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Owning rental property comes with some big challenges, and dealing with troublesome tenants is one of the most important things to get under control. Some tenants are perpetually late to pay rent and refuse to pay late fees. However, the worst is when a tenant damages your property. It would be great if they followed
Did you know that between 2000 and 2018, the average number of eviction cases filed by U.S. landlords was 3.6 million? That means 7% of all renting households faced eviction legal action, and eviction filings nationwide climbed 21.5% during the aforementioned time frame. What does that mean for you as a rental property owner? It
Most landlords understand that they’re responsible for handling property repairs and maintenance. While the vast majority of requests your tenants make will be relatively easy and inexpensive to handle, some of them will be both expensive and urgent. These requests are considered to be an emergency, meaning you need to respond as quickly and efficiently
One of the biggest headaches rental property owners face is tenant drama. Of course, many tenants take care of their units, respect the rights of other tenants, pay rent on time, and cause minimal issues. But some tenants are less than amicable and can raise the blood pressure of investment property owners – and that’s no
Ideally, your tenant relationships will be pleasant and mutually beneficial. Your tenants will be nice, polite, and respectful of your property, and in exchange, you’ll make sure they have a good place to live. Unfortunately, landlord tenant relationships don’t always unfold this smoothly. And if you end up in a tense situation with a tenant,
Did you know that the median price for a single-family home in Texas was $357,388 in the second quarter of 2022? According to the Texas Quarterly Housing Report, that tally is up 19.1% versus the comparable period a year ago. The same report notes that almost half of the 108,390 homes sold in Texas in