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Should You Buy Rental Homes With One-Car Garages?

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When it comes to rental property, is a two-car or one-car garage better?When I work with investors, they’re often looking to buy rental homes, so naturally, we talk about parking. Most homes in San Antonio have two-car garages, so should you buy a rental property with a one...

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving

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I wouldn’t be where I am today without all of your support.The 2021 holiday season has officially begun! I hope you are as excited as I am.I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of you this Thanksgiving. I have met some truly wonderful people, and I&...

Who Should Maintain the Lawn?

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Should you or your tenant maintain the lawn?Between you and your tenant, who should maintain the lawn? I believe that in 99.9% of cases, the tenant should be the one taking care of a rental home’s lawn. The reason has to do with the expense and the fact that they’re d...

Should You Keep Security Systems for Tenants?

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Here’s why you shouldn’t keep a security system for your tenant.People often ask me, “Should I keep my security system for my tenant?” I know the times are different now, and there’s a bit more unrest in America and San Antonio, but my answer is stil...

How Do We Handle Maintenance Calls?

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Here’s how self-managing property owners should handle maintenance calls.If you’re self-managing a property, today you'll learn the best practices for handling maintenance calls. For a big company like us, we do things a lot differently. We have many systems in pl...

Should You Include Utilities In Your Rent?

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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...

The Ins and Outs of the Property Condition Form

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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 ...

Why Long-Term Goals Are Important

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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...

When Should You Replace Carpet in Your Rental Property?

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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 ...

Should You Rent Your Property Furnished or Unfurnished?

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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...
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