Selling to investors is completely different than selling to a home buyer. It’s natural to assume that any agent would be able to help you in your search for a rental property, but it’s just not the same. If you’re in the market to buy an investment property, you want to make sure you have a realtor …
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Powerful Property Management Tips for Reducing Tenant Turnover
Most people don’t realize the hit their bank account takes when it’s time to find a new tenant. Tenant turnover is expensive. And it doesn’t just cost money; it also costs time. After listing and marketing the property, vetting potential tenants, conducting move-out and move-in inspections, and …
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Top 3 Dallas Suburbs for Investment Properties
It is no secret that Dallas and its suburbs are a great place for real estate investors. The emergence of the high-tech industry, the strong medical sector, and the growing number of residents flocking to Texas have primed the investment waters for in-state and out-of-state real estate investors. …
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5 Things Real Estate Investors Should Know About Denton County, TX
I’ve been in Denton nearly 10 years. Managing properties here since 2007, I’ve learned not just the best place to buy a house, but also the best place to buy a burger. It’s home. It’s also a real estate investor’s jackpot. In fact, Denton County ranks as the #4 best city to relocate to in the US – …
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Full-Service Property Management Fees: What’s Fair?
Property management groups offer everything from full-service management to little more than DIY home rental. But when you’re looking at percentage fees, how do you measure what’s fair?
What Is Full-Service Property Management?
To decide which fees are fair, you should first gain an understanding …
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7 Property Management Myths Debunked
Your Dallas investment property should provide you, the owner, with an additional source of passive income. However, a residential property can only provide a "passive income" if it is properly managed. When applicants need to be screened, the residence needs to be maintained, and countless other …
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5 Signs It’s Time to Ditch Your Property Management Company (And What To Look For Instead)
A bad property manager costs money and time. Without the right management, your property sits on the market too long or you place a bad tenant because you’re anxious about the days on market. Bottom line: you waste resources when you don’t have a good manager.The right property management …
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What to Look for in a Property Management Contract
Our latest guest post, The Fine Print: 5 Items to Look for BEFORE You Sign a Property Management Contract, was recently published on BiggerPockets! Once you’ve researched property managers and compared prices and locations, reviewing the contract is the final step. Before you sign on the dotted …
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What Effect Is Airbnb Having on Your Rental Properties?
In the past, travelers were limited to booking a stay at a local hotel or, in some cases, renting a vacation home/condo. Today, however, the tides are changing: an increasing number of travelers have begun utilizing Airbnb for their accommodation needs.
What Is Airbnb and How Does It Work? …
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Why You Should Buy Investment Properties in These Fast-Growing North Texas Cities
When people think of Texas, they often envision 10-gallon hats and cowboys roaming the open plains. Very few think of the number of growing Texas cities that are driving the state's economy and population. Between 2011 and 2012, five of the ten fastest-growing cities in the United States were …
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