Seeing-Eye Dogs: What Landlords Need to Know

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, March 7, 2023

There are over 30 million people in Texas right now, and many of them need places to rent. But, some of those people need seeing-eye dogs.Landlords are legally compelled to make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities. This includes allowing them to keep serv...

3 Great Benefits of Offering a Tenant Portal

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Did you know that over 38% of Texan housing units are occupied by renters rather than owners?If you've bought one or more properties and want to rent them out for extra income, you may be wondering what property management services are essential and what ones aren't. One ...

Disabled Tenant Rights: A Guide for Texas Property Owners

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, February 7, 2023

According to the CDS, there are over 5 million adults in Texas that are disabled. There's a good chance that one of your future potential tenants will have one or more disabilities. As a property owner, it is your responsibility to provide acceptable living conditions for all...

Rent Collection: What to Do If Your Tenants Won't Pay

By Michael Mengden Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Everyone has had trouble paying rent at least once in their life. Maybe they had a medical emergency or miscalculated their budget.But what's the best path to take as a landlord when dealing with tenants who haven't paid their rent? While some people work with their landl...

Support Animals in Rental Properties: What You Need to Know

By Michael Mengden Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Owning a Houston rental presents a lot of challenges you may not anticipate. Case in point: receiving an emotional support animal (ESA) housing letter.If you're not allowing pets, the letter may make you take a second look at your regulations. On one hand, an ESA animal is an...

The Do's and Don'ts of Effective Maintenance Coordination in an Apartment

By Michael Mengden Friday, December 16, 2022

21% of property managers say maintenance is a challenge for them. If you own a rental property and agree with that 31%, then this article is for you. We'll discuss the do's and don'ts of maintenance coordination so it's an easier process. Maintenance coordina...

5 Mistakes Landlords Make in a Pet Friendly Apartment

By Michael Mengden Friday, December 2, 2022

As a landlord in Houston, Texas, renting pet-friendly apartments and homes can be a great way to boost your rental income. However, it isn't without its drawbacks.Allowing pets in a rental property increases your pool of possible tenants and lets you charge higher r...

Tips and Tricks on How to Make Rent Collection a Breeze

By Michael Mengden Friday, November 18, 2022

Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth are three of the largest cities in Texas. Unfortunately, these landlords filed more than 37,000 evictions in these three cities in the first quarter of 2022. Landlords want to avoid evictions, as they cost money and create extra stress. But la...

Landlord FAQ: Do You Allow Assistance Animals?

By Michael Mengden Friday, November 4, 2022

In recent years, the US has heard a lot of conversations about emotional support animals. In 2019, roughly 200,000 emotional support animals existed in the US. Emotional support animals are just one kind of support. Other animals offer physical disability services to their o...

4 Keys to Rental Investing Like a Pro

By Michael Mengden Friday, October 21, 2022

Did you know that the housing market gained a worth of almost $7 trillion last year and shows no signs of slowing down?Even owning a single rental property can end up giving you a substantial passive income. However, succeeding with this type of investment opportunity is sometime...