.5x Security Deposit
600+ APPROVED with 2.0x Security Deposit
550+ CONDITIONALLY APPROVED with Additional Deposit
549< Not Approved

The listing agent relies on 3rd party data, and cannot guarantee square footage or school boundaries. You Should Independently Verify these items if important.

Details
- Date Available: 12/10/2024
- Rent: $1995 USD / Month
- Deposit: $1995 USD
- Property Type: House
- Bedroom(s): 4 | Full Bathroom(s): 2.5
- Square Feet: 2527
- Furnished: No
- Pets Allowed: Yes with pet fee ($49 admin fee and $35/month pet rent/pet)

Amenities
- Refrigerator
- Range Oven
- Stove
- Freezer
- Garden
- Patio
- Sprinkler System

Professionally Managed By:
| Bluefax Property Management
| (726) 224-4474
| https://www.bluefaxpm.com/

Schedule a showing: https://rentengine.io/listings/3701

03/29/2025

11846 Silver Coins
San Antonio, Texas 78254

Schedule a showing: https://rentengine.io/listings/3809

Downstairs is all ceramic tile / laminate plank flooring. 2 Living Areas, Covered Patio with Privacy Fencing. New Carpet just installed! Master Bath Features a Cargen Tub and a Walk In Closet!

$229 one-time lease administration fee.

Tenant benefit package required with all lease agreements:
- Air Filter Delivery
- Positive Credit Reporting EACH MONTH for On-Time Payments
- After Hours Emergency Maintenance Line
- Tenant Portal
- Online Rent Payments
- Online Maintenance Requests
- Move-In & Move-Out Report with Photos
- Lockbox Move-In
- Pinata Tenant Rewards (earn rewards for On-Time Payments)
- Cost $35/month

*Solar Panel Utility Surcharge if panels are present

If you apply for one of our properties, there is a $60 per adult application fee that is non-refundable. Anyone living at the property that is 18 years old or older will have to apply.

1. We will check your credit report
2. Check for any past evictions
3. Your income MUST be verifiable and sufficient (3x the rent)
4. We Will Perform criminal background screening
5. All animals, if allowed, will be screened via PetScreening.com
6. Service Animals will be verified. Typically, 'certificates or registrations' purchased from the internet are not sufficient.

We encourage you not to apply if you have credit scores below 550, have ever been evicted, have a bad rental history, or recent drug/violence-related felony convictions.

For units that accept pets (cats & dogs)
1. One-time administration fee of $49 per pet
2. Monthly pet rent of $35 per approved pet
3. Due to the homeowner's insurance restrictions, we cannot allow certain breeds

Security Deposits
One Applicant has to have a score of 600 or higher to be considered. Average scores below 550 are not acceptable. *We use Transunion's Resident Scoring

Scores are averaged together for deposit purposes.
700+ APPROVED at Deposit Listed
650+ APPROVED with 1.5x Security Deposit
600+ APPROVED with 2.0x Security Deposit
550+ CONDITIONALLY APPROVED with Additional Deposit
549< Not Approved

The listing agent relies on 3rd party data, and cannot guarantee square footage or school boundaries. You Should Independently Verify these items if important.

Details
- Date Available: 12/29/2024
- Rent: $1795 USD / Month
- Deposit: $1795 USD
- Property Type: House
- Bedroom(s): 3 | Full Bathroom(s): 2.5
- Square Feet: 1812
- Furnished: No
- Pets Allowed: Yes with pet fee ($49 admin fee and $35/month pet rent/pet)

Amenities
- Hardwood
- Ceiling Fan
- Refrigerator
- Range Oven
- Microwave
- Carpet
- Window Coverings
- Garden
- Fenced Yard

Professionally Managed By:
| Bluefax Property Management
| (726) 224-4474
| https://www.bluefaxpm.com/

Schedule a showing: https://rentengine.io/listings/3809