Raising rent is inevitable. If you lease your property long enough, you’ll see an increase in property values, which results in increased taxes. Or you may notice an improvement in your neighborhood that prompts the market rent in your subdivision to jump. Sometimes, inflation simply demands a …
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Preparing for New Tenants: The Landlord’s Property Management Checklist
When tenants move out, you need to get your property ready for a new occupant quickly. Otherwise, your rental will sit empty, and you won’t collect rental income.But you can’t just give the keys to the first person who’s interested in your property. Before welcoming a new tenant, …
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7 Reasons It’s a Great Time to Be a Landlord in Dallas/Ft. Worth
The economic forecast for the Dallas-Fort Worth area is almost as hot as the summer temperatures. It's a great time to be a landlord in the DFW metroplex. Here are seven reasons we think you should consider purchasing a Dallas investment property:
1. Companies are moving to Dallas, Fort Worth and …
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How to Buy Out-of-Country Investment Properties in North Texas
The United States is the place to invest right now. In fact, many international investors are moving money into US real estate, particularly in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, to diversify their investments. Others have been investing for a while now and want to seize the opportunities of DFW’s …
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Is a Property Management Company Worth It? How to Calculate the Cost
You’ve decided to rent out your house. Maybe you weren’t able to sell it or maybe you realized the investment opportunity of property rentals. Whatever the reason, the fact is you want to do it right. It may seem like a better financial decision to manage your own property… until you look at the …
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When Is It Time to Sell Your Investment Property?
Sometimes investments just don’t work out. Sure, a great property is often the key to unlocking real investment potential, but other times it’s just better to pull the plug. So how do you know if you should sell? If you find yourself in one of these scenarios, it’s probably time to call a listing …
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Who Should Manage Your Rental Property Lawn Maintenance?
Lawn maintenance frustrates tenants and landlords alike. Landlords don’t really want to pay for it and tenants don’t want to deal with it. But who is actually responsible for keeping the yard under control? When tenants ask us, we tell them it’s more common for them to be responsible. When …
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5 Essential Tips for Pricing Your Rental Property
The price of your rental property can make or break your success as a landlord. You want to turn a profit, but you also have to listen to the market. So, how do you zero in on the right number? How difficult will it be to find a tenant? How much should you consider location, population, condition, …
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Top 4 Warning Signs of Trouble Tenants
No one wants an irresponsible tenant. People that damage property and miss their payments are every landlord’s nightmare! If you want to prolong the life of your property, the best way to do that is to rent to people who take care of the house when you’re not there. However, finding these kinds …
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Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of LEAP DFW Property Management
You’ve probably wondered what property managers do. You may even assume we cash rent checks all day – but that’s only part of the story. If you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall at a property management company, here’s your chance. We’re giving you a peek inside our management office to …
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