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Blog Post Tips to Attract Tenants in a Tough Houston, TX Market
By Trish Ferrier - Saturday, September 7, 2024

Tips to Attract Tenants in a Tough Houston, TX Market

According to Houston Agent Magazine, rent prices are cooling off in the city due to more supply than demand. Not only do you have to lower your rates to entice more renters to your property, but you're finding that overall, fewer people are also showing interest.This is takin...
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Blog Post Essential Information for Houston Landlords on Security Deposits
By Trish Ferrier - Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Essential Information for Houston Landlords on Security Deposits

A tenant pays a security deposit to a landlord at the beginning of a lease. This serves as financial protection for the landlord in case of damage to the property, unpaid rent, or other lease violations.Houston landlords must know the local rules and best practices for handling s...
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Blog Post Rental Management vs. Tenant Placement in Houston, TX: Pros & Cons
By Trish Ferrier - Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Rental Management vs. Tenant Placement in Houston, TX: Pros & Cons

Despite having big-city and world-class amenities like those in Los Angeles and New York, living and renting in Houston, TX, is cheaper. Here, the average rent is around 23% lower than the U.S. average. You can also rent a 3-BR apartment here for only about $1,793 monthly, wherea...
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Blog Post Rental Property Inspections: Houston TX Landlord's Guide
By Trish Ferrier - Sunday, July 21, 2024

Rental Property Inspections: Houston TX Landlord's Guide

Rental properties in Houston, Texas can be a great source of income, especially when using a sound investment strategy.There are various tasks you need to stay on top of, and one of the most crucial is property inspections. These allow you to assess the state of your rental prope...
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Blog Post Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investing in Houston, TX Neighborhoods
By Trish Ferrier - Sunday, July 7, 2024

Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investing in Houston, TX Neighborhoods

Have you ever wondered why some real estate investors are beset with problems like difficult tenants and devalued properties? In contrast, others seem to take the easy path to glory with a steadily growing portfolio of winners.It's not that the latter can predict the future. ...
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Blog Post How Do You Calculate Prorated Rent in Houston, TX?
By Trish Ferrier - Friday, June 21, 2024

How Do You Calculate Prorated Rent in Houston, TX?

If you've got a rental property in Houston, TX, there's probably a part of you that feels like you've struck oil! Since the pandemic, Houston has been the second most popular metropolitan city in the country.You shouldn't have any problems finding tenants for your...
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Blog Post Why Should I Look into Hiring a Property Manager in Houston, TX?
By Trish Ferrier - Friday, June 7, 2024

Why Should I Look into Hiring a Property Manager in Houston, TX?

How long has your Houston, TX property remained vacant? The rental vacancy rate across the country is over 6%. If you're struggling to find and retain renters, consider property management services.Hiring a property manager in Houston can save you time and help you generate m...
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Blog Post 15 Costly Mistakes
By Trish Ferrier - Tuesday, May 14, 2024

15 Costly Mistakes

Signing a lease agreement without reading it carefully. There is a lot more to the lease agreement than how much you pay each month and how long you'll live there. Your lease agreement is a legally binding document that contains a lot of the Do's and Don'ts about wher...
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By Trish Ferrier - Wednesday, November 4, 2020

First Class Designations

First Class Reality would like to recognize our employees who have earned another NARPM designation.
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By Trish Ferrier - Monday, April 6, 2020

Why You Should Hire A Property Management Company

There is a lot more to talk about when you’re thinking about the benefits of professional property management companies. All these things can be broken down into three basic reasons to hire a Houston property management company: it brings in more money for the owner; it cre...
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