How to Negotiate a Lease Renewal

By Sandra Ferguson Thursday, June 23, 2022

Lease renewal is coming around, and one thing has changed the economic inflation rate. Because of the increase in inflation, it's only natural to increase the rent your tenants pay during the lease renewal period. This will ensure you're able to cover the inflation increa...

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Leasing Management Company

By Sandra Ferguson Thursday, June 9, 2022

Do you own a rental property in Houston Texas? If you answered yes to this question, you probably understand how important it is to be a reputable landlord.Whether you own a single-family rental home, a multi-family property, or a handful of rental units, what your tenants think ...

How You Should Be Calculating a Your Tenants Security Deposits

By Sandra Ferguson Thursday, May 26, 2022

Are you a real estate investor wondering how to calculate security deposits? It is important to determine what a fair deposit will be before you hand the tenant the keys. 9 out of 10 renters paid an average security deposit of $700 in 2021.So how do you calculate security deposit...

Are Your Troublesome Tenants Under Eviction Protection?

By Sandra Ferguson Thursday, May 12, 2022

Having a rental property can be a lucrative way to build wealth. Yet, there are many things about being a landlord that you should consider first. It can be helpful to understand rental leasing and leasing management in its entirety before becoming a landlord. Bein...

3 Tips for How to Handle Security Deposits and Rent Collection

By Sandra Ferguson Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Security deposits and rent collection—these are two of the most crucial and sometimes daunting tasks a landlord has to manage.Thankfully, collecting rent is easier now than ever before, giving you plenty of options. Taking security deposits is also a straightforward process...

3 Rental Property Management Tips for Property Managers

By Sandra Ferguson Tuesday, April 5, 2022

In 2019, the rental vacancy in Houston, Texas, fell to 8.79 percent. And with rental prices skyrocketing, keeping renters happy and properties full is crucial. As a property manager, it's your responsibility to handle all the components of the property. These include ten...

What Are Accidental Landlords?

By Sandra Ferguson Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Are you an accidental landlord? The average price of a home in Texas is around $375,000. Have you received property inheritance and don't know what to do with it?Many people like the idea of holding on to the home and using it for an investment. Managing a property can seem s...

Support Animals and Rental Properties: What Are the Laws?

By Sandra Ferguson Tuesday, March 1, 2022

There are up to 500,000 support animals in service today. You’ll find that the numbers vary due to different definitions assigned to these animals. In 2019, about 200,000 animals were designated as emotional support animals.As a property owner, do you know if you must allow...

How to Become a Section 8 Landlord: An Informative Guide

By Sandra Ferguson Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The numbers don't lie: a startling 2.1 million Americans live in Section 8 housing. It's a worthwhile program that provides affordable housing to 2.8% of Americans through rental and housing subsidies.The truth is-- dealing with Section 8 housing is not that muc...

A Quick Guide to Rent Collection for Landlords

By Sandra Ferguson Tuesday, February 8, 2022

If you're a property owner with one or more rental properties, rent collection is a big part of making money.Being a landlord isn't an easy task. You've got to maintain the property, make sure your tenants are satisfied, market vacant properties, and collect rent from...