Did you know that landlords should carry certain types of insurance coverage on their properties? Did you know that Texas law dictates quantities and types of locks that should be installed? Those laws also dictate locations of smoke detectors. Professional management companies know these things and have your back.
There are property owners who are under the impression they can enter their investment property without a reason at any time or without notice because they “own” the property. Savvy investors know this actually is not the case and blatantly entering a tenant’s residence can lead to costly legal situations. Every landlord does have the
In any real estate transaction, protection is always important. Various types of insurance can help protect homeowners and lenders alike from unforeseen problems that might arise during the purchase of a property. Title insurance is one such type of safeguard that is valuable to both homebuyers and mortgage lenders. Although a title is searched at
Once it has been determined that an agency agreement exists, it can be terminated by the acts of the parties or by operation of law. Termination by Acts of the Parties Termination of an agency agreement by acts of the parties can be accomplished by either party or by both parties. If both parties agree
Can an exchange of e-mails between parties to a real estate transaction, either directly between the parties or through their brokers, constitute a binding contract? The question has been the subject of some debate as more cases involving the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (UETA) are being litigated. To definitively answer the question, a review of
Insurance is a necessity for investment property you pay with the hope that you will never have to use it for unforeseen events. With all the different emergencies, disasters, or problems that happen to a rental property, it is important a property owner have the best coverage possible. When did you last review your insurance