Apr
27
There are always at least two sides to most stories and the narrative where rental property meets automated technology offers a variety of views. Since the 1980s, automated technology has been used (or not) by the real estate industry in varying degrees. Forty years later, it’s still a topic with…
Apr
20
Simply put, automation frees up your time to build your business and increase your ROI, provided you’re ready for it. Consider this interesting stat: there are more than 48 million rental properties in the United States alone. That’s a lot of property management tasks and tenant communications. As a real…
Apr
10
Keep your income stream flowing with smart ideas from Cousin James Management As a rental property investor, your strategy to achieve your financial goals is a priority. Your investment is a great monthly income generator and you enjoy numerous tax breaks. But there’s always a next step you can take…
Mar
21
Some of the best tax advantages come with real estate investments and owning rental properties allows many deductions tied to expenses. But, since tax laws change quickly, it’s important to stay a jump ahead of what’s required. In 2023, there are some new taxes that landlords should be aware of…
Feb
14
Rental property owners and landlords face a wide range of demands from varying demographics To understand what amenities tenants want and expect, especially with an increase in rental rates, it’s imperative to know who the tenants are. Tenant demographics serve as a guide to what will make them happy, e.g.,…
Feb
08
Property managers who work with only trusted, quality contractors keep happy, quality tenants longer. It’s 2:00 a.m. and the phone rings. One of your tenants has a busted hot water heater and they are not a bit happy. What do you do? a) Jump in the car and drive over…
Feb
01
Property investors are looking for reasonable ways to adjust their business costs and keep their good tenants happy, too. Traditionally, the best months for renters to sign a lease are between December and March and the worst time is May through October; however, the pandemic threw a curve ball into…
Jan
25
As of February, 2023, indications are looking positive for property investors. First of all, understand that there is never a good time to buy real estate for everyone. Investors who have years of experience investing usually have the most success finding the best deals. But due to the low mortgage…
Jan
11
Big D is a hotspot for investment real estate—especially now. Just ask any rental property owner. Dallas, Texas, (Big D) is one of the most popular metropolitan areas in the U.S. and real estate investors are some the city’s most fervent, long-term fans. It’s easy to see why with the…
Dec
23
The new year shows the promise of exciting investment opportunities in Texas. While 2022 was not a huge boon for real estate investors in general, the coming 2023 could hold some promise. With the fall of the stock market by 16% and dips into the bear market, real estate faltered…
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