Essential Things to Do If Your Tenant Can’t Pay Rent – Keyrenter Houston
The COVID-19 pandemic has put over 40 million people out of work in the US–a full quarter of the labor force. While there are no reliable estimates as to how many of these people are renters, we do know that nearly 50 million people in the US rent their homes. Many...
A Renter’s Rights When the House Is for Sale
Even though the housing market in the U.S. continues to improve, many homes still don’t sell fast. A popular way to offset the cost of a home you want to sell but cannot is to rent it while you continue to sell it. If a home isn’t expected to sell fast, it’s not...
Winter Is Around the Corner: Is Your Rental Property Prepared? – Keyrenter Houston
According to the Insurance Information Institute, winter weather events are the second leading cause of property insurance claims. In 2019, winter-related claims accounted for $2.1 billion in property losses. As a property owner in Texas, you might assume that you’re...
Property owners: Are You Doing This Every Year? – Keyrenter Houston
As everyone knows, time flies. It’s easy to put off things that need to be done until next week, next month, or next year. However, for property owners, there are several things that should be done annually, no matter what. Renew Leases When an annual lease expires,...
How Drought Tolerant Landscaping Increases Property Value and Appeal – Keyrenter Houston
Are you a homeowner? If so, then you probably understand how much small changes can impact property value. This includes adjustments made to your landscaping. Believe it or not, improvements to your home’s landscaping is one of the best investments you can make. This...
How to Properly Screen Tenants
It can be incredibly tempting to cut corners on the tenant screening process. This becomes even more common when you are trying to fill your rental property quickly. However, it is incredibly important to ensure that you thoroughly and effectively screen tenants in...
How to Best Avoid Rental Property Vacancies
A big expense for all landlords is having vacant properties. Lost rent, maintenance and repair fees, cleaning costs, and advertising can all add up the longer the unit sits on the market. The lost expense can really take a toll on your company, so finding ways to...
Common Landlord Mistakes to Avoid
There are many different reasons why people get into the rental business. They may have inherited a property or decided to rent out an old home. Or perhaps they simply decided to buy a few properties as a source of income. Whatever the case may be, being a landlord...
How to Recognize Problem Tenants Before They Become a Problem
There are many reasons that the tenant screening process is in place. Problematic tenants often lead to evictions, which can be both stressful and expensive. In addition, the time that you have to spend on the eviction process is time during which a paying renter may...
Helpful Tips For Maintaining Property Appeal
It is essential to ensure that your rental property is appealing to tenants. This can help to ensure that your tenants stay on your property for longer, as well as help to fill vacancies quickly. Here are a few helpful tips for maintaining the appeal of your rental...
Technology’s Impact on Property Management Businesses and What You Should Know
The real estate industry has traditionally been slower to embrace technological advancements than many other fields. In the past decade, many industries have changed for the better thanks to technological advancements including media, transportation, communication,...
10 Tips on How to Retain Your Best Tenants
Every landlord knows that every minute your property sits without a tenant means money lost. So how do you keep good tenants to stay? Here are 10 tips to help keep them where they are and save you the hassle of trying to find someone new. 1. Keep up on Maintenance The...
5 Reasons Why it is Important to do Regular Inspections at Your Rental Properties
Regular inspections are often considered an unnecessary expense, but there are many reasons why they are important. Obtaining a regular inspection for your rental property is necessary to protect yourself, your tenants, and your property. It is important to obtain...
Top Mexican Restaurants in Houston, TX
Mexican food is popular throughout the country, but this is especially prevalent in Houston, TX. There are many restaurants to choose from, which can lead to rather difficult decision-making. Learning about the best Mexican restaurants can help you to provide superior...
Making and Implementing a Tenant Retention Program
Tenant turnover causes a number of problems for property managers as it makes it hard to maintain a steady cash flow. Having an effective tenant retention program is one of the best ways to focus on keeping your good tenants and keeping them happy. Turnovers not only...
Best Ways to Kill Bed Bugs
Bed bugs were once a problem that was almost eradicated for over four decades, but there has been a resurgence of bed bugs in the past five years. Why are bed bugs becoming such a problem, and what can be done to eradicate them from your property? Why Bed Bugs are...
Reducing Rental Property Risks
Real estate investing can bring in a great income source, but there are some risks associated with renting a property. Investing in real estate means you are a landlord and as such, you have certain requirements you will need to fulfill. Here are some risks associated...
The Dos and Don’ts When Rewriting a Lease
The lease is often the most important piece of writing for both the landlord and the renter. It provides safeguards for both parties, lays out the terms of the agreement, and ensures that everyone is on the same page. For that same reason, rewriting a lease title can...
Who Is Responsible for Pest Control in a Rental Property?
When pests attack Houston rental properties, there is only question on everyone’s mind. Who is responsible for Pest Control in a Rental Property? Do you, the landlord, take the blame? Or does the tenant? The simple answer is: it depends. Unfortunately, this question...
Inexpensive Upgrades That Increase Rental Income
Would you like to start earning more money from your rental property? You can increase rental income by taking the time to make some inexpensive repairs to your property. Property maintenance and upkeep helps to prevent your property from losing its value, and it’s a...
Landlord Responsibilities Before & After a Hurricane
Houston residents survived terrible hurricane aftermath following Hurricane Harvey’s destruction of the city. If you are a homeowner, repairing damaged property following a hurricane falls solely on you. Unfortunately for many homeowners, insurance did not cover the...
Rent vs Buy: What is Your Best Option?
Property is an aspirational asset for many Americans. Whether you rent it or buy it, most people desire access to a place they can call home. The rent vs buy debate has existed for a long time, and this is because choosing to rent or buy property is a significant life...
How to Avoid Bad Tenants
If you have rented a house or an apartment before, you may have heard many complaints about landlords on issues such as not fixing your leaking bathroom faucet among other. Other than the horrifying property owners, there are also miserable tenants who often leave...
What Can a Landlord Deduct From a Security Deposit?
Tenants and landlords both ask the question “ What can a landlord deduct from a security deposit? ” It can be confusing for both parties when it comes to what’s allowed to be deducted from the deposit and what costs are the landlord’s responsibility. This is such a...
Importance of Taking Tenants Liability Insurance
Tenants liability insurance is something you don’t want to miss. You may take cover for your health or emergency, but your home needs cover too. The house you live in has valuables that need to be insured too. There are risks of fire, water damage, or other accidents...
Assessing the Costs of Keeping an Inherited House
When you inherit a home, it might seem great at first. If you decide to keep an inherited house, you need to assess the costs that you will regularly incur. You can then create a budget to keep the house in good condition for years to come. Property Taxes The...
Top 10 Tips to Find Roommates That Fit
When you’re young, roommates can be a great way to make rent and other necessities more affordable. Think of it like businesses distributing overhead through managed services. It often isn’t simple to find roommates, unfortunately, and a bad choice can end up costing...