Sep
25
Winterizing your property, rental or otherwise, will ensure happier inhabitants. When you decided to become a rental property owner, you may not have realized how demanding the maintenance would be. But, with a little careful planning you can avoid costly emergencies. Winter can be challenging and there’s inside and outside…
Aug
10
Dallas is a prime location for renting, so being a rental property owner can be lucrative. If you’re in a position to hang onto the home you’re in rather than selling it, it could be a very rewarding decision. Dallas is one of the most popular areas in the U.S.…
Aug
04
Nobody enjoys moving, whether in or out, but with a bit of planning and foresight it’s manageable. Why is it that ‘moving in’ to a new place is much more exciting than ‘moving out’? Granted both can be stressful, but somehow moving out seems much more demanding. Not only must…
Jul
28
Know what to look for and what to walk away from when shopping for real estate investments. Investing in real estate is not without risks, largely relying on the status of the stock market and other economic factors. But real estate investment offers many benefits such as building equity and…
Jun
29
Less engaged in real estate investment, the accidental landlord is diligent in knowing the value and convenience of partnering with a reliable property management company. An Accidental Landlord is an individual who came to own rental property for circumstantial reasons, but they don’t consider themselves investors. In comparison with investors,…
Jun
13
Seasonal maintenance and overall property management is one big reason why property owners rely on Cousin James Management. You’ll enjoy summer vacations and outings much more when you know your rental property is secure and well-maintained. The countdown for summer fun kicks in soon after Memorial Day weekend with July…
Apr
27
Quality, ongoing maintenance will ensure better tenants, starting at the curb. When people drive by your rental property, what are they seeing that captures their attention? Do they stop to admire the lush foliage and landscaping? Are they impressed by the new paint job that looks so vibrant and fresh?…
Mar
30
As a rental property owner/manager, identifying less than quality tenants is imperative. There are many reasons for a property owner/manager to avoid difficult tenants. Being able to recognize them in the first place helps alleviate the stress of having to deal with them later. They may pay rent late each…
Mar
23
If you have the time and the patience to do the work, you might even enjoy upgrading. As a rental property owner you know that keeping your rental property maintained can often thwart your revenue gains if you’re not careful; but it is possible for you to affordably keep your…
Jan
26
Avoid Winter Damages that Might be Prevented if Your Tenant Knows What to Do. Renters are not held responsible for damages caused by Mother Nature, especially the ones that winter storms can bring. But there are proactive means of lessening the possibilities, first of which is to have it written…
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