Homeowners associations (HOAs) are a hot topic in real estate circles these days. Whether you are exploring investment properties or looking for a primary residence, at some point you will likely have to make a choice about buying in an area with an HOA. In this article, we'll walk you through …
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3 Non-Negotiables When Investing Out-of-State: What You Should Know Before Buying Your First Long-Distance Property
When it comes to real estate investments, it’s popular to purchase properties that are out-of-state.This can be due to many factors like affordability and a higher return on investment. Some people choose to invest out of state because the opportunities aren't as strong where they live, but they …
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The Texas Landlord Move-Out Checklist: 9 Tips for a Smooth Process & Quick Turnaround
Tenants don’t usually stay in one rental forever which is why it’s so important to have a standard landlord checklist to use when tenants move out.Without a proper plan in place, there are quite a few things that can go sideways. In this article, we’ll discuss the issues you may face when tenants …
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What’s the Best Way to Collect Rent From Tenants? The Top 5 Methods Compared
Collecting rent from tenants has its own set of challenges, especially when tenants are reluctant to pay. Maybe there’s a dispute over a particular item. Or maybe they may want to pay their rent using a method you don’t accept. Sometimes they simply don’t have the money. Whatever the case, …
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Investors, Here’s What You Should Know About Texas Property Management Contracts
If you’re thinking about signing a property management company contract without carefully reviewing it, you should reconsider.The fine print can be tricky at times, and you’ll want to make sure that you’re certain of the parameters of their contract before you sign.If you’re an investor, we’ve …
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9 Essential Property Management Services: Is Your Property Manager Doing Everything on This List?
Is your property management company working hard enough for you?When it comes to property management services, there’s usually a lot more to the job than people realize. Property managers oversee a variety of things, like rent collection, bookkeeping, maintenance, and many more tasks.If you’re …
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What a Potential Downturn Could Mean for DFW Investors: 6 Insights From a Property Manager
After a solid ten years of housing appreciation in Texas, there have been some reports that the market may begin to cool and appreciation may not continue its fast-growing pace.Over the next few years, the housing market may begin to slow down, though this prediction is not a guarantee. It is …
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Investors: Here’s How to Plan Your Real Estate Exit Strategy
Many people are ready to jump into the real estate investment game by acquiring new properties, but what happens when you’ve reached your goals and you need an exit strategy for your investment?There are a lot of reasons why people need a real estate exit strategy. Maybe you're ready to retire, …
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7 Burning Real Estate Investment Questions Asked by Investors – Answered!
Getting an investment property can be stressful, especially when it is your first time buying.The best way to make sure you get a good return on your investment is to purchase a safe property that can be easily managed.A safe investment should be the number one priority because it will mean far …
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Landlords: Here’s What to Do if a Tenant Threatens to Sue
Unfortunately, we live in a litigious society—and chances are, at one point or another, you might find yourself in a situation where tenant threatens landlord.A tenant can threaten to sue a landlord for a number of reasons (like a disagreement over rent collection, repairs, or a security deposit), …
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