Why a home inspection should come first to a negotiation
May 22, 2023
Why a home inspection should come first to a negotiation
In Real Estate it is essential to mitigate risks and make informed decisions. When negotiating the purchase of a property, (Read More…)
May 8, 2023
What needs to be done before selling a house
Selling a house can be a daunting task, but with proper preparation, it can become an easy process that yields (Read More…)
April 24, 2023
How to sell an unsellable house
Selling a home can be a stressful and challenging experience, particularly if the property has been on the market for (Read More…)
April 12, 2023
Should you consider buying a foreclosure property?
As a Real Estate Investor, we know you’re always on the lookout for opportunities to expand your portfolio. One option (Read More…)
March 29, 2023
Things you can negotiate when buying a property besides the price
As a Real Estate investor you need to have your negotiation skills polished to thrive in the industry and get (Read More…)
March 7, 2023
Common mistakes investors make when dealing with sellers
Investing in real estate can be a lucrative opportunity, but it’s not without its challenges. One of the biggest challenges (Read More…)
February 21, 2023
Cash vs credit: which is best when making an investment?
One of the questions we often hear from our clients is whether it’s better to invest with cash or credit. (Read More…)
February 6, 2023
Cheap ways to upgrade and update your rental property
Property upkeep can be one of the most stressful things about having a rental property. While you do not want (Read More…)
January 24, 2023
Most common mistakes buyers make
The real estate industry can be tricky, and whether you are a seasoned investor or you have just begun making (Read More…)
January 2, 2023
Red flags you shouldn’t ignore when looking for a real estate agent
It can be hard to find people who can help you grow as a great real estate investor. Whether you (Read More…)
December 22, 2022
Texas Division of Emergency Management: What you should know about it
Given the recent bad weather in Texas, which unfortunately has become a common occurrence, and being a real estate investor (Read More…)
December 5, 2022
December – Give back to your community
We’ve reached the end of our investors resolution list, and it’s time to make the best of the most wonderful (Read More…)
November 21, 2022
Investor’s Basics Series: The extra fees and costs everyone forgets when buying a property
Whether you have decided to try getting an off the market property or not, now that you have found the (Read More…)
November 9, 2022
November – Read and research
You have established the niche you want to concentrate on, now it’s time to focus on becoming an expert. A (Read More…)
October 11, 2022
Investor’s Basics Series: The details on buying off market
You have the timeline to plan for your next property purchase, now you can decide if it’s worth it to (Read More…)
September 26, 2022
October – Find your niche
Now that you are great at finding new opportunities everywhere you can, it is time to learn how to find (Read More…)
September 13, 2022
Investor’s Basics Series: How long is the house buying process?
Now that you have done your research and asked yourself the right questions to find the perfect property, it’s time (Read More…)
August 29, 2022
September – Keep an eye out for opportunities
Another big part of being a Real Estate Investor, after you have kept up to date with new laws and (Read More…)
August 15, 2022
Investor’s Basics Series: Things you need to ask yourself before buying a property
In this series aimed to help investors navigate the tricky seas of Real Estate, we will try to give tips (Read More…)
August 1, 2022
August – Find ways to keep updated with the changes in laws and regulations
You are on the path of learning what you can to achieve personal and professional growth, now it is time (Read More…)
July 18, 2022
How to choose the perfect insurance company for you
After the effort it takes to acquire properties, you want to make sure your investment is as safe as possible. (Read More…)
July 5, 2022
July – Learn something new
Now that you have the perfect marketing strategy, you can continue in this path to becoming a great real estate (Read More…)
June 20, 2022
How appraisers determine how much a property is worth
Whether you want to buy or sell a property, the appraisal process can determine what decision you make. In Texas, (Read More…)
June 8, 2022
June – Brainstorm and create a marketing strategy
Now that you have worked on your strategy to improve your Return of Investment, it is time to create a (Read More…)
May 23, 2022
All you need to know on Subletting
One of the trickiest issues that come with leasing a property is subletting. It can be hard to understand how (Read More…)
May 9, 2022
May – Improve your ROI strategy 
