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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What It’s Like to Live in Pearland
There are many reasons to love living in Pearland, much more than the delicious pears for which the area is renowned. It’s a rapidly growing city with excellent schools, affordable home prices, low crime rates, high median incomes, and solid economic growth. The job opportunities are a huge attraction, because Pearland’s becoming one of the… [Read More]
Sugar Land Real Estate
When you think about thriving communities in Texas, areas like Amarillo, Lubbock, Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Galveston come to mind. But what few outside of the area know is that Sugar Land, Texas – roughly half an hour southwest of Houston – is one of the fastest growing and most… [Read More]
All About Katy, Texas Real Estate
You’re familiar with Houston, but what about the surrounding areas? One of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Texas real estate is Katy, just 30 miles west of Houston. Katy is a beautiful suburb known for its excellent school system, great home prices, and strong sense of identity. If you desire a suburban neighborhood that doesn’t have a… [Read More]
Here’s What You Need to Know About Living in the Houston Energy Corridor
As Greater Houston’s premier business district, the Energy Corridor has a fantastic reputation across the state (as well as nationally and even globally). Some of the world’s largest companies and smartest minds reside in this small district, which is growing at a rapid pace, and the future looks bright. What is the Energy Corridor? While… [Read More]
Looking for a Home in the Memorial Area of Houston? Here’s What You Need to Know
The Memorial area of Houston is located just west of Downtown, and south of Spring Branch. It was originally annexed by Houston over the course of several decades, starting in the 1950s, and today Memorial represents one of Houston’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Throughout the 1960s, multiple subdivisions began to blossom and flourish, including Nottingham Forest, Fonn… [Read More]
What You Need to Know Before You Move to the Heights—Houston Heights
Houston Heights, known casually as “the Heights,” is located in the northwest-central area of Houston, and home buyers frequently turn to it when they’re on the market. Generally regarded as one of the most energetic and radically transformed districts in the city, the Heights are attracting a diversity of homeowners, and constantly developing new stores,… [Read More]
Your Guide to the Rice Military Neighborhood, Houston, Texas
Rice Military is the name for a neighborhood in Houston, Texas. It’s located just northwest of downtown and is generally considered to be the area bordered by Washington Avenue on the north, Shepherd Drive on the east, the Buffalo Bayou on the south, and Westcott Street on the west. For those looking for nicer properties… [Read More]
An In-Depth Look at Montrose, Houston, Texas
While Houston is largely a classic Texas city with all of the things you may expect from a conservative, southwestern town, don’t be fooled. There are areas of Houston that seem like they belong more in San Francisco than in the middle of oil country. One such area is the Montrose neighborhood, a unique blend… [Read More]
When Should You Treat a Tenant Repair Request as an Emergency?
Most landlords understand that they’re responsible for handling property repairs and maintenance. While the vast majority of requests your tenants make will be relatively easy and inexpensive to handle, some of them will be both expensive and urgent. These requests are considered to be an emergency, meaning you need to respond as quickly and efficiently… [Read More]
10 Home Insurance Tips to Help You Save Money With Greater Protection
Whether you’re buying a home for your family for the first time or you’re adding a 10th property to your rental real estate portfolio, you’ll need to calculate all your expenses and potential income carefully to determine the upside of this financial move. Real estate is almost always a good investment, but you can make… [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…