Houston Property Management Blog

How Do I Raise Rent in an Occupied Unit in Houston, Texas?

PF Admin - Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Houston rental prices have skyrocketed 23% over the last seven years. This increase is likely due to rising market prices or increased property taxes. As a landlord, you might want to follow suit and raise rent on your property.Increasing rent is simple if your unit is unoccupied...

Equal Opportunity Housing in Texas Explained

PF Admin - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Every single human being deserves to have a place to call home where they feel safe. They also deserve the right to take up residence wherever they would like to. Equal Opportunity Housing works to make sure no one experiences discrimination in the housing market.Continue reading...

How to Buy Your First Rental Property in Texas

PF Admin - Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Have you ever thought about owning a rental property in Texas? If not, you definitely should.Owning a rental property allows you to earn passive income that's safe from the effects of inflation. Plus, while you make income from rent checks, your property appreciates. Eve...

Should I Allow Pets in a Rental Property? How to Decide

PF Admin - Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Is there any benefit to allowing pets in a rental property? There are many stories about property damages and aggressive attacks because of irresponsible pet-owning tenants. But there are also surprising benefits to pet-friendly leases.As a landlord, you may be reluctant to allow...

5 Benefits of Hiring a Property Management Company

PF Admin - Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Owning rental properties is an excellent source of additional income.However, if you decide to manage your property, you will need to spend a lot of time, money, and effort. Over time, you will feel the task is become overwhelming.But if you find a rental property manager, you ca...

A Quick Winter Property Maintenance Checklist for Houston Landlords

PF Admin - Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Are you ready for the winter weather? Are your properties and tenants prepared for the potential storms that hit during the winter months? Property maintenance is an important step for every landlord to ensure a safe and comfortable winter. If you ignore the prep work, it...

Understanding Security Deposits: A Guide for Landlords

PF Admin - Tuesday, February 8, 2022

As a landlord, you never know when a tenant will accidentally damage your property or suddenly find themselves unable to pay for a month's rent. When that happens, it helps to have some kind of backup plan established to cover the costs. For that reason, one of the first...

7 Tips for Tenant Screening

PF Admin - Tuesday, January 25, 2022

In the United States, there are over 43 million renters and that number increases all the time. In such a sea of people, it can be difficult to know if you are getting good tenants or not. That is where tenant screening comes into play. If you can screen your tenants you wil...

A Guide to Eviction Protection for Landlords

PF Admin - Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Being a landlord is tough, and it's gotten much tougher in recent years. Following a long moratorium, landlords have to once again make tough decisions about their tenants.While many people want to instinctively side with tenants on issues of rent, it's important to note ...

Rent Collection: What to Do If Your Tenant Doesn't Pay

PF Admin - Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Even when you try your best to discourage people from paying their rent late, there are bound to be a few that find themselves in a pinch when rent is due. It leaves you wondering what to do about rent collection.Below, we've created a guide with a few tips that will help you...

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