Landlords and tenants in Texas each have certain rights and responsibilities when renting a property. This can include outlines on the security deposit or landlord entry. These are outlined in the Texas Landlord-Tenant Act. These rights and duties become active the moment you and your tenants sign t...
An Overpriced Lease Listing = High Risk and Lower Returns
February 19, 2020, 10:10 am"Every week a property sits vacant, there is a 2% loss of the total potential annual rental income. You can write off expenses; you can't write off lost rent. Price your property properly and start the revenue stream."
Occasionally, an owner will want to list their property lease rate higher than...
A Texas Summer and the Death of Air Conditioning Units....is Yours is Next?
September 25, 2019, 12:00 amTexas Summer = AC Deaths
As another Texas summer starts to come to a close, we've left many, very costly AC systems dead on the side road! The local newspaper reported, "Austin has survived the 2nd-hottest August ever; 27 of the last 31 days have been at 100 or above." this with little to no rain....
So, You Want To Be A Landlord?
July 5, 2019, 12:00 amProperty Management Austin, Texas Landlords
It’s not easy to learn all of the requirements investors must meet in order to run a rental business. Whether you have a single rental property or several, you ARE running a business. There are many, many guidelines you must follow. No one sits you down...
Hiring Quality Contractors Equals Quality Results on Several Levels
June 8, 2019, 12:00 pmRental property preventative maintenance
If you have a preventative maintenance plan in place, it’s easy to stay on top of the things that may need attention on a routine basis. Make sure your tenants know how to report maintenance needs, and be responsive to those notifications. Choosing vendors...