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You probably aren’t in the business of owning rental properties for the joy and excitement it offers. Though there may be some level of fulfillment in knowing you’re connecting people with quality housing in your region, it’s ultimately about dollars and cents. You’re trying to pay your own bills and turn a bit of a

In a conventional mortgage, you’ll be required to put down at least 20 percent when buying a home. However, many people are unable to produce the full 20 percent, particularly in Houston where the average home price is $300,000, well above the national average. Thankfully, there are programs and opportunities for taking out a mortgage

It’s hard to convince potential tenants that bigger isn’t always better. The average tenant wants more space for the price, even if it means a little extra upkeep on their part. If you have a rental with very small rooms, it can drive tenants away. You might have a difficult time filling vacancies and retaining

You’ve got two choices as a real estate investor: manage your own properties or hire out the service to a property management company. Both options are valid, but the option that’s correct for you will depend on various circumstances. Here’s an exploration of 8 pros and cons to self-managing rental properties: 1. Self-management will save

Rental properties can make for excellent investments. Not only do they increase in value over time, but they also produce steady cash flow. However, there’s a big difference between a low-maintenance, turnkey property and a property that needs its hand held every step of the way. Learning how to differentiate between the two before investing

Investing in any type of property in the Houston area requires careful consideration. No investment is problem-free, but some are easier than others. For instance, investing in a single-family home requires less effort than investing in a multi-family property. With a single-family home, you only need to find one tenant every few years and handle