News from Green Residential and around the world of Property Management and rental homes in Houston and Austin.
As a landlord, one of the biggest stressors is collecting rent. Even if it typically gets paid on time, you’re still left with a little anxiety at the beginning of each month. The reality is that it’s just not efficient to collect rent through the mail or in person. If you want to make the
If you’re looking to sell one of your properties, appearances are everything, or almost. That’s why staging is such a key part of the home sales process. Staging refers to setting up your home in a visually appealing way. While some staging advice will cost you a pretty penny, there are plenty of ways to
Being able to differentiate your rental listings from the hundreds of other local property listings in circulation is a skill that every landlord needs to hone. It’s not an easy skill to perfect, but it’s important, nonetheless. The ability to write high converting listings with descriptive and compelling language is something that can really set
For many landlords, the initial draw of buying properties to rent out comes from the naïve idea that these homes will always bring in surplus income. The idea of collecting rent is that the home will pay for itself, right? Unfortunately, this isn’t the reality. If all goes well, renting will help you recoup costs
While most people think about single-family homes when looking at real estate investments, multi-family properties often bring better returns. The issue is that there are typically fewer of these properties available and they require a little more knowledge and research. If you’re a real estate investor looking to diversify your investments and incorporate a handful
House flipping is a continually growing trend, fueled by HGTV shows like Flip or Flop and Fixer Upper. Savvy investors who like to work with their hands are looking for opportunities to flip rundown houses and turn a profit. However, turning a profit on a flipped home isn’t nearly as easy as reality stars make