Feb
14
Investment property can be rewarding in more ways than one, but before you plunge in, take time to consider some valuable tips. For starters, can you afford to make a sizeable down payment? You will need about 20 percent down to get traditional financing. As you may know, mortgage insurance…
Jan
30
Here are 10 key things you should consider when searching for the right rental property: The Locale - Depending upon what kind of tenants you hope to attract, the neighborhood you choose will have a major bearing. Buying near a college will likely attract students. Areas with elementary schools nearby…
Jan
14
Real estate experts say Dallas-Fort Worth tops the list of U.S. cities that will be good for their business in 2019. The annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate* report polls industry leaders on their outlook for U.S. cities, and it seems that Dallas-Fort Worth is doing many things right. DFW…
Dec
05
November, December, and January are the best months to buy investment rental property. While other people are holiday shopping for gifts and decorating for the yuletide season, savvy, investors are combing the locale for viable investment rental property. Why is winter the smartest time to buy? Less competition is one…
Nov
20
When it comes to the holiday season, lights, trees, and decorations are everywhere - including your rental property. As a property manager, you know the importance of maintaining your rental property, even during the holidays. Be sure to let your tenants know up front what your expectations are so they…
Nov
07
When it comes to attracting and retaining commercial tenants, it can take up to two years to find the right replacement. Because commercial vacancies take so much longer to fill, finding long-term, quality tenants is priority one. Depending on where your property is located, attracting and retaining the best commercial…
Oct
30
If you are a military family and a homeowner, you probably understand the challenge of selling your home when you are deployed. Facing the choice of taking a loss on selling below value and renting out your home can make you become an accidental landlord. Before you make any rental…
Oct
05
Even though this is Texas, there’s still a change of seasons – eventually anyway. As a rental property owner and/or manager, you have likely got your checklist of essential fall maintenance to-dos in hand. Here are some additional tips to add to your own checklist that may come in handy.…
Sep
17
Landlords can thrive financially with the right set of skills and desires, but remember, nobody ever said being a landlord is the easiest vocation. And being a multi-tenant landlord can be challenge multiplied unless you know what you’re taking on. You must be willing to work smart, think ahead, and…
Aug
21
Whether your property investments are residential or commercial, your priority is to find tenants worthy of your trust. Because property investment is such a collaborative effort, it is just as important for your tenants to be reliable as it is for you to be as a landlord. Probably the most…
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