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What to Look for When Buying a Historic House

What to Look for When Buying a Historic House

June 27, 2023

When it comes to buying a house, you have plenty of options. Between location, architectural style, floor plans, and amenities, you can get as specific as you’d like. But, without a doubt, nothing beats the charm of a historic home. The question is, what do you look for when buying a historic home? The Allure… [Read More]

Transforming Your Rental Property on a Budget

Transforming Your Rental Property on a Budget

June 22, 2023

Price is perception. As a real estate investor and property owner, pricing is all about perception. If the property is perceived as being desirable, you can charge more than if the property is not seen as desirable. Sounds pretty obvious, right? But it’s not always something that landlords take into account. If you want to… [Read More]

5 Reasons Why Hiring a Property Manager Is Good for Landlord-Tenant Relations

5 Reasons Why Hiring a Property Manager Is Good for Landlord-Tenant Relations

June 20, 2023

Do you know one of the best ways to frustrate good tenants to the point where they move out? You can achieve this objective by providing poor customer service. The best tenants won’t put up with a landlord they don’t respect. They’ll instead head right for the exits at the end of their leases in… [Read More]

5 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs as a First-Time Rental Property Owner

5 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs as a First-Time Rental Property Owner

June 15, 2023

Do you dream of buying an investment property, finding good tenants, making passive income every month, and potentially selling your asset down the road for a great return on investment? That’s the dream of many people who invest in rental properties. But this dream can quickly become a stress-inducing, time-wasting, and money-draining nightmare. If you’re… [Read More]

6 Practical Tips for Landlords Dealing with Troublesome Tenants

6 Practical Tips for Landlords Dealing with Troublesome Tenants

June 13, 2023

Owning rental property comes with some big challenges, and dealing with troublesome tenants is one of the most important things to get under control. Some tenants are perpetually late with the rent and refuse to pay late fees. However, the worst is when a tenant damages your property. It would be great if they followed… [Read More]

How to Find the Right Tenants for Your Property

How to Find the Right Tenants for Your Property

June 8, 2023

Finding the right tenant for your property can be a stressful process. You are making at least a year-long commitment with a renter that can dictate whether the rental experience will be a breeze or a headache. In a study reported by Bloomberg and done by the Census Bureau, it was found that in June… [Read More]

10 Ugly Truths About Buying and Managing Texas Properties

10 Ugly Truths About Buying and Managing Texas Properties

June 6, 2023

On paper, property management seems like a kind of golden ticket. If you have the right properties in your portfolio, you can sit back, relax, and watch the cash roll in. All you have to do is handle a handful of maintenance requests now and then, and your tenants will send you tons of money… [Read More]

How to Manage an Extended Vacancy in Your Rental Property

How to Manage an Extended Vacancy in Your Rental Property

June 1, 2023

For landlords, vacancies are always an issue, as they’re largely unavoidable. Sooner or later, your tenant is going to move out (or find themselves in a position where they can no longer continue paying rent). And that means your unit is going to be empty, at least temporarily. Vacancies are problematic because they prevent you… [Read More]

How to Be More Aggressive With Your Rental Property Investment Strategy

How to Be More Aggressive With Your Rental Property Investment Strategy

May 30, 2023

How would you describe yourself as an investor? Are you extremely risk tolerant and aggressive with your strategies? Or are you a more defensive and cautious player, only investing when you feel reasonably certain of the potential gains? In the rental property investment world, it’s possible to be successful with a wide range of different… [Read More]

How to Sell a Texas Property With a Tenant Still Living in It

How to Sell a Texas Property With a Tenant Still Living in It

May 25, 2023

Owning a rental property can be extremely financially advantageous, providing you with a steady stream of income and an opportunity to benefit from long-term property appreciation. But owning this type of property, and managing tenants actively, does come with some additional complications and risks. For example, let’s say you’re 6 months into a 1-year lease… [Read More]