Tenant Pet Policies: Tips for Property Managers and Tenants
Cat hair, dog slobber, and muddy pawprints may come to mind when you think about pets in rentals. These furry animals are valuable to people, and are considered family in most cases. While most property owners worry that pets will decrease the property value of their...
Specialized Property Management’s RentMoney Program for Tenants
Being a landlord can be stressful if tenants don’t pay their rent on time, and being a tenant can be stressful if your landlord is breathing down your neck for payment. Add to that already-tense relationship the maintenance issues and unexpected expenses, and both...
Rent Rates Continue to Rise Nationally and in Property Management
All over the nation rent prices are climbing, with RentCafe indicating the national mid-year average at $37 more than last year, with the highest rates in Manhattan at $4,190, and Los Angeles around the $2000s and $2500s. These rates are increasing quickly, with...
Myths vs. Facts About Property Management
People tend to assume a lot of things about the realities of owning a rental property, especially when they first get started. There’s a learning curve that may surprise those who are new to owning property. They soon realize that managing their property, finding...
How to Read Reviews When Choosing a Property Management Company
Studies show that people trust reviews more today than ever before. “How important are customer reviews to shoppers? Very important, as it turns out. The fact is, 90% of consumers read online reviews before visiting a business. And 88% of consumers trust online...
Property Management: The Seven Specialized Guarantees
When people ask us what makes Specialized Property Management Houston special, we always tell them it’s the seven specialized guarantees. We promise our clients more peace of mind than anyone else can offer through our specialized services. Hiring a property manager...
Communicating with Your Property Manager: What to Know
You have decided to entrust the management of your rental property to a professional property manager. Congratulations. Smart investors know that this is the best way to earn more on your investment and have a more profitable and successful experience. When you decide...
Moving Out of Your Rental Home in Houston: Tenants Checklist
At Specialized Property Management, we enjoy providing outstanding service to our great tenants, and if it’s time for you to move on, we hope you have enjoyed your stay in one of the properties we manage. We know that moving is often stressful, and you probably have a...
Tenant’s Guide to Moving Into Your Houston Rental Home
Specialized Property Management is delighted to welcome you to your new rental home. We know that moving can be stressful, and we know that there are often a multitude of little details to pay attention to. It’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed. We’ve put together...
Security Deposits & How They Work | Specialized Property Management Tenant Tips
Moving out of your Houston rental property requires you to wrap up a lot of loose ends and begin planning for the next chapter in your residential life. We hope you have enjoyed your stay in one of the properties managed by Specialized Property Management. As you’re...