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New in Property Taxes

The state of Texas has long been recognized for its unique property tax system. Property taxes play a significant role in funding local governments and public services, but they can also be a source of confusion and frustration for homeowners and businesses, particularly in Texas where taxes have risen to outrageous levels in recent years.

Key terms you need to know to thrive in Real Estate

Real estate is a complex and dynamic field, with its own unique set of terminology. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in a property, it’s essential to understand the key terms that are commonly used in the industry so you can really thrive in real estate.

How can your local REIA help you?

A great  way to become an amazing real estate investor is to be a member of your national and/or local Real Estate Investor Associations.

Get your offer accepted in this competitive market

There’s nothing as frustrating as when you have found a great property                                                      and then lose it in negotiations with the seller.

Who Are Today’s Renters

Myths about buying and selling debunked

Breaking into the real estate industry can be really hard and frustrating, especially when there is so much false information going around.

How much do you know about the latest technology in Real Estate?

Today in this fast-paced world, we rely on technology more than ever.   Each industry is creating advanced, revolutionizing tools to improve and automate the way they do business, and Real Estate isn’t falling behind.

Are you ready for the 2022 Tax Season?

As we move forward in the new year, many of you will begin to turn your thoughts to tax preparation. While we are not tax professionals, our staff at Frontline knows how stressful tax time can be. We strive to reduce your stress by providing the needed documents such as year-end reports and 1099s, all of which have been issued to our investors.

Investor Update

Back in May we brought to your attention the unfortunate fact that we had begun receiving an increased amount of fraudulent documents on the incoming rental applications. Since this discovery we have been diligently researching each application that comes in to ensure the validity of their documents such as payment verification, rental verification, and government identification.

You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it

Since September 4th, 2020 landlords, property managers, and professional real estate organizations have been fighting the eviction moratoriums put in place by the CDC. While little traction was made to fight the moratorium during its original span (9/4/2020 – 12/31/2020) those fighting the moratorium began to make headway during the first part of 2021.

Summer Rental Season: The Heat is On…Literally

To most of the world, summer means happy times and sunshine but to those in Property Management, it means go time! Summer is the busiest time of the year for move-outs and new leases and here at Frontline Property Management, Inc., we look forward to the challenge!

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance      in Property Management

Over the years Texas weather has become the brunt of many jokes! From the severe heat during the summer months to the volatility of the fall and winter, our weather is quite nonsensical and, while this lends quite a bit of humor to our lives, it can make planning quite difficult.

Normal Wear and Tear for Rental Properties:    A Landlord’s Guide

As anyone who has ever managed rental property can tell you… tenants always “leave the property better than it was when they moved in”. Though we know that is rarely an accurate statement, determining what you can and can not legally charge tenants for is a burden that we all must face.

New Year’s Resolutions for Successful Real Estate Investors

If ever there was a year that warranted a fresh start it is certainly this one! By now (and, quite frankly, well before now) we are all ready to say farewell to 2020 and begin 2021 refreshed and renewed; and while most are ready to jump into the usual New Year’s tradition of setting personal resolution that will likely be forgotten by February 1st, we have created a list of resolutions specifically designed to help real estate investors succeed for years to come…

2020 Strikes Again! CDC Moratoriums on Evictions

At this point, 2020 has both real estate investors and property managers desperately attempting to keep up with the ever-changing rules and regulations regarding rent collections, late fees, and evictions. Unfortunately, most of us are fairing about as well as Lucy and Ethel during their stint working for the chocolate factory...

What Everyone Should Know About Fair Housing: Accommodations & Modifications

It certainly is not the amount of information one must memorize when renting out real estate! However, overwhelming as it may be, the Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S. Code § § 3601-3619 and 3631) has greatly increased the ability of those who fall within the seven protected classes to find desirable housing throughout the country…

Baseball Season May be on Hold but the Curveballs Keep Coming

As we navigate through the continual curve balls of 2020, many find themselves wondering “What challenge will we face next?”…

Of all the curve balls of 2020, its first has had the largest impact on the real estate rental market…

We Will Survive #COVID-19

By now, most real estate investors are contemplating what the long-term effect of COVID19 will look like and how they will be affected. The truth of the matter is no one can be 100% sure what the future holds.

Currently, the DFW metro-plex is under…

It’s Tax Time!

As we move forward in the new year, many of you will begin to turn your thoughts to tax preparation. While we are not tax professionals, our staff at Frontline Knows how stressful tax time can be. We strive to reduce your stress by providing the needed documents such as year-end reports and 1099s, all of which have been issued to our investors…