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Getting StartedShould You Furnish Your Rental? Furnished vs. Unfurnished in DFW
Unfurnished is the default for DFW houses because the tenants who stay longest bring their own furniture. Furnished works for a narrow set of renters and homes. How to tell which one you have before buying a couch.
Justin Brown · 8 min read
Getting StartedLong-Term vs. Short-Term Rental in North Texas: An Owner's Comparison
Short-term rental income looks bigger until you subtract vacancy, cleaning, furnishings, hotel taxes and your own hours. Here is the comparison North Texas owners should run, including the city and HOA rules to confirm first.
Justin Brown · 8 min read
Getting StartedRenting Out a Condo in DFW: HOA Rules, Leasing Caps and Management
A condo rental runs through the association before it runs through you. Leasing caps, tenant registration, insurance layers, assessments and shared-wall repairs all work differently than in a house. Here is what to check and how to set it up.
Justin Brown · 8 min read
Getting StartedRenting Out a Duplex or Fourplex: Small Multifamily Management Basics
A duplex or fourplex is one building with two to four leases, and everything the units share is where management gets harder. Here is how to handle shared systems, utilities, tenant mix, owner-occupancy, common areas and lease timing.
Justin Brown · 9 min read
Getting StartedRenting Out a New Construction Home: Warranties, HOAs and First Tenants
A new build rents well, but the first year is when warranties expire, HOAs enforce leasing limits and the lawn either takes or dies. Here is how to handle each one before the tenant moves in.
Justin Brown · 7 min read
Getting StartedKeeping a Rental Through Divorce, Job Loss or a Big Move
A rental can survive a divorce, a layoff or a cross-country move if the decisions are made in the right order. The property is rarely the problem. The missing paperwork and the unanswered tenant usually are.
Justin Brown · 8 min read
Getting StartedRenting Out a Parent's Home: A Family Decision Made Simpler
Renting a parent's home means settling authority, belongings, condition and money among people who love each other and disagree. Here is the order that keeps the house a shared asset instead of a shared argument.
Justin Brown · 8 min read
Getting StartedYour First Year as a Landlord: What Actually Happens
The first year as a landlord is mostly quiet months punctuated by three or four events that decide whether you enjoy this. Here is the calendar, the surprises and the time it takes.
Justin Brown · 7 min read
Owning & InvestingCash Flow vs. Appreciation: How DFW Rental Owners Should Think About Returns
A rental pays in two ways: monthly cash flow and equity growth you only collect when you sell or refinance. Which matters more depends on your horizon, your reserve and how the property is run.
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