Property Management Blog

Attitude

I recently posted a blog entry about rental scams. The amount of time I spent dealing with people calling to verify the price of that house really soaked up a lot of my time. Valuable time that I could have spent generating more business and putting food on my families table. I d...

Beat the heat with these simple tips!

The Texas heat can be unbearable at times, especially if your air conditioner isn't running at peak performance, and we are quickly heading to the dog days of summer. Here are a few simple tips to help you get the most out of your AC this year. 1. Caulk Around Doors And Windows A...

Breaking the Lease

Most tenants sign a lease for a year at a time. This ensures that for that year, a steady income can be counted on and decisions for either finding new tenants or continuing a lease can be thought out and planned on. This helps landlords rest easy in tenant stability for ...

Catalytic Thefts on the Rise

Catalytic converters are stolen and sold to scrap metal dealers for the precious metals within them like platinum, palladium, and rhodium. It can take a thief less than two minutes to steal the catalytic converter from your vehicle, and it will cost you roughly $1000-2000 to repl...

Cold Weather Drives Rodents Into North Texas Homes

The recent cold snap in North Texas is both a blessing and curse when it comes to keeping critters at bay. The freezing temperatures can kill off part of the insect population, while also driving rodents into homes. Orkin lists DFW as 10th worst in the country when it comes...

Cold Weather Precautions

It is that time of year again. Be sure to cover outside water faucets to prevent broken pipes before the freezing temperatures arrive. Walk the perimeter of your home and seal up any holes dime-sized or bigger to prevent rodents from entering. If you have pets, be alert for coyot...

Cooler season leads to unwanted guests

The dropping temperatures make us all want to bundle up inside where it is warm and this is no difference for the rodents, squirrels, and possums in our neighborhoods. If a mouse/rat can get it's head in a hole it can also get the rest of its body through. A hole in your home as ...

COVID-19 Update: USPS Change for Collecting Signatures

As we all continue to adapt to societal changes needed to help control the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to keeping you, our valued client, informed about any changes that may impact the critical mail services you rely on and expect from the United States Postal Service (US...

Defrost your frozen windshield quickly without cracking it!

The standard way to defrost a windshield is to go outside and start your car 20-30 minutes before you want to drive it. However, that burns gas, which is expensive, and it releases emissions, which are bad for the air quality. You could also use an ice scraper if you have one, b...

Four Things That Will Keep Your Renters Happy

A happy, responsible renter is like gold, and — as with any treasure — you donât want to lose it. If you want to enjoy long relationships with your tenants, follow these four tips for keeping them happy and ready to renew that lease. 1. No Surprises The best way ...