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HOW TO POLITELY RAISE THE RENT
HOW TO POLITELY RAISE THE RENT Raising rent is not easy to do. In fact, it can be almost as difficult as asking for a raise from your boss. But strategies do exist that can help you move beyond the angst. The first thing you need to know is that you do not need to explain why you are [...]
TOP 3 HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION LAWS TEXAS LANDLORDS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
TOP 3 HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION LAWS TEXAS LANDLORDS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT If you’re a Texas landlord who rents out property that’s part of a home owner association, it’s wise to familiarize yourself with the state laws that affect Home Owners Associations. It’s yet another task on the never-ending landlord do-list. But knowledge is power, especially when it comes to [...]
REMOTE LANDLORD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Family home in a north American suburb. REMOTE LANDLORD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Do you own investment property in North Texas and live outside that area – or even in another state? It’s a challenge for sure! But sometimes that challenge can be overwhelming, even for the most organized individuals. Following are four tips to help you succeed as [...]
Evicting Deadbeat Tenants
Evicting Deadbeat Tenants Most tenants will maintain your rental property to a reasonable degree, follow the rules outlined in their lease and pay their rent on time each month. Deadbeats, though, won’t. When faced with uncooperative renters, eviction may be your best, and only, option. Gather evidence If your tenant is responsible for any property damage, take photos. Also [...]
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN ARLINGTON
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN ARLINGTON CoreLogic, a California-based provider of real estate information and analytics, issued a report that home prices in the Fort Worth-Arlington area decreased in January from a year ago. While this might be seen as bad news, this figure includes the sales of distressed properties and only represents a 1.9 percent drop compared with [...]
LANDLORDING: THE HIDDEN COSTS
LANDLORDING : THE HIDDEN COSTS Real estate concept. The learning curve for new landlords can be steep. There’s learning how to deal with tenants, maintenance and legal issues and of course, all the paperwork that goes with renting properties. But that’s only part of the story. If you are a novice landlord, you will also have [...]