Oct
01
It’s exciting to buy your first rental property, but there are important things to consider before you jump in too fast. Purchasing property for rental can be a very lucrative enterprise, as long as you do a bit of due diligence on your own behalf before you begin shelling out…
Aug
31
Forget about the fixer-uppers, the latest shift is in the build-to-rent market. Nearly a decade ago, during the foreclosure crisis, investors were scuttling to buy homes in various states of disrepair, fixing them up, and turning them into rental revenue. But things change and today the trending strategy is to…
Aug
21
Although mortgage rates remain low for now, homeownership remains a real challenge for some, especially for first-time homebuyers. Home prices have risen faster than income levels, which has caused the real estate market to slow down. The recent real estate market shifts have had a measurable impact on the rental…
Aug
13
Many more Americans than in the past are now renting for less than the cost of buying a home. In fact, in more than half of housing markets nationwide — 442 of 755 U.S. counties — renting a three-bedroom property is now more affordable than buying a median-priced home. What…
Jul
15
Commercial property management involves the expertise to prioritize and execute a complex range of tasks. Handling non-residential properties like offices, storage facilities, retail spaces, shopping centers and industrial buildings is challenging in many ways. It’s a daily, ongoing job to supervise and maintain commercial properties. Here are some tasks you…
Jun
20
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) residential property management is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a great investment to own rental property, but don’t let the excitement make you believe you have the time, energy, and disposition to do it all yourself. As a landlord, you’ll have duties that require your attention and usually…
Jun
07
If you’re a renter, do you understand the difference in renting from an individual landlord or a property management company in Texas? It’s good to know before you sign a lease. The type of landlord can make a huge difference in your renting experience, especially for the long term. If…
May
23
For starters, rental property in Texas has been rising in demand for the last 10-15 years and shows little evidence of slowing. Business prosperity in the region has been a large factor, not to mention competitively low housing prices for single family homes. And yet, a growing number of residential…
Apr
24
If the income property you’ve invested in is not delivering the results you hoped for, consider some of these questions to clarify your next best move. Is the location of your income property the best it could be? Is your property in a growing area of the city? Are there…
Apr
03
If you’re a landlord, one of your greatest concerns should be encountering what is called the “professional tenant”. While the term sounds like it should be a good thing, in fact it’s the opposite. A professional tenant is a renter who has strategically learned the system of how to live…
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