Gone are the days of tenants slipping rent under their landlords’ doors. Modern technology makes it possible for landlords to accept online rent payments, rather than taking live checks. Some landlords are still living in the 20th century, though — still accepting live rent checks and managing an analog process in a digital world. At HUNTAHOME,
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Real estate investors are regularly exploring neighborhoods of all kinds. As they seek out the next great investment opportunity, they are likely to encounter homes in neighborhoods with homeowners associations (or “HOAs,” for short). But here’s the question: Should you invest in homes with HOAs? As with so many questions in real estate investing, the
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Rental property maintenance in Dallas is something all property owners should prioritize. After all, you’ve invested a lot of time and money into your property. The last thing you want is for it to fall apart because you didn’t take a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs. And just think, if you stay on top
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No real estate investor wants to add to his or her list of expenses. That’s why many choose hands-on, do-it-yourself property management. Hiring a property management company would just be another expense, right? Yes, third-party property management is an expense. But it’s better to look at management costs as an investment that pays out a
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As 2018 turns into 2019, it’s the ideal time for property owners and landlords to think about their portfolios and what they hope to accomplish in the New Year. Perhaps you want to add new properties to your portfolio. Maybe you want to improve your existing properties in order to increase rents. Or it could
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Vacancy is a four-letter word in real estate investment. You always have long-term prospects for a significant return upon resale, but it’s often monthly cash flow in the short-term that makes a deal click. Unfortunately, vacancy means there is no cash flow. You’re paying principal, interest, taxes and insurance as well as a maintenance and
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Owning rental properties can be a lot of work, but with the right team behind you, it doesn’t have to be. If you’re a landlord, especially if you have multiple properties, you should consider getting a Dallas property manager to maintain and run the day-to-day operations of your income properties for you. Their knowledge and
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Flipping houses can be a fun and quick way to make an easy profit. Purchasing a home on foreclosure or a fixer-upper, cleaning it up, and selling it allows investors to be creative through home design. Bank notes, deeds, and tax liens don’t require marketing, leasing, and renting, but turning your property investment into a
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Real estate is one of the best investment vehicles you can find for a number of reasons. So why doesn’t everyone have a rental property or two? The answer: Because day-to-day management of a rental property can be a headache for owners. Think about what it takes to maintain a single-family home. Someone needs to
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Dallas Texas is one of the largest cities in the United States. It’s no surprise with all the development and corporations moving into town. I mean, these people have to live somewhere, right? Take a minute at a red light and look around. All you see are cranes, cement trucks and crews working around the
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