From the first decision to invest in real estate to actually buying your first rental property, there is a lot of research to be done. This may be daunting for the first-time investor. Owning property is a tough business and the field is littered with obstacles that can eradicate your returns. Here are the top
Buying a house with the intention to rent it out may be a good bet in San Antonio, with its booming population and low unemployment rate. With excellent job growth, particularly in lower paying jobs, population growth and relatively low home prices make investments in single-family homes as rental properties a good opportunity, not to
How serious are bed bugs? The U.S Dept. of Defense is assisting with extermination strategy. It’s been three years in the making. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft of a Federal Strategy on Bed Bugs. The strategy is intended to provide guidance for how various levels of government can join forces
If you are like me and had to replace a furnace in 2013, or replaced an air conditioner or even put in a new water heater, you may be eligible to get a tax credit on your 2013 taxes that you will be filing before April. 2013 was the last year you could claim these
Taking a Bite out of Texas Those who live in their own homes are 65 or older or disabled, or who are disabled veterans can take advantage of various homestead exemption allowances. However, the exemption does not happen automatically. Owners must file a valid application with the local appraisal district to qualify for reduced taxes.