Make Sure You Avoid These 10 Property Management Blunders in Houston
If you want to earn as much as you can on your Houston investment properties, it’s worthwhile to use the best property…
Workforce Housing: What It Is And Why It’s Key To Your Portfolio
Savvy real estate investors don’t just buy properties. No, the best investors develop a diversified portfolio that can withstand market fluctuations and provide multiple income streams. For Houston area landlords, this includes investing in workforce housing.
6 Ways to Earn a Tenant’s Trust (and Why it Matters)
If you’re the landlord, does it really matter if a tenant trusts you? Absolutely. A tenant who trusts and respects their landlord is less likely to cause careless damage to the property. They’re also more likely to communicate with you and work with you to resolve problems.
How to Invest in Real Estate if You’re in an Expensive Market
Although the real estate market continues to sizzle across the nation, some people have discovered it isn’t as easy to get some skin in the real estate investing game as they thought it would be.
How to Find Cheap Houses for Sale
Some impressive events have happened in the housing market over the last seven or eight years. Many homeowners have seen their property dramatically increase in value.
Should You Rent Out Your Property Instead of Selling It?
If you’re ready to move to a different city or a new house, you’ll inevitably consider selling your current home. But selling it isn’t the only option; obviously you don’t want it sitting empty, especially if you’re still making mortgage payments, but you do have the option of renting it as you get settled in… [Read More]
Texas Has Expanded Medical Marijuana Access – But What Does That Mean For Landlords?
As more states expand access to medical and even recreational marijuana, landlords are faced with a new question: do they have to permit marijuana use in their properties? On the recreational front, the question is fairly simple; just as landlords can ban cigarette smoking, they can also ban marijuana. When it comes to medical marijuana,… [Read More]
What Property Owners Should Know About Houston’s Dangerous Housing
Houston is one of the most important rental markets in the United States, with the third-highest number of apartments of any American city – but all isn’t well for the city’s tenants. In a recent study performed by the University of Texas School of Law, researchers determined that about 40% of Houston apartments were built… [Read More]
7 Home Features That Aren’t Worth Paying a Premium For
The home-buying process can be emotional. It’s easy to go into the matter with a small set of needs and desires but end up with an extensive list of “must-haves.”
A Guide to Successfully Managing a Beach House Rental Property
When it comes to real estate investing, there are dozens of directions you can go. You can invest in single-family residential properties, multifamily properties, apartment buildings, raw land, commercial buildings, and even mobile home parks. But in addition to these investments, there’s also the niche of vacation properties.
8 Things Good Neighbors Hate
If you want to be happy in your own home, you need more than a big house, nice furniture, and a good location. You also need friendly neighbors. Unfortunately, many homeowners accidentally get on the bad side of their neighbors. Don’t let this be you.
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How Landlords Can Save Money In Houston
When you buy your first rental homes in the Houston area, it may take a while to learn the ropes. Through trial…
