There are a number of reasons why a landlord may decide to deny an applicant, and there’s more to it than simply notifying an applicant about the bad news. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll take a closer look at key steps and critical information that landlords must be aware of when denying an applicant….
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From a broken window to holes in the wall to destruction that totals thousands of dollars, the damage tenants can do to a rental property is a landlord’s worst nightmare. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll examine some of the strategies that landlords can use to deal with destructive tenants, plus review the importance of…
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Passive aggressive tenants can cause plenty of stress for landlords, from maintenance requests to creating problems with other tenants. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll provide helpful tips on spotting passive aggressive tenants and how to avoid them….
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One of the downsides of being a landlord is the constant contact from tenants, from simple notification for maintenance to immediate emergencies. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll discuss some good strategies for setting up contact plans for tenants to communicate issues to landlords based on the need….
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Many landlords aren’t clear on their specific duty to guests and visitors to the rental property and what their responsibility and liability actually is. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll take a closer look at the landlord’s responsibility and a recent court case that helps clarify ordinary duty of care for landlords….
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Whether a landlord wants to install a security alarm on a rental property or a tenant requests permission to do so, there are several things to consider before moving ahead. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll examine some of the ups and downs of putting in security alarms in rental properties….
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When tenants expresses an interest in putting in a garden, landlords must carefully consider the pros and cons of granting permission. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll review whether or not tenants can change the property landscape, things landlords should consider before agreeing and some ideas on compromise….
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When landlords want to refinance a rental property for a better interest rate, a key factor in the process is a property appraisal to determine the value of the property. A low appraisal can jeopardize a landlord’s plan to refinance indefinitely. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll go over some things that landlords can…
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Even the best landlords sometimes can’t avoid legal action and require the services of a landlord tenant attorney On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll review the situations where landlords might need an attorney and some tips for finding a landlord tenant attorneys who can get the job done effectively and affordably….
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David and his wife of 28 years, Julie, founded Gr8 Houston Homes, LLC shortly after moving to Houston. Gr8 Houston Homes currently educates and supports the real estate investment community in Houston with two primary services: (1) buying real estate notes from property owners who have sold their properties by seller financing and (2) providing…
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