What to Do If You’re Losing Money on a Rental Property
In a hypothetical model, a property owner should be able to generate positive cash flow with a rental property in an attractive…
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Why Prices Are Often Misleading to New Homebuyers
In a free market, prices contain valuable information. They can tell you about supply and demand in a given environment. They can sometimes indicate quality and value. And, of course, they can help you determine whether a purchasing or economic decision makes sense for your unique situation. One of the first things you’ll study when… [Read More]
What Does the Tenant Screening Process Entail?
Did you know that between 2000 and 2018, the average number of eviction cases filed by U.S. landlords was 3.6 million? That means 7% of all renting households faced eviction legal action, and eviction filings nationwide climbed 21.5% during the aforementioned time frame. What does that mean for you as a rental property owner? It… [Read More]
7 Rental Property Upgrades That’ll Make Your Life Easier as a Property Owner
Are you a new rental property owner, or have you added to your portfolio of investment properties? One of the best decisions you can make is to hire a property manager to help you make the most of your investment. For a relatively small percentage of the monthly rental income, a property management firm can… [Read More]
Should You Buy a Property Governed by a Houston HOA?
A Homeowners Association (HOA) is a governing body that establishes restrictive covenants designed to maintain property value and keep a neighborhood attractive. It’s run by a board elected by members of the community and is supposed to serve those within the HOA. Anyone who owns a home controlled by an HOA must abide by a… [Read More]
Can’t Sell Your Home? 5 Reasons to Rent it Out
Selling a home seems easy, especially when the market is hot. However, there are a variety of factors that impact the entire process. For instance, an overvalued home won’t sell easily, and if there are too many problems, even a discount isn’t enough to make some buyers jump. If you’ve been struggling to sell your… [Read More]
Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Property Manager
Should you manage your own rental properties, or hand off the task to a property manager? This question is something many landlords ask themselves. On one hand, taking care of your own rental properties saves money, but it costs time, effort, and often results in stress. It’s a lot of work taking care of a… [Read More]
How to Save Money When Selling a House in Texas
Selling your Texas house is one of the most important financial decisions you’re going to make. Your house may be one of your greatest assets, and it’s probably worth six figures or more – so it’s important to approach home selling with a strategic focus and the prioritization it deserves. Obviously, you’ll want to sell… [Read More]
Closing Costs 101: Everything Homebuyers Need to Know
Buying a new house can be a confusing process, especially if you’ve never done it before. When you buy something at the grocery store, the purchase is simple; you’ll understand exactly what you’re buying, exactly how much you’re going to pay for it, and there aren’t going to be any surprises. But when you buy… [Read More]
Can You Start Investing With a Multifamily Property?
Buying and managing properties as part of your rental property portfolio can be extremely profitable, especially on large scales. But even the most robust property portfolios must begin with the acquisition of a single property. In the real estate world, multifamily properties are highly scalable and highly advantageous. Having a single building with 10 units… [Read More]
How Much Capital Do You Need to Start Investing in Real Estate?
Historically, real estate has been one of the best performing and most reliable asset classes available to individual investors. For some people, real estate investing is about owning a home and building equity instead of paying rent every month. For others, it’s about maintaining a portfolio of different rental properties, each of which is capable… [Read More]
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Tenant Psychology: How to Better Appeal to Prospective Property Renters
One of your biggest priorities as a landlord is going to be keeping your property occupied. When the property is vacant, you’ll…