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Nеw Yеаr’ѕ Rеѕоlutіоnѕ – Hire A Property Manager In 2019
2019 іѕ оffісіаllу here аnd like mаnу реорlе, уоu mау bе wrіtіng down уоur Nеw Yеаr’ѕ Rеѕоlutіоnѕ аnd thіnkіng оf wауѕ that you can run уоur business mоrе efficiently. If you оwn rеntаl рrореrtіеѕ in thе Houston, оnе оf thе bеѕt wауѕ thаt you саn manage your рrореrtіеѕ mоrе еffісіеntlу іn the New Yеаr is wіth thе help оf a рrореrtу mаnаgеmеnt соmраnу. Wіth a рrореrtу manager ѕеrvіng уоu, you wіll nеvеr hаvе tо wоrrу аbоut еffісіеntlу managing уоur rеntаl рrореrtіеѕ again. Sоmе оf thе many ѕеrvісеѕ thаt wе саn offer you іnсludе: Rеnt collection – Collected on time еvеrу mоnth аnd dероѕіtеd іntо your account. Mаіntеnаnсе – Performed bу…
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Rental Property Move Out Checklist
Move-outs are typically one thing that many landlords handle poorly because most landlords are usually in a hurry to get their property listed online and rented to a new tenant as quickly as possible. Sadly, during the process of moving from one tenant to another, it’s possible that some landlords may miss damage caused to their rental property from their previous tenant and the opportunity to repair that damage before the next tenant moves in. Step 1 – Do A Walkthrough After your last tenant has moved out you should do a complete walkthrough of your rental property documenting the condition of the rental and any damage. Questions to ask…
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Post-Hurricane Harvey – Does the Houston Area Hold Opportunity for Investors?
By Vestpro Residential Services There’s no doubt that Hurricane Harvey was one of the worst hurricanes that the Houston area has ever seen and one of the top natural disaster to strike the United States. Now that it’s almost been one year since Hurricane Harvey it’s the perfect time to look back on the effects of the disaster and ask if the Houston area hold opportunity for investors? The answer is yes. Hundreds of Millions Being Spent on The Houston Area Investors large and small are snapping up thousands of properties flooded by Hurricane Harvey. From billion-dollar Wall Street funds to mom-and-pop flippers, they’ve already purchased at least 5,500 flooded…
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What tax impact will disasters have for Houston rental property owners?
Once it’s finished, 2017 will be remembered as one of the toughest years in recent memory especially thanks to Hurricane Harvey which formed on August 17th, carving a path of destruction in Houston and along the Gulf Coast until it dissipated on September 3rd. What Tax Impact Will Natural Disasters Have For Property Owners In Houston? When a major disaster occurs, the IRS normally tries to help the victims out by extending tax deadlines. After all, no one wants to have to worry about making tax payments or filing returns while their property is underwater or destroyed by a fire. For example, victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria will…
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Property Management Tips – Is It A Bad Thing To Own Too Many Rentals?
Are you thinking about buying rentals to add to your portfolio and are wondering if it can be a bad thing to own too many? The answer to this question is both yes and no. Yes, it can be a bad thing to own too many rental properties unless you hire a professional property management company to manage those rentals for you. If you’ve been “on the fence” debating if you should hire a property management company or not to professionally manage your rental properties, this article will provide you with reasons to hire a property manager. Rent Collection One of the biggest problems most property owners who own homes…
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Tips for Getting Your Rental Property Ready for Fall Weather
Fall 2017 is officially here and with it comes a change in weather! If your rental property isn’t ready for the change in weather it could be left unprotected. Thankfully, you can get ready for fall weather simply by following the tips in this article. Do end-of-season yard maintenance.This doesn’t just include raking the leaves (although that’s important, too!). It also means trimming the hedges, fertilizing the grass, trimming unwieldy branches, and removing any weeds or roots that may impact siding, patios, and walkways. Pack up and store outdoor items.It may seem a little premature to do now–but if the recent spate of hurricanes is any indication of what the…
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Reasons To Hire A Property Management Company
Over time as you own more rental properties in Houston Texas and the surrounding areas you will find that it will become necessary for you to hire a property management company because, a qualified property management company will save you the time, money and hassle of managing your rentals yourself so you can focus on growing your portfolio of rental properties. If you’re not sure that hiring a property management company is the right choice for you to make or not here are reasons to hire a property manager: Set the Right Correct Rates for Your Rentals One of the biggest problems many property owners face is setting the incorrect…
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Property Management Tips – How to remove a stain from carpet
One of your rental properties just came up for rent and after inspecting it you’ve found that more than one room in the property has stains in the carpeting. What do you do? Hire a professional carpet cleaner to clean the carpet? Or have a look for 17 homemade carpet stain removers online? The good news is that you can easily remove stains from any carpet yourself simply by following the tips in this video. Get Property Management Here No time to manage your rental properties yourself? No problem! Get professional property management by calling Vestpro Residential Services by calling us at (832) 498-0016 or click here to connect with…
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Are you showing your appreciation to your loyal tenants?
During the process of owning rental properties in the Houston Texas area, or elsewhere in the United States, one of the very best things you can do is show your appreciation to your loyal tenants because, it’s easier to keep a long term tenant than it is to put your rental property back on the market and search for new renters that’s why in this article we will share with you our tips for showing your appreciation to your loyal tenants. Host events Hosting an event redefines your presence with your tenants. Beyond the person who collects their rent checks every month, you become a friendly and generous person. Bringing…
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5 Tips for Filling Vacancies at Your Houston Texas Rental Property
By VestPro Residential Services HOUSTON, TX. – Do you own a Houston Texas Rental Property that’s not attracting the attention of renters and you can’t figure out why? Although this is frustrating when it happens the reality is that there could be one or more reasons why renters are showing a lack of interest in your rental property and the following steps will help you to get to the bottom of the problem and fix it. Step #1 – Check Your Rent Although every landlord wants to rent their Houston Texas Rental Property for the most money possible the reality is that some people may be listing their rentals for…
