3 Insider Tips on How to Become a Successful Real Estate Investor

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, June 29, 2021

You're bound and determined to make 2021 the year you began to truly build wealth. And you're dead set on making that happen by becoming a real estate investor. Smart thinking. Research shows that the demand for rentals will be strong term. And over the long haul, th...

Should You Allow Pets in a Rental Property?: The Pros and Cons to Consider

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, June 15, 2021

It's no secret Americans love their furry friends; over 80 million of us have a pet. If you have a rental property, however, is it a good idea to let renters bring their pets with them?Allowing pets in a rental property might seem like a cut and dry decision. If you feel stro...

Property Maintenance and Repairs - Determining Responsibility

By Michael Mengden Thursday, February 25, 2021

Maintaining a property is important to the investment and normally the property ownerís responsibility. However, there are times when the tenant could be responsible and sometimes that can be difficult to determine. Habitability is Essential Even if landlord and ...

How to Avoid Rental Scams

By Michael Mengden Thursday, December 17, 2020

In today’s high tech world, anything we want is available on the internet. So how does a property manager stay ahead of the cheats and scammers? It takes a true professional that has seen it all and stays educated about trends in the industry and is responsive to those tren...

Houston Property Management Laws and Regulations – What Houston Landlords Must Know

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, November 10, 2020

As a Houston landlord, you are bound by a number of federal, state and local laws that pertain to your rental property. We are all subject to the Texas Property Code. There is an entire chapter specifically dedicated to landlord tenant laws. It covers what those laws are and what...

Is It Time For A Rent Increase?

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, March 24, 2020

How are rent increases determined? Some people prefer to do small annual increases, others will do an increase only if they have had a major maintenance expense and some Owners never do rent increases. Some Owners like to use an annual percentage. Check with your property manager...

Deciding on Pets

By Michael Mengden Friday, February 21, 2020

Most Owners shudder when you mention pets. To be perfectly honest, this is an understandable reaction since there are times when tenants allow their pets to cause considerable damage or liability. However, when facing the issue of pets, Property Managers and/or Property Owners of...

Tenant Eviction in Houston – How to Deal with Bad Tenants and Late Payments

By Michael Mengden Saturday, December 1, 2018

The number one rule to remember when you have tenants who aren’t paying rent on time is that it’s better to work with them than to evict them immediately. Your biggest cost as a homeowner with rental property is turnover. There are a number of costs associated with pr...

Why Should I Pay for Professional Property Management in Houston?

By Michael Mengden Monday, June 20, 2016

We talk to a number of landlords and rental property owners in Houston who want to know why they should pay for professional property management. It might seem simple enough to manage and maintain a rental property on your own, but there’s actually a lot of time and kno...

Why Family Can Become Your Worst Tenants – Houston Property Management Education

By Michael Mengden Monday, June 13, 2016

Having a rental property is having a business, and you have to make decisions based on what’s best for that business. Renting to family members and friends can cause conflicts and require you to choose between your business and your relationships. A family member living ...