How to Use Your Rental Income Smartly
It’s not really a secret anymore. Real estate is the best, fastest, and most predictable way to build wealth. If you play…
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The Pros and Cons of Letting Your Tenants List on Airbnb
As you probably know by now, Airbnb has become incredibly popular. It’s fast, easy, cost effective, and relatively safe for both hosts and guests. Have you ever considered the possibility that your tenants might sublet your property on Airbnb? Or maybe they want to but are too afraid to ask? It’s worthwhile for you to… [Read More]
Top Features Families Look For When Buying A Home
One of the most common reasons that people move from an apartment to a home is the arrival of children, but young parents often aren’t in a position to buy a home, so they turn to rentals. This can be great news for landlords, but it can mean a change in tactics. To rent to… [Read More]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeowners Associations
When people hear the phrase “homeowners association” (HOA), many tend to cringe. Living within the boundaries of an HOA often means more work and lots of critiques from the neighbors. Belonging to an HOA isn’t nearly as bad as the media often portrays it, however, and there are generally as many benefits as disadvantages.
Do Snowbirds Make Good Tenants? What You Need To Know
Houston can be a great destination for snowbirds – older adults who move south for the winter to escape the cold – but successfully navigating the market to attract snowbirds can be a challenging undertaking. After all, what do you do with your rental property the rest of the year? This, and other questions, often… [Read More]
How to Take a Vacation When You’re a Landlord
Just because you’re a landlord doesn’t mean you can’t take a vacation. Everyone needs a break now and then, especially when life involves your kind of responsibilities, which can be pretty stressful. It’s all right for managers to take a vacation as long as they take the proper steps before they leave. With the right… [Read More]
Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite: Keep Your Rental Property Pest-Free
Bugs and pests on your rental property are a landlord’s worst nightmare. It’s never too early to think about pest control. Even if your property is brand-new, one improperly sealed window or siding panel could lead to a pest infestation that would demand attention. If you’re looking to maintain a successful rental property, you’ll need… [Read More]
Should You Furnish Your Rental Property? Considerations For Landlords
To furnish or not to furnish – that is the question every landlord faces when considering how to market their rental property. While there is no simple answer to this question, there are a number of good reasons to furnish your apartment. Here are 6 ways landlords can benefit from furnishing their rental properties and… [Read More]
15 Best-Kept Secrets for Selling a Home Fast
When it’s time to let go of your investment property, you want to make a fast sale but get your money’s worth. Closing a speedy real estate sale that also turns a profit doesn’t have to be a distant dream. You just need to know the secrets to selling a home quickly. Try some of… [Read More]
6 Tips for Being Taken Seriously as a New Landlord
Any time you’re starting a new career or venturing into an unfamiliar fields, you want to make a name for yourself. Unless you command respect, you probably won’t be given much. This is especially true for first-time landlords. If you’re preparing to become landlord for the first time in your life, here are six essential… [Read More]
6 Ways Landlords Can Reduce and Even Eliminate Stress
When you’re a landlord, your stress level can get extremely high. Whether you’re dealing with tenants who trash your property, tenants who never pay on time, or expensive repairs to appliances or structure, being a landlord is admittedly not a glamor profession. But it can definitely be lucrative. So how do you eliminate some of… [Read More]
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5 Ways to Boost Your Real Estate Listings Visually
Humans are visual creatures. In fact, 90% of the information we absorb is visual, and we process images 60,000 times faster than…