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There are typically two situations in which a homeowner decides to offer a rent-to-own deal to a tenant. The first occurs when the homeowner is unable to sell the property in a timely manner and can’t afford to keep paying the mortgage without some level of assistance. The second occurs when the landlord wants to

Across the country, millions of Americans own their homes outright. In other words, they no longer pay mortgage payments or owe a single penny to the bank – it’s 100 percent theirs. For many people, this is the chief goal for financial freedom. But what about real estate investors? As a landlord, how much bigger

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

Anyone who’s lived in the Houston area knows that on those 90–100-degree days, it’s nice to cool off in a backyard swimming pool. But if you’re putting one in the backyard of your income property, you’ll have to put in a lot of maintenance work to keep it looking nice. You’re probably looking at spending

Though most landlords will tell you their job is rewarding, they’ll also tell you it’s not without great personal risk, and that landlord insurance is one of the best investments you can make. A simple policy can mean the difference between seeing a profit and shelling out thousands a month for legal and property damages.

Evictions are very serious, and if you’re preparing to evict a tenant for the first time, it’s critical that you understand how to handle the process. Specifically, you need to know how to approach the actual eviction day.