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Blog Post A Houston Landlord's Guide to Security Deposits

A Houston Landlord's Guide to Security Deposits

The cost of a security deposit for a rental can range from state to state. Some states limit the amount to one or two months of rent. Others leave the fee amount up to the landlord's discretion.Collecting security deposits before you have a tenant move into a property seems l...
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Blog Post Support Animals vs. Pets: What Landlords Should Know

Support Animals vs. Pets: What Landlords Should Know

More than 32% of pet owners have had their furry friend registered as an emotional support animal. These animals provide their owners with relief and comfort from symptoms they experience from their emotional disabilities. Any species can be considered an emotional support animal...
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Blog Post A Landlord's Guide to Evictions in Houston, TX

A Landlord's Guide to Evictions in Houston, TX

Were you aware that the median gross rent in Texas is almost $1,150 a month?If you have a good number of tenants, then this amount can add up to quite a pretty penny. The problem occurs if you encounter one or more tenants who don't pay their rent on time, if at all. At that ...
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Blog Post A Quick Guide to Texas Real Estate Investing for Beginners

A Quick Guide to Texas Real Estate Investing for Beginners

Did you know that Texas's single-family starts value is worth $2.2 billion? Real estate includes more than just single-family homes, but how can you invest in real estate? Real estate investing takes knowledge, research, and an acceptance of risk.If you're interested in T...
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Blog Post Townhome Property Management: The Benefits of Choosing the Right Team

Townhome Property Management: The Benefits of Choosing the Right Team

Less than 5% of the homes in the Houston, TX, area used to be townhomes. But over the last 15 to 20 years, about 10% of all the new homes built in Houston have been townhomes. This has led to a big spike in the number of townhomes in Houston.Do you own one or more townhomes in Ho...
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Blog Post Seeing-Eye Dogs: What Landlords Need to Know

Seeing-Eye Dogs: What Landlords Need to Know

There are over 30 million people in Texas right now, and many of them need places to rent. But, some of those people need seeing-eye dogs.Landlords are legally compelled to make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities. This includes allowing them to keep serv...
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Blog Post 3 Great Benefits of Offering a Tenant Portal

3 Great Benefits of Offering a Tenant Portal

Did you know that over 38% of Texan housing units are occupied by renters rather than owners?If you've bought one or more properties and want to rent them out for extra income, you may be wondering what property management services are essential and what ones aren't. One ...
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Blog Post Disabled Tenant Rights: A Guide for Texas Property Owners

Disabled Tenant Rights: A Guide for Texas Property Owners

According to the CDS, there are over 5 million adults in Texas that are disabled. There's a good chance that one of your future potential tenants will have one or more disabilities. As a property owner, it is your responsibility to provide acceptable living conditions for all...
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Blog Post Rent Collection: What to Do If Your Tenants Won't Pay

Rent Collection: What to Do If Your Tenants Won't Pay

Everyone has had trouble paying rent at least once in their life. Maybe they had a medical emergency or miscalculated their budget.But what's the best path to take as a landlord when dealing with tenants who haven't paid their rent? While some people work with their landl...
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Blog Post Support Animals in Rental Properties: What You Need to Know

Support Animals in Rental Properties: What You Need to Know

Owning a Houston rental presents a lot of challenges you may not anticipate. Case in point: receiving an emotional support animal (ESA) housing letter.If you're not allowing pets, the letter may make you take a second look at your regulations. On one hand, an ESA animal is an...
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