Mar
24
It’s not rocket science, but it is a huge advantage to be informed and know your best first steps before buying your first rental. Are you mulling over the idea of purchasing an investment property? Real estate investment has many advantages, for sure, but there are viable things to consider…
Mar
19
The first step to long-term success for your rental property investment is partnering with a reliable property manager. First-time rental property owners can attest to how the initial excitement of owning rental property is energizing. But they will also share with you that a year or so into the experience,…
Feb
24
As a rental property owner, your main goal is to keep your property rented to quality tenants, but when the economy slows, it can be challenging. The key factor of an investment in real estate is a quality tenant. A good tenant in a bad location is better than a…
Jan
26
Sometimes the less obvious things about selling a home are overlooked. Look at the ‘big picture’ and you will get a sale faster. When preparing your home for selling, the most obvious things that come to mind are making it look clean and tidy inside and out. Clean or new…
Jan
19
Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s critical to understand the conditions of the housing market before deciding. Basically, the housing market is driven by two factors: a shortage of available housing inventory and extremely low-interest rates. Double-digit annual growth in both list and sale prices show an extreme lack of…
Dec
02
While it’s a bit more challenging to find the right tenants for your rental property during the holidays, it’s not impossible. Just keep a few things in mind. As a rental property owner, the last thing you want is to have your property sitting vacant during the holidays. After all,…
Nov
04
Whether you’re an experienced property owner or just getting started, the smartest decision you can make is partnering with an expert property manager. Property owners who have traversed the challenges of managing and maintaining their rental properties will be the first to admit -- it’s too big a job to…
Sep
16
With summer on the run, the cooler days are the best time for prepping rental property for new tenants. Even though Texas doesn’t enjoy the keen changes in seasons like some locations, it’s still important to make good use of the cooler temperatures to prepare for fall and winter. Most…
Sep
02
It isn’t rocket science but it requires patience, perseverance, and knowledge of the pros and cons, dos and don’ts. Be equipped with the understanding you need to make it a success. If you’re new to property investment you probably have a lot of questions. That’s understandable and smart. Active real…
Aug
19
The Dallas / Fort Worth real estate market is forecast to rebound as the economy gradually climbs back to an active pace, so discuss your options with the people who can help: Cousin James Management. While some might vilify the idea of investing right now with the uncertain economy and…
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