Are There Alternatives to Selling Your Katy Home?
If you’re getting ready to move to a new location, you’re likely considering selling your Katy, Texas home. It’s a natural part…
The Pros and Cons of Living in a Gated Community
For many Americans, a home in a gated community is a goal that will verify wealth and success. When you live in a gated community, there’s a sense of privilege that comes with owning the property at that address. If you wish to purchase such a home in the Houston region, there are plenty to… [Read More]
Investigating the Pros and Cons of Townhome Living
When it comes to buying a home, most people immediately think there are only a couple of options: apartment/condo or single-family home. But ignoring the feasibility of a townhome would be a huge disservice.
How to Put Your House Under Contract in Less Than a Week
Even in a seller’s market like the one we currently have here in Houston, it can take some time to get an offer that you find acceptable. It can take weeks, or even months if you have a unique situation. But what if you want to sell your house quickly?
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in a Fraction of the Time
Owning a home is a quintessential part of the American Dream. There’s nothing like being able to live on a piece of land and call it your own. But for most people, the process of home ownership is one that extends across many decades – even a lifetime. A large portion of “homeowners” never fully… [Read More]
How to be a Proactive Homeowner
When buying a house, we all have the best of intentions. We tell ourselves that we’ll be meticulous in how we care for the property and won’t let things get out of hand. Then life happens, and little issues crop up here and there. Before you know it, the house is in disrepair, there’s not… [Read More]
9 Productivity Hacks Landlords Can Use to Get Ahead
Productivity is something we’re all constantly trying to maximize. Just head to your local bookstore or run a quick Google search and you’ll find thousands of books, blogs, and articles discussing different ways to increase productivity. But what can you do, as a landlord or real estate investor, to enhance your output within the constraints… [Read More]
8 Ways to be a Successful Landlord While Working a Full-Time Job
Very rarely will you meet someone who is a full-time landlord. In most cases, landlords have full-time careers and use real estate investing as a mechanism for growing their capital. But to be successful, these people have to first figure out what it looks like to balance landlording with a full-time job.
8 Things You Should Do Before Moving Into Your New House
The move into a new house is exciting … especially if it’s the first home you’ve ever owned. But it can also feature a lot of anxiety and stress. You’re moving into a house with which you aren’t familiar — other than a couple of showings and inspections — and you’d like the process goes… [Read More]
6 Tips for Handling Stress as a Landlord
People don’t get into the business of being a landlord because they want an easy, non-confrontational job where they get to clock in at 9 a.m., take a lunch break, and clock out at 5 p.m. There are plenty of reasons to become a landlord, but predictability and low stress aren’t among them. You don’t… [Read More]
5 Problems Every Landlord Eventually Deals With
There are plenty of benefits that come with investing in rental properties and becoming a landlord. Not only do you (hopefully) enjoy the perks of an appreciating asset, but you also acquire some extra monthly cash flow and learn what it’s like to make money with real estate. However, landlording is far from the easy… [Read More]
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How Houston Property Investors Can Deal With Low Inventory
For many years, Houston has been a promising city for property investors. There are dozens of interesting neighborhoods and suburbs, ripe with…
