Property management groups offer everything from full-service management to little more than DIY home rental. But when you’re looking at percentage fees, how do you measure what’s fair?
What Is Full-Service Property Management?
To decide which fees are fair, you should first gain an understanding …
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What to Look for in a Property Management Contract
Our latest guest post, The Fine Print: 5 Items to Look for BEFORE You Sign a Property Management Contract, was recently published on BiggerPockets! Once you’ve researched property managers and compared prices and locations, reviewing the contract is the final step. Before you sign on the dotted …
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How to File Taxes on Out-of-State Investment Property
Taxes can become quite complicated when you own a rental property in another state or country. In fact, your rental income might be subject to both federal and state taxes. Not only will you need to report income generated within your state of residence, but you might also need to report income …
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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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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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Landlords: How to Handle Damage to Your Rental Properties
Property damage. They’re two very simple words that make a landlord cringe. It can happen at any time, day or night, when a property is occupied or vacant. Two of the most common and potentially devastating causes of property damage are leaks and flooding. Here are steps we take to recover from …
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When is it Illegal for Landlords to Change Tenant Locks?
Challenging residents can make your life miserable. When a situation reaches its breaking point, you may feel the urge to simply rekey your property, say good riddance and find a better tenant. Not so fast. Even when your tenant isn’t following the rules, there are very few instances where a …
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