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Should You Rent Out Your Property Instead of Selling It?

If you’re ready to move to a different city or a new house, you’ll inevitably consider selling your current home. But selling it isn’t the only option; obviously you don’t want it sitting empty, especially if you’re still making mortgage payments, but you do have the option of renting it as you get settled in... [Read More]

How Important Is a Credit Score When Screening Tenants? 

Tenant screening is one of the most important responsibilities of any landlord. This is your chance to make sure your property is occupied by someone who’s going to take care of it, pay for it consistently, and ideally, stay there as long as possible. You need to be careful in the tenant screening process, because... [Read More]

What Property Owners Should Know About Houston’s Dangerous Housing

  Houston is one of the most important rental markets in the United States, with the third-highest number of apartments of any American city – but all isn’t well for the city’s tenants. In a recent study performed by the University of Texas School of Law, researchers determined that about 40% of Houston apartments were... [Read More]

Thinking Of Selling Your Houston Home? Move Before Predicted 2020 Recession

  Are you a Houston homeowner considering selling your house? If so, now is the time to act. That’s because, according to experts, home prices are likely at their peak right now, and prices will begin to fall in 2020 with an expected recession. This recession is likely to hit during Q1, after initial predictions... [Read More]

How to Use Other People’s Money to Invest in Real Estate

  To a middle-class worker with a moderate income and limited assets, the notion of investing in real estate seems far-fetched: something reserved for folks in the upper crust. Those people often say things like “It takes money to make money.” But have you seriously considered whether this is actually true? If you do some... [Read More]

8 Different Ways You Can Use Your Rental Income

  Ask any self-made millionaire or billionaire for a list of the best ways to build wealth and generate income, and almost every one of them will put real estate at the top. It’s one of the single most versatile and lucrative investment vehicles … and, when properly leveraged, real estate can generate thousands of... [Read More]

8 Different Ways You Can Use Your Rental Income

  Ask any self-made millionaire or billionaire for a list of the best ways to build wealth and generate income, and almost every one of them will put real estate at the top. It’s one of the single most versatile and lucrative investment vehicles … and, when properly leveraged, real estate can generate thousands of... [Read More]

7 Home Features That Aren’t Worth Paying a Premium For

  The home-buying process can be emotional. It’s easy to go into the matter with a small set of needs and desires but end up with an extensive list of “must-haves.” The more houses you see near the upper end of your budget, the more likely you will be attracted to particular features from each.... [Read More]

8 Things Good Neighbors Hate

  If you want to be happy in your own home, you need more than a big house, nice furniture, and a good location. You also need friendly neighbors. Unfortunately, many homeowners accidentally get on the bad side of their neighbors. Don’t let this be you.   Stop Turning Your Neighbors Against You   You... [Read More]

8 Ways to Reduce Maintenance Costs as a New Homeowner

As a new homeowner, you may not have a forgiving budget. You may have dumped your full savings into the down payment of your home, with the understanding that your first few years may be tight. Even if this isn’t the case, you’re probably interested in saving as much money as possible, increasing the financial... [Read More]

8 Options for When Your Home Isn’t Selling

Even if you own a lovely home and have taken care of it for years, there’s no guarantee it’s going to sell in the timeframe you want. If you’re struggling to get any offers in the first few months of your listing, it may be a sign that something’s wrong. Fortunately, you have many options.... [Read More]

How to Find the #1 Realtor in Your Neighborhood

Maybe you’re buying your very first home. Perhaps you’re selling your first home, and you didn’t like your original realtor. Or maybe you’re starting to invest in real estate. In any of these situations, you need a top-quality realtor by your side. But real estate is one of the most cutthroat businesses out there. It’s... [Read More]

Is This Property Worth Your Investment? Experts Weigh In

Real estate makes an excellent investment according to the experts. It’s supposed to be one of the simplest ways to start investing your money within one of the most stable markets. But when it comes down to buying a property, it’s not as easy as you may have imagined to find a worthy investment. How... [Read More]

5 Risks of Managing Your Own Property Investments in Houston

Houston is a hot market for property investors, and more homes are being turned into rentals, vacation homes, and income properties. When you invest in properties either as a side business or a full-time gig, you’re always looking for ways to cut costs. The less money you spend, the more you make.   Many property... [Read More]

Landlords And Parking Rules: How To Keep Your Tenants Happy In Houston

Parking is a major source of frustration for people in large cities, including Houston. Although it’s convenient to live in an apartment that’s within walking distance of downtown areas, the downside is minimal or expensive parking. Twenty years ago, paying to park where you live would have been absurd. Today, it’s a reality to which... [Read More]