Houston Property Management Blog

Commercial Lease Administration: Clauses That Make a Difference

As a Houston commercial landlord, you might be struggling to find and keep the right tenants. After all, commercial rates are in a slump, as companies scale down their demand for office space and become increasingly discerning and demanding with the properties they choose to rent...

What You Need to Know about HOA Property Maintenance in Houston, Texas

The cost of neglecting your property is a low resale value and weak negotiation position. So, property upkeep is crucial. In an HOA, however, it's sometimes unclear who handles which tasks.Knowing your maintenance duties can keep your home in prime condition, ready to sell or...

A Houston Landlord's Guide to Evictions

In the past year alone, there have been over 84,000 eviction filings in Houston.Being a landlord is never easy, but none of your landlord responsibilities are as tough as having to send tenants a notice to vacate. You never want to remove someone from a rental, but when your prop...

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

What do you do when your tenant is not paying up on rent collection day? It's a situation that no Texas landlord wants to face. Unfortunately, it's a reality you might have to deal with at some point.When tenants fail to meet their financial obligations, it can be signifi...

How to Manage Landlord Stress in Houston, TX

There's a huge misconception that being a landlord is a cushy job.Yes, you get to take advantage of a hot Houston rental market, but being a landlord is a lot of difficult work. Whether you're dealing with a delinquent tenant or a property that needs a lot of maintenance,...

Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Your Houston, TX Rental Property

Imagine having to leave a family member behind just to move into a new rental property. For many renters in Houston, this problem is a reality. While most US pet owners say their pets are a part of their family as much a human, many have to leave their furry friends behind.Instea...

Quick Profits: Real Estate Flipping for Houston, TX Entrepreneurs

Did you know that experienced house flippers can achieve a 10-20% return on investment? Real estate flipping is a great way to make passive income in Houston, Texas, if you do it right.Even if you aren't great with your hands, you can work with experienced contractors and sti...

HOA Holiday Decorating Handbook: Fair Rules for Community Residents

Nearly 70% of Americans plan to hang up outdoor holiday decorations. That's a lot of festive people! Seeing a neighborhood light up is one of the best parts of the holiday season.But how do you set HOA holiday decorating rules that both allow that festivity and keep an entire...

The Power of Home Staging: Transforming Your Property for Sale

You've had your home on the market for several months now. You've hosted countless viewings, but nobody seems interested in buying the place. You need to move out within the next few weeks in order to start a job located states away.What are you going to do?The answer is ...

Investing in REITs: Exploring the Benefits of Real Estate Investment Trusts

There are plenty of assets you can invest in that can help you generate an income and real estate is widely considered one of the best.Despite that, buying real estate isn't a realistic option for everyone. The main reason is the price of properties on the market. Many people...