News from Green Residential and around the world of Property Management and rental homes in Houston and Austin.
When you’re house hunting, any good Realtor will tell you it’s a mistake to buy the best house in a neighborhood. In fact, most will advise you to buy the worst house in the best neighborhood you possibly can … assuming you’re willing to put in some elbow grease and pay for a few renovations.
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was created to prevent landlords from discriminating against tenants based on gender, race, color, religion, disability, familial status, or national origin. If you’re a good landlord, you’re probably not intentionally violating the act.
When you’re low on cash or new to the real estate industry, investing with a partner can be a savvy solution. The two of you will pool time and monetary to create a stronger business.
Now that the economy has recovered and the housing market has returned to levels that it achieved in the months leading up to the last recession, we’re seeing a lot of people investing more money into their home.
You might have started your real estate business on your own, but if you’re planning on growth and continued success, a solitary entity probably won’t cut it. In order to build a successful realty business, you need a few essential people on your team.
Most landlords begin property investing with the mindset that they’re going to take care of everything themselves. The idea is that investing in a rental is a hands-off way to make money, and in some cases, that turns out to be true. If you’re renting a single- or double-family unit that doesn’t require much upkeep