What Is a Rental History Report? What Tenants Should Know
When you’re in the process of finding a place to rent, you’ll probably hear a landlord or property manager talk about running your rental history report as part of their tenant screening process. But what is a rental history report? Essentially, it lays out your behaviors when renting in the past, like your payment history, […]
What Is a Blind Offer in Real Estate? A Guide for Investors
When you’re planning to buy a property as a real estate investment, it’s best to check it out first. Visit the site, inspect the structure, or at least know the neighborhood. However, there are some cases that you simply can’t. At this point, you might hear someone talk about putting down a blind offer to […]
What Is a Garden Style Apartment? What You Should Know
Apartment hunting can be such a struggle. Even with a quick search online, you’ll find a multitude of options. Now, one of the often overlooked options out there is garden-style apartments. These are characterized by a large open space (typically designed as a garden) shared among low-rise apartment buildings within the same complex. Interesting enough? […]
Tenant vs Occupant: How to Tell the Difference
When you’re running a rental property business, you’ll come across terms such as tenant and occupant. At first glance, you might think that these are just how you refer to the people who stay in your property and can be used interchangeably. However, that is not entirely the case. To help you know the difference […]
What Is a Railroad Apartment? Here’s What to Expect
When you’re apartment hunting, you’ll come across different types in terms of structure and layout. One of the most unique apartment types are railroad apartments. But what is it exactly? In this blog, we will introduce what a railroad apartment is and how they differ from more common apartment types. On top of that, we’ll […]
Landlords & Pools: Profitable Amenity or Liability Risk?
The landlord responsibility pool facilities bring is not to be underestimated. In areas like Texas, where summers can be extremely hot and humid, having a pool in your property can sound like such a great idea. Imagine drawing in high-paying renters at the speed of light. That’s the dream, right? But is it? For landlords, renting […]
How to Deal with Verbally Abusive Tenants: 6 Strategies
Disruptive tenants are thorns in a landlord’s side. If they are not handled promptly and properly, situations can escalate to a point that puts you, your tenants, and your rental property business at risk. But what can you do when your tenant starts screaming and shouting, harassing you, your staff, or other residents? You should […]
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 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 […]