Rentals America Recognized as One of the Best Property Management Companies in McKinney, Texas

Expertise.com, a leading resource for locating and verifying the best local experts, has announced the 2021 Best Property Management Companies in McKinney, TX.  Candidates were scored on more than 25 variables across five categories and analyzed the results to provide a hand-picked list of the best.  Selection criteria included: availability, qualifications, reputation, experience, and professionalism. … Read More

Should Landlords Invest in a Storage Shed? Yes or No…

So, you just received an email from your tenant. He is renting your single-family unit and plans to stay but wants more storage space for lawn care items, outdoor furniture, and toys. Should you accommodate your tenant? Does this mean you can increase the rent? What if you install it, and then they move out – leaving it full of junk? … Read More

5 Tips to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Lease 

If a tenant pays the rent on time, takes care of the property, obeys the rules, and adheres to the lease agreement, of course, you want that tenant to stay long-term. It’s a no-brainer. After all, only occupied rental units make money, and finding new tenants costs time and money while creating a lot of hassle … Read More

Summertime Safety and Your Tenants

July is in full swing, and that means fun-in-the-sun season. Your tenants are flocking outside to enjoy the weather, cook up tasty meals in the backyard, and relax with family and friends around the pool.    But all this summertime fun can lead to an increase in personal injuries. Tenants rightfully expect that their safety will … Read More

Book Review: Investing in Rental Properties for Beginners by Lisa Phillips

As the title points out, this book is written for beginners. According to Lisa Phillips herself, her target audience is “regular, average people who want to know how they can find financial security through real estate investing.” Phillips also says this book “is for people who are interested in making money in a way that gives back.”    Having … Read More

Going Green as a Rental Property Owner

Of course, the environment is on your radar. You want to be eco-friendly, and you believe in sustainable living, but how does that apply to your rental properties? Here are some tips to be eco-responsible without wiping out your income.  Energy Efficiency: Of course, this will have more of an impact if you pay the utilities, but there are advantages even if … Read More

Your Rental Investment and Outdoor Living Space

While people have always enjoyed playing and relaxing outside, the pandemic sparked a greater longing for well-situated outdoor living spaces. As vacation and travel plans were postponed in favor of staying close to home, the focus turned to enjoying the outdoors. Those who transitioned to work-from-home welcomed outside living space as well. This pining for spending time outside is expected to continue as part of the new normal.   … Read More

9 Reasons to Invest in the Dallas Real Estate Market

Dallas’ winning business climate, combined with Texas’ low taxes, draws innovative companies from other states. Innovative companies strengthen economic diversity and bring more people who need a place to live. Consider these stats from a Norada article:  Population Expected to Double in Next 15 Years  Dallas is one of the leaders in the U.S. for employment and population growth.  52.9% of Dallas rents vs. 33% nationally.  … Read More

Should Landlords create an LLC for Their Properties?

The big question – should I create an LLC (Limited Liability Company) for my rental investments? An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a business that combines various components of a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. It is typically a less complicated business entity than a corporation. It is also relatively inexpensive to create and provides … Read More

Rentals America Salutes our Fallen Heroes

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31.  The Civil War may have ended in the Spring of 1865, but the resulting heartache of loss and destruction hung … Read More