Want to tank your career in rental properties? Just ignore Fair Housing Laws. Sure, Fair Housing Laws for renters are complicated. But in real estate, they’re a must. And claiming ignorance if you break fair housing laws unintentionally won’t work. When it comes to discrimination, there’s no …
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5 Tips for Succeeding as an Accidental Landlord
People become "accidental landlords" for a variety of reasons. Often, it’s related to a move. When work or family requires an out-of-state move, you're faced with two options: sell or lease the house. When people are called for active military duty, they face a similar housing dilemma. Should …
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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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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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Want to Fix Tenant Toilets at 3 a.m. and Lose All Your Money? Make These 6 Landlord Newbie Mistakes
You wake up to the sound of your phone buzzing. You’re getting your first landlord maintenance call… in the middle of the night.Out of the fog, you try to understand the problem. What?! All the toilets are overflowing, and the water is coming up through the tubs and sinks? This can’t be …
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9 Things DIY Investors Should Consider Before Managing Their Own Rentals
Some people assume property management is nothing more than collecting checks. If it were that easy, we’d be out of business. It’s not that simple. Just filling a property can take 40 hours of work. And with regular property use and tenants come additional time-consuming issues that may not be …
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Interested in Property Investment? Read These Tips First
Is buying property your best investment? Maybe you’ve seen a house for a deal you can’t pass up or maybe you’ve considered purchasing a rental home for years. Either way, as you think about your first investment property, your mind probably buzzes with questions. Most likely, these are the …
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Find the Best Property Management Firms in Collin County
A good property manager is hard to find. But with a checklist to go by, you may find your selection process a little easier. As you’re looking at the best property management companies for your Collin County rental, make sure you have someone that understands the county and has a proven track …
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