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Rental property is one of the best investments you can make, and on paper, it seems pretty easy to get started. All you have to do is buy a property, pay a flat mortgage rate, and collect rent in excess of your mortgage payments, right? In reality, being a landlord is much more complicated. You’ll

Summer is here, and that can be a tough time on the rental market for Katy-area property owners. Temperatures are rising up north, so all the snowbirds are headed back home, while many families choose to move during the summer to avoid disrupting the school year, leaving your properties empty. What’s a property owner to

If you’re a landlord of an apartment complex, you’ll deal with your fair share of complaints. Sometimes the problems will be serious issues and other times they’ll be tenants who are never happy with their neighbors or your policies. Either way, you need to understand your role in the situation and how the tenant’s “right

Anyone with the right amount of money, a healthy credit score, and access to resources can purchase investment properties and become a landlord. However, there’s a huge difference between being a landlord and being a successful landlord. The latter requires patience, foresight, intelligence, and strategic action. Just because the barriers to entry are relatively low

Finding a profitable rental property is one of the most rewarding experiences there is. It promises a steady monthly income from renters and the potential for more investments in the future. But it’s not easy to find a property in great condition and situated in an excellent neighborhood. Sometimes, you end up with a lost-rental

You have a lot to do as a landlord. Properties don’t take care of themselves, and it’s your responsibility to see that your properties are in tip-top shape for your tenants. This often has you staring at an impressive number of items on your to-do list. Thinking about your to-do list isn’t necessarily a productive