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Should you accept pets in your rental unit? Many property owners, landlords and property managers do not accept renters who have pets. They give many good reasons such as the increased possibility of damage and liability. Yet offering a pet-friendly rental unit may be a good marketing tool in ...
03/25/2014
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Should you sell or rent your home? Most investment property owners got started in the rental property business by renting out their own former homes. However, turning a home into rental property is not without risk. If you are wondering if you should sell or rent your home, here are some key a...
03/23/2014
Rental Property Management: Don’t Let Your Tenants Burn the House Down! Many rental property owners hire a property manager so they can delegate all the headaches, stress and worry that come with being a landlord. If you are managing your own income property, make sure that your tenants are no...
03/23/2014
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6 Tips for Renting Your Home Although the housing market is coming back, many would-be home sellers are still struggling to find buyers. If you are considering renting your home, here are some tips for getting started as a new landlord: 1. Set the rent rate. Ask for too little and you’l...
03/23/2014
Reasons to do regular rental property inspections Whether you are managing your own rental income property or hiring a property management company, regular rental property inspections are strongly recommended. Some of the benefits of inspections include: 1. Verification of tenants. Yo...
03/19/2014
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6 Signs of a Good Property Manager All property management companies are not created equal. Here are things to look for when choosing a company to manage your rental properties: 1. They answer the phone This basic test is a telling barometer of how easy (or difficult) it will be for you to c...
03/19/2014
Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Property Management Company If you are a landlord or rental property owner, here are six reasons you should hire a property manager. 1. Save Money A good property management company knows the rental market in your area and will be able to help you maximize the rental ra...
03/19/2014
If you can’t sell your home, you are not alone. Home sales declined nationwide in November 2013 leaving thousands of homeowners stuck with property without a potential buyer . Many frustrated sellers have moved to their new address leaving behind a vacant home. According to the National Associat...
03/18/2014
Cost effective rental property improvements | Katy property management As a property investor you want to give careful thought to each improvement decision regarding your rental property. Any money you put into upgrading your investment ought to return to you via higher rents, quicker turnarounds...
03/18/2014