What to Do with Mail from a Previous Tenant: 3 Tips
Wondering what to do with mail from a previous tenant? You’ve come to the right place. When you rent a long-term rental, it’s highly likely that your tenants will have their mail addressed to your property. But when they leave, it’s unlikely that they’ll have their mailing address changed. When this happens, you’ll continue to […]
How to Legally Handle Unauthorized Occupants in Your Rental
One of the key terms in any lease agreement is the number of allowed occupants in the rental property. Depending on the contract, it can be as few as just one tenant or as many as the law allows. As a landlord, you have this specifically indicated to avoid unauthorized and illegal tenancy in your […]
Making an Eco-Friendly Rental on a Budget
In today’s climate, more people are becoming interested in sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, and eco-friendly rentals are no exception! As a landlord, staying current can help attract more tenants, lower your utility costs, and just overall boost your property value. Modest fixes like water conserving plumbing, smart and Energy Star-rated appliances, LEDS, and insulated […]
Creative Ways to Boost Your Rental Income
In competitive markets like San Antonio, some landlords may feel like their rental property business is not bringing in the rental income that they hope for. While raising the rent is a sure strategy to increase revenue, it’s not always the most effective and appropriate solution. So what do you do? To give you some […]
How to Handle Partial Rent Payments From Tenants
In your rental property business, you expect your tenants to be able to pay their rent on time fully. But what happens if you receive a partial rent payment from a tenant? Does it impact your ability to go through the eviction process? In short, yes, it can. For more information, here’s a comprehensive guide […]
How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax on Investment Property
Thinking about selling your property soon? If you do, you need to think about capital gains tax, which is a fee you pay on the profit that you gain from the sale. With this in mind, knowing how to calculate capital gains tax on investment property can help with your financial projections. To help you […]
How Much Is the Fine for Renting an Illegal Apartment in Texas?
Getting into the rental property business and becoming a landlord is not as simple as putting a for rent sign on your front door. If you want to start properly, you need to go through the process of securing the proper documents to make sure that your rental is legal. If you don’t, you’re putting […]
Pros & Cons of Flexible Lease Terms: Is It Right for You?
Flexible leasing has opened new doors for landlords to generate rental income. But what does it exactly mean for a rental to have flexible lease terms? (Hint: it has to do with adjustable, and often shorter, lease lengths). And what could be the advantages and disadvantages of adopting such a leasing strategy? To help you […]
Certificate of Occupancy Requirements: What You Need to Know
As a landlord or property owner, one of the key documents that you need to secure is a Certificate of Occupancy. Regardless of whether you’re building from the ground up, changing property types, doing some major renovations, or fixing a fixer-upper, this certificate serves as proof that your property is built to code and is […]
Can A Landlord Break a Rent-To-Own Contract in Texas?
Rent-to-own agreements can be a great way for a renter to work towards the dream of owning a home while still leasing. Although complex, these contracts blend elements of a traditional lease with the option—or sometimes the requirement—to buy the home later. While this scenario has benefits for both parties, some owners may wonder, can […]