How to Handle These 4 Strange Ways Houston Tenants Might Damage Your Property
Property damage is unavoidable. If you haven’t had to deal with destruction yet, you will at some point in your career. Some…
How to Handle These 4 Strange Ways Houston Tenants Might Damage Your Property
Property damage is unavoidable. If you haven’t had to deal with destruction yet, you will at some point in your career. Some tenants simple aren’t able to avoid harming walls, screens, closet doors, and ceilings. Small holes, scuffs, and scratches beyond normal wear and tear are often caused by carelessness. For example, a tenant might… [Read More]
Welcome Week: How to Make a Positive First Impression on Houston Tenants
Tenants are often the ones trying to make a positive first impression on landlords – hoping to convince them to choose their rental application over a thick stack of other similarly qualified applicants. But first impressions matter for landlords, too. If you want to increase your chances for success, you need to connect with tenants… [Read More]
How to Keep Your Rental Home Safe From Invisible Lurking Threats in Katy, Texas
Being a landlord in Katy, Texas isn’t a simple job. You’re not just managing a property – you’re continually managing your relationship with your tenant(s). For example, fixing a broken toilet may seem like a simple maintenance task, but how fast you make that repair can make or break your tenant’s trust. Tenants expect their… [Read More]
The Pros and Cons of Including Landscaping Services in Your Houston Lease
Who should be responsible for maintaining your property’s landscaping? That depends on how involved the maintenance is and your particular agreement with your tenant. For instance, you can’t require a tenant to maintain extensive landscaping. However, if you have a normal yard, you can either handle it yourself or request the tenant to maintain the… [Read More]
8 Ways Your Houston Tenants Can Baby Proof Your Rental
If you own single family residential rental properties, young families can be an excellent target market for tenants. They’re often looking for a stable place to live and may stick around for a year or two. But with young families come young kids. And it’s in your best interest to let your tenants baby proof… [Read More]
A Fall Maintenance To-Do List for Houston Homeowners
Everyone loves fall around here. It means cooler weather, colorful changes, new menu items, and, of course, football. But the changing temperatures and falling leaves can also put some stress on your home. Before grabbing a slice of pumpkin pie and kicking your feet up to watch a little afternoon pigskin, make sure you’re staying… [Read More]
In The Eye Of The Storm: Your Houston Hurricane Survival Guide
When Hurricane Laura swept through the southwest in late August, Houston was lucky, escaping mostly unscathed. As we know from past experiences, such as the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, that isn’t always the case. The “once in a century” storm killed at least 68 people in the area and caused billions in… [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]
A Houston Landlord’s Guide to Move Out Inspections
Part of being a successful landlord is implementing safeguards and protocols that protect your financial investment and prevent unforeseen circumstances from eating away at your profits. And one of the primary ways Houston landlords do this is by conducting move out inspections. But in order for a move out inspection to be effective, it needs… [Read More]
6 Tips for Landlords Facing Hardship in Houston
The coronavirus pandemic has hit Houston landlords hard. Millions of people are unemployed, and while some are receiving unemployment, many aren’t. This situation has caused tenants to stop paying rent and now landlords are left scrambling to pay their mortgages. If your tenants receive social security or any other form of reliable income, consider yourself… [Read More]
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What to Do if Your Tenant is Keeping an Exotic or Dangerous Animal in Houston
Landlord-tenant disputes over pets are probably unavoidable. At some point, you’ll have a tenant who gets a dog or a cat without…
