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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Living in a Construction Zone: 6 Tips for Remodeling
When it comes to achieving the dream “look” or functionality that you want in a house, you have a couple of options. You can sell your home and buy another one, or you can invest that money into renovating your existing home and molding it into precisely what you want. And in a competitive market… [Read More]
Landlording Priorities: What Do Tenants Want in 2022?
As landlords, we typically look at our properties through the lens of what we want out of an investment. But maybe it’s time that we peel back the curtain a bit and study what tenants are actually looking for in the properties they rent. Because at the end of the day, that’s all that matters…. [Read More]
10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Construction Home
The prospect of buying a new construction home can be exciting. Not only will you skip the tense process of touring an older home in search of the perfect property (or pondering the work you’ll have to put into an aging residence), you’ll also gain access to brand-new features, such as floors that have never… [Read More]
9 Essential Tenant Issues That Landlords Often Face
According to a report by the Rental Housing Journal, Texas made the list as one of the top three most popular places to move in 2021. More than 500,000 people have resettled here since 2019, and the numbers continue to grow. If you’re a landlord, these numbers represent big promises for investment properties in the… [Read More]
Houston Home Improvement Projects for $1,000 or Less
If you’re a Houston homeowner, you’re probably looking for ways to increase the value of your home without emptying your accounts. A $25,000 kitchen remodel or $10,000 outdoor living addition will definitely move the needle, but they aren’t necessarily affordable. You don’t have to bust your budget, fortunately. Plenty of worthwhile home improvement projects are… [Read More]
How to Apply for a Mortgage When You’re an Independent Contractor
In the two years since the start of the pandemic, many people have found themselves out of a job. More than 114 million people in the United States started searching for another way to make ends meet. Companies had to find ways to keep their business afloat, often with alternative staffing. This caused a major… [Read More]
Legal Considerations Before You Install Video Surveillance on Your Katy, Texas Property
Many landlords are looking for innovative ways to protect their properties, especially when they don’t live nearby. Video surveillance systems are an obvious choice, but what is their legal status? The short answer is they’re fine. You may install surveillance cameras on your Katy, Texas rental property as long as they are for security purposes… [Read More]
The 8 Most Valuable Renovations for a Houston Property
Maybe you’ve just moved into a Houston home and you’re not quite satisfied with the way it looks and feels. Maybe you’re invested in a Houston rental property and you’re looking for ways to make it stand out from competing properties. Or maybe you’ve lived in Houston for many years and you’re simply interested in… [Read More]
How to Find a Good Home Contractor in Katy
Whether you’re in Katy, Houston, New York City, or Los Angeles, good home contractors are hard to come by. It’s easy to find a contractor, but finding one who is going to treat you fairly, do good work, respect your budget, and follow a timeline can feel nearly impossible. While there are no guarantees, we’re… [Read More]
5 Telltale Signs You’re Getting Ready to Hire the Wrong Contractor
Whether you’re getting ready to add on a new room to one of your properties or need a simple electrical job completed, it’s important that you know exactly who you’re hiring. Thankfully, bad contractors are easy to spot. They’re their own worst enemies and all seem to exhibit the same warning signs. Let’s take a… [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…