According to the Insurance Information Institute, winter weather events are the second leading cause of property insurance claims. In 2019, winter-related claims accounted for $2.1 billion in property losses. As a property owner in Texas, you might assume that you’re...
As a landlord, you want to protect your investment while avoiding prolonged tenant vacancies. These two goals can contradict each other as many landlords tend to get antsy about filling their units and allow unqualified tenants to move in. However, this can lead to...
With hundreds, if not thousands, of rental properties listed online in every town and city, it’s getting harder than ever to make your property stand out above the rest. Fortunately, you don’t need to spend all of your money on paid advertising or expensive upgrades...
There are many different reasons why someone may get into the rental business. You may have inherited a property or decided to rent out an old home. Or perhaps you simply decided to buy a few properties as a source of income. Whatever the case may be, being a landlord...
Finding the right tenant can make or break your rental business, but it can be hard to know what questions to ask in order to find someone. And once you do have telling questions, what answers should you look out for? Having an effective screening process is crucial...
It can be pretty simple to manage one or two properties on your own, however, once your investments start growing it can feel overwhelming trying to keep track of everything by yourself. At this point, you’re probably considering hiring a property manager. Here are a...
There are a handful of maintenance duties landlords should watch for on a regular basis. Staying on top of these tasks will allow you to save money in the long run and keep your tenants safe and happy. Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors It’s a good idea to check...
Many times as a landlord, it can be easy to let your rental sit as is, especially when you have tenants. However, small upgrades to your property can increase its value and the satisfaction of those that live in it. Here are a few small changes you can make to your...
There are many advantages and disadvantages to allowing pets in your rental properties. One common concern among landlords is pet damage caused by allowing pets into your property. However, pet deposits, pet fees, and pet rent are all designed to help landlords offset...
Pests can spell disaster for landlords, as handling pest infestations can be costly and damaging to your property. Prevention is the best approach to take when it comes to preventing pests from invading your rental properties. In Austin, routine pest control is the...
