San Antonio Property Management Blog

Here’s why you should avoid including utilities in your rent if you can.A common question I receive is, “Should I include utilities in my rent?” The short answer is no. If you can control it, I highly recommend not including utilities in your rent. There are ju...

Here’s everything you need to know about the property condition form.Today I want to talk to you about the property condition form. It just might be the most important form in all of property management, so it’s important you know what it is and how to use it. A ...

Get peace of mind when you think about your long-term goals.Today I’ll talk about why long-term goals are so valuable. They’re always important if you’re investing in real estate, especially with rental homes. Long-term goals, like holding a home for five to 10...

Here’s the system I follow for replacing carpet in my rental properties.The question of when you should replace the carpet in your rental property is a tricky one. A lot of it depends on your home’s condition and the subdivision you're in. If you're going for ...

Here’s why I don’t recommend furnishing your rental property.If you’re debating whether to rent out your home as furnished or unfurnished, I recommend the latter option, and today I’ll tell you why. For one thing, it’s a much easier option. I&rs...

These three upgrades will help modernize your rental home.In case you haven’t heard, a big trend has been happening in home design for the past three years or so: Homes are changing from a transitional to a more modern look. If you want to make your rental home look more mo...

Here are the three biggest changes we’re seeing in a post-COVID world.COVID has had a major effect on the real estate market and millions of people’s health. If you live in Texas, “snowvid” may have also affected you recently. With these major issues mostl...

Here’s the latest update about the federal eviction moratorium extension.In case you’re unaware, the Biden administration extended the federal eviction moratorium until June 30. That means if you have a tenant or resident who makes under $98,000 as an individual or 19...

New regulations mean things will likely change for property management.With the turbulence of our market, many people have been wondering about the future of property management. To put it simply, I think it’s going to be a great investment for anyone who owns properties. I...

Here’s how property management has been affected by all these odd events.How do natural disasters, black swan events, and other strange things like that affect property management? In 2020 and 2021, especially in Texas, we’ve experienced many crazy events. Of course, ...