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Should You Install A SMART Thermostat in Your Rental?
SMART Thermostats have been available for a few years now and the make the lives of homeowners easy because once they are installed, we can set the temperature in our homes anywhere we have an Internet connection. The big question is should you install a SMART thermostat in your rental property? Pros of Installing A Smart Thermostat in Your Rental #1: Attract and Retain Renters with Premium Amenities In housing markets with lots of options for tenants, securing quality renters can be competitive. However, homes with smart tech can be more attractive to renters of all ages. According to the Buildium Annual Renters’ Report, 71% of millennial renters would be…
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Tips for getting your pool ready for summer
Even though summer 2019 is right around the corner, in Texas we can have summer like temperatures as early as April so it’s important for anyone who owns a rental property that has a pool to get it ready for summer by following these tips: Before filling your pool you should also confirm that it’s clean and safe for use by both adults and children. When inspecting your pool you should also review your pool equipment as well to make sure that the operating system for your swimming pool will provide proper flow and suction of water. Verify Water Chemistry Once you’ve inspected your swimming pool, and you’ve filled it…
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Are you planning on buying rental properties in Houston TX? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The Houston Texas area is without a doubt one of the very best locations in the United States for buying investment properties. Why? The answer is simple. Demand for rentals has only continued to grow here in recent years and this continues to make the Houston area ideal for every real estate investor. In this article, we will share with you several tips that will help you to choose the right investment property in Houston or elsewhere in the United States. Tip #1 – Where Is The Property Located? Before purchasing an…
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Property Management Tips – How To Keep More Tenants
Searching for property management tips? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article we will offer you several tips that you can use for keeping tenants happy because a happy tenant will be someone who wants to renew their lease each year instead of searching for another rental property. Tip 1 – Update Your Rentals Most renters these days want to know that their landlords actually care about them, and are not just renting to get their money. You can keep your Humble Texas Renters happy by updating your rental units. Consider painting the inside and outside of your Humble Texas Rental Properties, replacing bathroom and…
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How Much Money Should You Charge For Rent?
By Vestpro Residential Services HOUSTON – As longtime Houston Texas property managers, one of the most common questions that we’ve seen every single owner have after they’ve purchased a rental property in the Houston area, or elsewhere across the United States is: what should I rent my property for? The answer to this question depends on who you ask but, thankfully determining the right amount to rent for your Houston Texas rental property is a lot easier than you think especially if you follow these simple steps. #1 – What Does Your Houston Texas Rental Property Offer? The first thing that you need to do when determining what to charge…
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Should You Rent Your Houston Rental Property to a College Student?
By Vestpro Residential Services As you move forward with the process of buying another Houston Texas Rental Property you will eventually have to ask yourself the question if you should rent your property to a college student or not. Although some landlords may tell you that it’s not a good idea to rent to a college student the truth is that you can establish a consistent and profitable income stream when you choose to open your Houston Rental up to college students and not just traditional renters. In this post we will share with you some of the benefits of renting to college students and what else you should know…
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Is Buying Too Many Houston Texas Rental Properties A Bad Thing?
By Vestpro Residential Services, LLC Thanks to historically low mortgage interest rates you may be buying Houston Texas Rental Properties at a fast rate but, is it a bad thing to buy too many rental properties? The answer to this question is yes, if you don’t have Houston Texas Property Management. Here’s why: Rent Collection One of the biggest problems most property owners who own homes or multi-family properties have is collecting rent from their tenants each month especially when their tenants fall behind on paying. Thankfully when you hire Vestpro Residential Services to manage your Houston Texas Rental Properties you can have confidence that your rentals will be professionally managed…
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Do You Respond Early To Your Houston Texas Rental Property Leads?
By Vestpro Residential Services HOUSTON – You’ve owned Houston Texas Rental Property for a while now but there’s a problem, with your job, family and other responsibilities it’s getting more difficult for you to rent your properties. One of the biggest reasons why it could be getting harder for you to rent your Houston Texas Rental Property is because you are not responding to your leads early enough when they express an interest in your rental properties. In this article we will share with you the reasons why you should be responding early to people who express an interest in your Houston Texas Rental Property and when are the best…
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Have You Lost Control Of Your Houston Texas Rental Property?
By Vestpro Residential Services Have you been working harder than ever before to manage your Houston Texas Rental Property and in spite of the demand for rentals, you still find yourself behind financially every month? If so, this is a sign that you may have lost control of your Houston Texas Rental, but the good news is that you can turn things around financially by following these simple tips. Create an Operating Budget and Commit To It Your rental income, especially if you own a multi-family rental property, should always cover your expenses and leave you with profit at the end of the month. The best way to stay on…