After you have created the perfect strategy to find properties, now you will need to find ways to get the (Read More…)
April 25, 2022
Common tenant complaints and how to manage them like a pro
It does not matter how well you keep your property, some issues are still bound to appear. Handling tenants can (Read More…)
April 11, 2022
Getting your rental house ready for spring
One of the most beautiful seasons is here: Spring! And with it come new things to work on your property. (Read More…)
March 28, 2022
April – Rethink your strategy for finding new properties
Now that you have created the perfect routine, what is the next step? One of the keys to being successful (Read More…)
March 15, 2022
How to invest long distance
When it comes to real estate, it can be scary to think about investing long distance, since it can be (Read More…)
February 28, 2022
March – Start a disciplined routine
Now that you have the perfect team, you need a strategy to make sure you stay on track and reach (Read More…)
February 14, 2022
Pros and Cons of starting an LLC
It can be tricky and scary to enter into an industry as big as Real Estate. One of the biggest (Read More…)
January 31, 2022
February – Create a Strong Team
After you have networked like a pro, it’s very important to surround yourself and solidify your relationship with the people (Read More…)
January 17, 2022
Winterizing Tips for Landlords – 1/17/2022
Over the years Texas weather has become the brunt of many jokes! From the severe heat during the summer months (Read More…)
January 4, 2022
January – Grow your network
From new vendors and contractors to strategic partners and the perfect property manager, having a strong, diversified network is really (Read More…)
December 20, 2021
New Required Addendum For Leasing Starting 1/1/2022
One of the most important factors in being a successful Real Estate investor is keeping up with all of the (Read More…)
December 6, 2021
Holiday Safety Tips for Tenants
This year’s holiday season is well underway! From spending time with our loved ones, to sipping hot cocoa by the (Read More…)
November 23, 2021
Some Must Reads for Real Estate Investors: Multi-Family Edition
Real Estate investing can be a daunting industry to break into! Between determining how to obtain financing, picking a property, (Read More…)
November 9, 2021
Why Choose a Professional (And Licensed ) Property Manager?
As the demand for rental property increases more and more investors are turning to real estate as a reliable and (Read More…)
October 26, 2021
Some Must Reads for Real Estate Investors: Single-Family Edition
Real Estate investing can be a daunting industry to break into! Between determining how to obtain financing, picking a property, (Read More…)
September 13, 2021
What Should be Included in a Residential Lease: The Basics
When leasing a residential property it is important to ensure that both you and the tenant know exactly what is (Read More…)
August 30, 2021
Fall Tips for Landlords
Over the years Texas weather has become the brunt of many jokes! From the severe heat during the summer months (Read More…)
August 16, 2021
Why You Need a Property Management Company in the DFW Area
Whether you are an out-of-state property owner, a longtime local landlord, or are just getting into the property rental business, (Read More…)
July 19, 2021
5 Pieces of Tips and Advice for Investing in Rental Property
Written By: Andrea Erickson
July 6, 2021
Determining Qualifying Criteria
Before detailing how to determine which criteria you will use for your applications, first be aware that you are legally (Read More…)
June 22, 2021
Speed vs Accuracy: Efficiently Finding Quality Tenants
The Dallas-Fort Worth rental market is one of many (and one of the most) competitive rental markets in the nation. (Read More…)
June 9, 2021
Application Process: Fraudulent Digital Documents (And How to Spot Them)
We’ve previously given tips on the application process as well as how to manage a property from out of state (Read More…)
May 28, 2021
Summertime Tips for Landlords
You should be sending out seasonal letters, communicating with your tenants what is expected to care for the property. A (Read More…)
May 24, 2021
Benefits and Challenges of Multifamily Property Management
Multifamily Properties may be the answer to the affordability issue that the nation currently faces. As we look forward to (Read More…)
May 10, 2021
Renting Your Multifamily Units: Three Issues to Be Aware Of
Multifamily housing is both an efficient and practical way to maximize the profitability of a property. While there are benefits (Read More…)
April 29, 2021
Multifamily: The Basics
Housing will continue to go for a premium – people will always need somewhere to live, and every year more (Read More…)
March 17, 2021
Sustainable Property Management: What Green Features are Millennials and Gen Z Expecting?
