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Blog Post Should I Hire a Property Manager for My Rental Property?
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Should I Hire a Property Manager for My Rental Property?

Should I self-manage my investment property or hire a professional property manager to do it for me? This is quite possibly the most important decision a rental property owner has to make before placing a tenant. Here are four questions to ask yourself if you’re unsure whic...
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Blog Post Should I Offer My Tenant A Longer Term Lease?
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Should I Offer My Tenant A Longer Term Lease?

When you decide to purchase an investment property, you as the owner have a lot of decisions to make. One of the most important being how long of a lease term you should offer your tenant. 6, 9, 12, 15, or even 24-month leases are all available options, but which one is best? Cho...
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Blog Post Should I Rent My Investment Property Furnished?
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Should I Rent My Investment Property Furnished?

A lot of property investors wonder if by furnishing their unit, they will generate more rental income. This blog covers three important considerations for investors weighing the option of renting their property furnished.More furnishings mean more liability. Put simply, if your r...
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Blog Post Should I Use a Home Warranty Company for my Rental Property?
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Should I Use a Home Warranty Company for my Rental Property?

They use cheap labor. Plain and simple, home warranty companies hire cheap labor to do repairs. Why? Because they charge your upfront. The model is set against you because they have no real reason to hire high-quality repairs vendors to maintain your property. Offering top-notch ...
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Blog Post Should You Own Your Rental Property in an LLC?
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Should You Own Your Rental Property in an LLC?

Real estate investors are faced with a host of important decisions on how they will own and operate their rental properties. Perhaps the most critical decision being how they should actually own the property. Should they hold it individually or set up some type of ownership entit...
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Blog Post The 4 Most Common Mistakes Landlords Make When Hiring a Property Management Firm
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

The 4 Most Common Mistakes Landlords Make When Hiring a Property Management Firm

Hiring a property manager takes a lot of trust. You are handing them the key to what is probably your biggest investment, so it’s important to take time on the front end to vet them and identify the best one for you. Below are solutions to the four most common mistakes land...
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Blog Post The Top 6 Tax Deductions for Landlords
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

The Top 6 Tax Deductions for Landlords

Landlords and real estate investors are eligible for several great tax advantages offered by the IRS, however oftentimes we talk to investment property owners who are unaware of some of the benefits available to them. In this post, we will cover the top 6 tax deductions for landl...
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Blog Post Top 4 Lease Agreement Clauses
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Top 4 Lease Agreement Clauses

Whether you self-manage your rental property portfolio or rely on a third-party property manager to take on the task for you, there are a few critical clauses that should be included in your lease agreements. Below we detail what we’ve deemed the top five clauses that shoul...
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Blog Post What Can I Charge to My Tenants Security Deposit?
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

What Can I Charge to My Tenants Security Deposit?

If you own Texas rental property, its imperative that you make yourself aware of the rules and regulations surrounding security deposits. When a tenant vacates your property, properly processing the return of a security deposit can be a complicated process. What are the timelines...
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Blog Post What Kind of Insurance Do I Need on My Rental Property?
By Susan Wilson - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

What Kind of Insurance Do I Need on My Rental Property?

As a rental property owner, it’s imperative you have proper insurance in place to protect you and your assets. The two types of insurance coverage you need are a Landlord’s Policy and an Umbrella Policy. This blog gives a brief overview of the provided coverage in eac...
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