When it comes to property maintenance, as an owner, you have two main responsibilities. The first is to provide a safe place for your tenant to live at all times. And the second, which is an offshoot of the first, is to take care of any problems with your property in a reasonable amount of time …
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The DFW Spring Maintenance Checklist for Landlords
We may not have had much of a winter, but it’s official — spring has sprung in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.Just like spring cleaning presents the perfect opportunity to (finally) deal with those dust bunnies under your bed, spring maintenance presents a perfect opportunity to take stock of your …
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Rental Property Maintenance: How to Protect Your Investment and Keep Your Tenants Happy
In the vast majority of situations, it’s much easier to prevent damage from happening to your rental property than it is to try to go back and fix damage that’s already happened.Not only is it easier, but it’s also a lot cheaper. The average maintenance cost for rental properties will always be more …
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How Long Do Rental Property Appliances Last – and Who Replaces Them?
As an investor, it’s important to provide your tenants with a safe, functioning home environment — and that includes working appliances.One of the first things tenants will look for in a rental unit is appliances — does the unit have new, modern appliances? Are all the appliances in working order? …
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11 Rental Property Maintenance Problems You’ll Likely Encounter (& How to Solve Them!)
An after-hours call from a tenant is rarely a good thing. If your phone rings after dark, there’s probably a rental property maintenance problem. So, when that call comes, what should you expect? Are you prepared? Here are the most common maintenance problems you'll encounter as a landlord and …
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7 Rental Property Rehab Hacks for Landlords
Being a landlord isn’t easy. Taking care of your properties, your tenants, the repairs, maintenance, landscaping, and everything else can challenge even the best landlords. One of the biggest responsibilities of a landlord is making sure that each unit stays in tip-top shape for renters. That …
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Top 5 Avoidable Reasons Real Estate Investors Fail
When it comes to being successful in real estate investment, there are a lot of factors at play. Investors who find real success in real estate — and have the bank account to prove it — are the ones who know how to play the game (and play it well). They’re the ones who are experts on their market …
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Which Rental Property Improvements Are Worth Considering?
Who wants an upgraded property with a high-end kitchen and luxurious flooring? Everyone! But is it worth the money? To an investor, probably not. The biggest mistake landlords make when rehabbing their properties is over-improvement. When a new landlord looks at the property as if they’ll be …
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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 Rental Renovations Under $20 With a Surprisingly Big Impact
Performing ongoing renovations to your property is important. Occasional upgrades are a form of preventative maintenance, plus it keeps your property looking good. You're probably thinking constant upgrades will send you to the poor house. Upgrades tenants don’t need (and won’t pay more for), …
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