With an increased focus on climate and weather-related realities that we face, younger generations (who are quickly becoming the largest (Read More…)
February 2, 2021
Sustainable Property Management: Making Your Property Energy Efficient
Energy, efficiency, and sustainability are going to be hot topics as we enter both a new decade and a new (Read More…)
January 18, 2021
Choosing a Real Estate Market
The Dallas / Fort Worth real estate market, where Frontline Property Management does the majority of our business, is one (Read More…)
January 4, 2021
How to Manage a Property Remotely
We’ve previously discussed tips on managing a rental property when you live out of state. Since then we’ve all faced (Read More…)
December 29, 2020
How to Prepare for Severe Weather: Tenant Communication
When it comes to property management, you have to be proactive and not reactive. As we touched on briefly in (Read More…)
November 23, 2020
Property Management Record-Keeping: How to Properly Destroy Sensitive Documents
In the age of an increasing need for cyber-security due to rampant identity theft, the common person has a good (Read More…)
November 9, 2020
Property Management Record-Keeping: Business Documents
As we’ve said before, being a landlord is a business. To stay on top of your business, you need to (Read More…)
October 26, 2020
Property Management Record-Keeping: Owner Files
We are all well practiced in sorting out junk mail, whether it’s in our physical mailbox or the various email (Read More…)
October 12, 2020
Property Management Record-Keeping: Tenant Files
As a landlord, the bulk of your records will consist of Tenant Files. This is because every tenant (and every (Read More…)
September 28, 2020
Property Management Record-Keeping: First Steps
We’ve talked about why you need to have a focus on record-keeping when you’re managing a property, and briefly reviewed (Read More…)
September 16, 2020
Property Management Record Keeping: Risk Management
All business is subject to litigation. Knowing and understanding local, state, and federal laws is your first step towards avoiding (Read More…)
August 31, 2020
Property Management Record Keeping: The Basics
As you undertake the endeavor of managing your property, you’ll quickly realize that it’s not just the property itself and (Read More…)
August 17, 2020
Property Management Accounting: (More About) Security Deposits
In our last post, we discussed how to properly account for security deposits in your financial holdings. Which bank account (Read More…)
July 31, 2020
Property Management Accounting: Security Deposits
Handling security deposits can become unexpectedly contentious upon move-out or the sale of a property that currently houses renters. This (Read More…)
July 20, 2020
Property Management Accounting Basics: Reconciliation and Redundancy
Humans are hard-wired to seek maximum reward with minimal effort. We are driven to find ways to get things better (Read More…)
July 6, 2020
Property Management Accounting: Creating Your Chart of Accounts
Once you have decided which method of accounting you’re going to use,your next step is to set up your Chart (Read More…)
June 22, 2020
Property Management Accounting: Accrual Vs Cash-Basis Method
Being a landlord is a business, and whether you’re managing one property or several, you need a method of keeping (Read More…)
June 8, 2020
Property Management Accounting: The Basics
Your rental property is an investment. You will put your time, energy and money into it – so you will (Read More…)
May 26, 2020
Application Process: Pets
As a landlord, you have no doubt by now heard some serious horror stories. At the heart of every issue (Read More…)
April 27, 2020
Application Process: The Criminal Background Check
Why Run a Criminal Background Check At All? In searching for the tenant who will occupy your rental property, you (Read More…)
March 16, 2020
Improving the Marketability for Your Rental Property
As we have covered in a previous article, a common question that first-time landlords have is: How do I know (Read More…)
March 2, 2020
5 Steps to Prepare Your Property to Rent
There are a number of ways that you can improve the quality of your rental property. Before moving on to (Read More…)
February 17, 2020
How to Manage an Out-of-State Property
There are (more than) a few reasons that you might be interested in owning and managing an out of state (Read More…)
January 20, 2020
What You Need to Know About Fair Housing
Fair Housing isn’t just an attitude; it’s the law. The Fair Housing Act (FHA) (42 U.S. Code § § 3601-3619 and (Read More…)
January 7, 2020
Ten Questions to Ask a Prospective Property Manager
Imagine you are hunting for a new management team. You spend hours researching, calling and emailing multiple companies. But how (Read More…)
December 27, 2019
Becoming A Landlord
You own a home that you would like to rent. The arrangement seems like a simple one: You provide the (Read More…)
December 10, 2019
3 Must-Have Traits for Success
As a full-service brokerage, our team speaks to people interested in real estate investing nearly every day. Unfortunately, many of (Read More…)
November 26, 2019
Self-Managing, How to Determine If Its For You
If you are just starting out in real estate investing or you are looking to take your current investments to (Read More…)
July 30, 2019
How to determine how much rent to charge in Fort Worth, TX
When you’re pricing your rental property, one thing you don’t want to do is rely on the public rental comps (Read More…)
