The Advantages of Rental Property Management
Property owners think about the homes they own as a business investment. So focused on the possible profit and benefits of owning a home and renting it out, they often lose sight of the potential risks involved. Every investment that promises reward comes with its own...
Rental Property Management Helps You Comply with Landlord/Tenant Discrimination Laws
Our society is more aware than ever before of everyone around us and their civil rights. In 1968, the Fair Housing Act was established to protect all citizens from being discriminated against for reasons such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender,...
Single-Family Rental Investing vs. Multi-Family Rental Investing
When Specialized Houston Property Management Company started out almost 30 years ago, the general public was mostly interested in investing in multi-family units or apartments. If people did invest in single-family homes, it was so they could fix up an older home and...
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...