News from Green Residential and around the world of Property Management and rental homes in Houston and Austin.
New property investors often gravitate toward the idea of property flipping, because it sounds very enticing. The idea is to buy a house that’s either in poor condition or is being offered at an extremely attractive price, fix it or improve it in some vital ways, and then sell the home again, sometimes mere months
Among real estate investors and landlords, risk reduction is a significant challenge that must be faced. You have multiple options for protecting your investment, but in terms of your tenants, requiring everyone to carry renters’ insurance is one of the smartest moves you can make.
As a landlord, you’ve probably learned the value of observing your peers. You’ve learned many excellent approaches by shadowing other landlords, but you can often learn more from their mistakes.
As a rule, potential homebuyers aren’t apt to be terribly bothered by cosmetic problems in your home. If it can be affordably fixed, it won’t prevent them from making an offer on the house. But is that always the case? Are there any situations in which a fresh coat of paint could mean the difference
Today, a growing number of rental properties are fully equipped with smart technology, including thermostats, video doorbells and security cameras, and smart locks. In fact, many tenants have suggested they would pay more for properties equipped with these tools. Still, while such technology is popular, it’s also a source of contention. That’s because these devices
If you’re approaching retirement age, or if you’re just forward-thinking, you might consider buying a rental property as a way to fund your retirement. Properties are one of many types of investments that could collectively yield enough returns to cover all your living expenses and then some—assuming you have enough to invest in the first