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Five-Star Property Owner Aspiration – Guide


What Is It?

The Five-Star Property Owner aspiration comes with The Sims 4: For Rent expansion pack. It lets your Sim become a landlord managing rental units, handling emergencies, and maintaining tenant satisfaction across Tomarang or any residential rental-enabled world.

To succeed, your Sim must juggle finances, relationships, and maintenance all while striving for five-star ratings and long-term profit!


Focus AreaDescription
CategoryFortune
Required PackFor Rent Expansion Pack
Best TraitsOutgoing, Ambitious, Neat
Key SkillsHandiness, Charisma, Logic
Reward TraitHome Manager Maven – Better at solving maintenance/emergency events, stronger tenant relationships, and increased ratings on owned rentals
DifficultyMedium–Hard (Requires funds, multitasking, and smart management)

Aspiration Milestones

Stage 1: Property Pupil

TaskTips
Have a Unit Occupied by a TenantBuy or convert a property with rental units. Use the phone to set it as a rental and assign tenants.
Handle a Maintenance EventThese occur randomly a pop-up will notify you. Your Sim can repair it manually or hire help.
Perform an Inspection PassUse the “Perform Inspection” interaction on your tenant’s unit. Make sure it’s clean and functional first!

Stage 2: Shrewd Manager

TaskTips
Handle an Emergency EventMore serious than maintenance. Can involve flooding, fires, or infestations. Respond quickly to keep your rating high.
Have a Unit with a Rating of 3+ StarsKeep your unit clean, affordable, and safe. Responding quickly to tenant needs improves this faster.
Have Two Units Occupied by TenantsBuy a second property or add more rental units to an existing one.
Perform Inspection Passes on RentalsDo this manually for each occupied unit. Cleanliness, safety, and furnishings affect inspection results.

Stage 3: Proprietary Legend

TaskTips
Achieve a 5-Star Rating on a UnitMaintain your best unit deal with emergencies fast, keep it upgraded, and build good tenant relationships.
Become Good Friends with a TenantUse friendly socials often. Traits like Outgoing or Charismatic help. A happy tenant = great reviews.
Have Three Units Occupied by TenantsYou’ll likely need multiple properties. Alternatively, use a multi-unit lot.

Reward Trait: Home Manager Maven

Upon completion, your Sim will unlock:

  • Greater success at solving Emergency & Maintenance Events
  • Stronger relationships with Tenants
  • Higher ratings on all owned Residential Rentals
  • Ideal for Sims who want to build a real estate empire or passive income legacy

Extra Tips:

  • Start with a well-paying job or saved-up funds rental lots can cost a fortune!
  • Keep units clean and pest-free hire services or build skills
  • Use “Perform Inspection” regularly this helps you stay ahead of problems
  • Handiness & Charisma are essential you’ll fix and smooth-talk your way to success

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