What to Do If You’re Losing Money on a Rental Property
In a hypothetical model, a property owner should be able to generate positive cash flow with a rental property in an attractive…
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Buy and Hold vs. Flipping: Which Strategy Fits Your Investment Goals?
One of the particularly attractive benefits of real estate investing is its versatility. There are dozens (if not hundreds) of different tactics and strategies you can use to carve out your own lucrative niche as a real estate investor. But when it comes down to residential rental properties, there are two strategies that take the… [Read More]
Leveraging Real Estate Investment Groups for Networking and Learning
Real estate investing is a highly competitive industry with thousands of investors competing for properties and deals. But it’s also very much a brotherhood, with a sense of camaraderie and support among fellow investors. This community feel is on display in a number of different ways but is especially prominent within real estate investment groups…. [Read More]
What to Look for When Buying a Historic House
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]
5 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs as a First-Time Rental Property Owner
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]
10 Ugly Truths About Buying and Managing Texas Properties
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 Be More Aggressive With Your Rental Property Investment Strategy
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]
Buying a Duplex as Your First Home: What You Should Know
Most people buying a house for the first time are primarily interested in a single-family home – a traditional house that was designed to provide shelter to a single family, with a single unit. But there are also multifamily homes available for sale, including duplexes. Duplexes are multifamily houses with two individual units; if you… [Read More]
Is an Open House the Right Strategy to Sell Your Houston Texas Home?
If you want to sell your house as quickly as possible, you’ll be willing to consider a wide range of different marketing and sales tactics – including offering an open house. In an open house environment, prospective buyers can freely tour your house, talk to your real estate agent (if applicable), and even make bids…. [Read More]
Why Prices Are Often Misleading to New Homebuyers
In a free market, prices contain valuable information. They can tell you about supply and demand in a given environment. They can sometimes indicate quality and value. And, of course, they can help you determine whether a purchasing or economic decision makes sense for your unique situation. One of the first things you’ll study when… [Read More]
Should You Buy a Property Governed by a Houston HOA?
A Homeowners Association (HOA) is a governing body that establishes restrictive covenants designed to maintain property value and keep a neighborhood attractive. It’s run by a board elected by members of the community and is supposed to serve those within the HOA. Anyone who owns a home controlled by an HOA must abide by a… [Read More]
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Tenant Psychology: How to Better Appeal to Prospective Property Renters
One of your biggest priorities as a landlord is going to be keeping your property occupied. When the property is vacant, you’ll…