Do you remember wandering through “grown up” stores as a kid, scared to touch anything? We all knew the rule that guided (or was supposed to guide) our every movement: “You break it, you buy it!”But does that rule still apply? For rental properties, yes!You just have to know the difference …
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How to Identify Problem Tenants Before You Sign That Lease
The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent — or maybe not so innocent — but we’ll keep them anonymous!Last year, we met Bill. He came to us and said, “I want you to manage my property, but I’ve already found the tenants. We’re not under lease …
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11 Hidden Costs of Hiring a Property Manager
Some of our clients start off a little hesitant. They don’t quite know why to hire a property manager, and they figure some problems will come up that we’re not telling them about. In case you're having similar concerns, we’ve put together the top 11 disadvantages to hiring a property manager. …
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You Purchased a Tenant-Occupied Investment Property – Now What?
So, you just bought a tenant-occupied property – congrats! But now the excitement's over and it’s time to get to work.First Steps After Buying A Tenant-Occupied HouseYour first steps when managing a tenant-occupied property affect your overall success. Here’s what you need to do to get off on the …
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How Property Management Works (and What We Do for You)
To put it simply: If you have a rental (or are thinking about buying one), a property manager makes your life easier. They find quality tenants, handle problems, and give your property credibility for tenants who want great housing.Who wouldn’t want those perks?But if you’ve never used a property …
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How to Craft a Rental Lease Agreement That Covers Your Assets
Have you ever tried to play a game without any rules? It probably didn’t work out so well.Part of playing a game that actually works is clearly laying out rules for everyone to follow. Without solid guidelines, someone gets mad, misunderstands, or violates some unspoken rule that the other person …
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What Foreign Investors Should Know Before Investing in U.S. Properties
According to Greek philosopher Heraclitus, "Change is the only constant in life." It’s also the only constant in real estate. Real estate laws are always changing, and if you’re buying from across the globe, it’s easy to get held up for something you didn’t realize was wrong. If you plan to …
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5 Important Real Estate Laws That Affect DFW Landlords
When it comes to renting your properties, it seems there's a million things you need to know. But with so many laws on the books — and with many laws differing by state — there are likely some that you don't know about. Here are five real estate laws that every Dallas-Fort Worth landlord should …
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What to Look For in a Keller Property Management Company
If you’re considering purchasing or have recently purchased an investment property in Keller, TX, one of the first things you’ll want to do is find a reputable property management company to handle the day-to-day management of your investment. But with so many options on the market, how do you know …
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How to Find the Right Property Management in Frisco, TX
As a real estate investor, one of the most important relationships you’ll enter is the one with your property management company. Your property manager is going to be your eyes and ears, taking care of any tenant issues, keeping your properties in working order, and making sure that the management …
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