You know the old saying, you only get one chance to make a first impression? When you’re talking about rental properties, that first impression comes from your landscaping.The lawn and landscaping — or, in other words, the curb appeal — is the first thing potential tenants see when they look at …
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The Essential Guide to Routine vs. Emergency Maintenance for Landlords
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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How Often Should You Inspect Your Out-of-State Rental Property?
As an investor, you want to make sure you’re staying on top of your properties — and the best way to do that is through regular inspections.When you perform regular inspections on your properties, you can catch any potential problems (like foundation issues, slab leaks, or water leaks) before they …
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5 Ways to Improve Your Rental Home’s Energy Efficiency
There are plenty of benefits to making your rental home more energy efficient. Not only is it the right move for the environment, but it also makes sense from a business perspective. An energy-efficient home keeps monthly energy costs down, which makes it easier for tenants to pay their rent — and …
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The Property Owner’s Guide to Renting a House with a Pool
Ahh, summer. It’s the perfect time for getting outside, enjoying the sunshine, and — depending on your property — taking a dip in the pool.Having a rental house with a pool can be a major asset in the heat of Texas summers. Not only can they add some serious value to a property (and demand …
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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 to Prepare Your Rentals for Winter [CHECKLIST]
Summers here in DFW can be some of the hottest in the nation. But our winters are no joke, either.With the average temperature in January hitting 37 degrees (and often dipping below the freezing point), investors need to take the proper steps to protect their properties and winter-proof their DFW …
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7 Simple Kitchen Renovations to Boost Your Rental Property’s Appeal and Price Point
There are plenty of things that tenants consider when viewing a potential rental, but there are few things more important than the kitchen.For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where they assemble their Thanksgiving meal, it’s where they bake their holiday cookies, it’s where …
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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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