by Jason Zimmerman | Apr 23, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Renting out a property has become more complex, thanks to some strict laws and regulations that are in place on the state, federal, and local level. While Texas has always been considered a landlord-friendly state, there are recent laws in place that are uniquely designed to protect tenants and their interests.
by Jason Zimmerman | Mar 26, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
One of the reasons we promote a rigorous and detailed tenant screening process is to avoid late rental payments and the threat of eviction. Placing a tenant with a history of on-time rental payments means you can reasonably expect that tenant to pay rent when it’s...
by Jason Zimmerman | Feb 26, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Entering into a lease agreement means that both landlords and tenants are agreeing to specific responsibilities. As the property owner, you promise to provide a habitable property for your residents and they agree to pay you rent every month. Some of the...
by Jason Zimmerman | Feb 12, 2021 | Inspections, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education
As a rental property owner, you want to protect the condition of your Fort Worth investment home. For most owners, this means paying attention to maintenance and conducting routine property inspections before a tenant moves in and after a tenant moves out. It’s the...
by Jason Zimmerman | Dec 25, 2020 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
One of the best ways you can save money and increase ROI as a real estate investor in Fort Worth is to try and lower your property taxes. In Tarrant County, homeowners can appeal to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) office to have the appraisal value of their...
by Jason Zimmerman | Nov 6, 2020 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Documenting everything associated with your Fort Worth rental property is the best way to protect yourself and your investment. It’s easy to make a mistake, even if you’re an experienced landlord. Mistakes aren’t quite as terrible as they could be if you have the...