Unexpected rental vacancies aren’t ideal, but it’s part of the business. Maybe your resident has to move out early for a military assignment. Or there’s an emergency that requires a tenant to relocate. Life happens. Still, a surprise vacancy can put you in a state of emergency until it’s …
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Why You Should Have Your Rental Properties Inspected By A Pro (And How To Choose One)
Are unauthorized pets living with your tenants? Does one of your properties have damage that needs immediate attention? If you aren’t conducting regular rental inspections you may never know. Scheduling a walk through every six months is the only way to know everything that’s going on before it …
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How Much Time Does it Take to Manage 3 Rental Properties?
Some television programs (we’re looking at you, HGTV) can make investing in real estate seem almost too easy. While it’s entertaining to watch, the truth is real estate investment is backbreaking work. What you see on TV is only half of the story. Every property manager wants to find the right …
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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating a Dallas Investment Property for Profit
Dallas is currently a seller’s market. The majority of homes are being sold with multiple offers, and the price of homes has risen about 5% each year for the last three years. Clearly, now’s the time to sell property for profit in Dallas. If you’re considering renovations to increase your profit …
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How to Prepare Your Dallas Rental Property for Hot Weather
I’ve lived in Dallas since 2007 and there's one thing every North Texas resident knows for certain: it’s HOT. In 2011, the Dallas area experienced 71 days of over 100 degree heat. How’s that for a heat wave? The extreme heat in Dallas is brutal for many reasons. For investment property owners, …
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