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…
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How to Create the Perfect Listing for Renting out a Room in Houston, Texas
Your ability to attract great tenants in Houston begins with how well you write your rental listings. A clear, direct, and detailed listing is the best way to attract your ideal tenant. However, there is an art to writing rental listings that attract great tenants over tenants who will take anything they can get. Ultimately,… [Read More]
8 Pros and Cons of Allowing Your Tenants to Sublet in Houston, Texas
Do you allow your tenants to sublet extra rooms to housemates? Most Houston landlords prohibit subletting because it can be an invitation for trouble, including property damage. Housemates don’t always get along; sometimes, roommate situations turn sour. But there are benefits to allowing your tenants to sublet. If you’re not sure which way to go,… [Read More]
4 Things You Must Do When You Have Problem Tenants in Houston
Do you have tenants who cause problems with neighbors or won’t honor the terms of their lease? Did your renters stop paying their rent? Are they hoarding exotic animals or engaging in suspected drug deals? If you’re like most Houston landlords, you’ve been doing everything possible to avoid filing an eviction lawsuit. It makes sense… [Read More]
How to Communicate with Problematic Tenants to Maintain Your Legal Advantage in Houston
Nobody expects to end up with problematic tenants, but it happens. Unfortunately, when you have problematic tenants, it’s not easy to evict them. Renters have strong protections that sometimes cover disruptive tenants when little evidence is available. There are only two roads you can travel with problematic tenants. Although you can sometimes get rid of… [Read More]
How to Attract Reliable Tenants in Houston During COVID-19
Reliable tenants make it easy to be a landlord. Thankfully, reliable tenants aren’t hard to find in Houston. You just need to know how to reel the good ones in and discourage unreliable people from applying. During the COVID-19 pandemic, finding reliable tenants in Houston can be challenging. Plenty of people are looking for a… [Read More]
Your Tenants Damaged Your Texas Property. Now What?
The best-case scenario when renting a property is that you find quiet, respectful, and attentive tenants who always pay their rent on time and leave your property just the way they found it. It’s rare to establish a relationship this smooth, however. Most of the time, you’ll have to deal with a variety of challenges… [Read More]
5 Worst-Case Tenant Scenarios San Antonio Landlords Need to Anticipate
Worst-case scenarios are an unfortunate, if hopefully occasional, reality if you’re a landlord. It’s not unreasonable to accept that you might face one of the following challenges at some point in your career as an investor. You’d be smart to prepare for the worst but expect the best. If you end facing any of the… [Read More]
11 Myths About Tenant Screening in San Antonio You May Ignore
If you’re a landlord in San Antonio and want to find the best tenants, you almost certainly employ a tenant screening process. The idea is to land the best tenants for that San Antonio apartment building, but the process can be unnecessarily challenging if you accept some of the persistent tenant screening myths we regularly… [Read More]
Why Rental Properties in San Antonio Are Such a Hot Investment
Do you know anyone who is actively investing in San Antonio rental properties? Or have you heard about the surge in demand for rental properties? Chances are, you’ve been exposed to the hot real estate investment environment, whether directly or indirectly. People all over the country are interested in buying up rental properties in San… [Read More]
Rent Collection Tips and Strategies for Austin Landlords
The difference between a successful Austin landlord and an unsuccessful one often boils down to a simple measurement: Steady and predictable cash flow. If there’s one element that has a greater impact on cash flow than almost anything else, it’s collecting rent on time and in full. The Importance of Rent Collection When you sign… [Read More]
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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…