Houston Landlord’s Guide to Pets, Service and Companion Animals
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, December 2, 2021
You may see a dog as simply a dog, but is it a pet or a service animal or a companion animal? This is an area of the law that’s extremely detailed and in some cases confusing. Houston landlords have been grappling with how to handle tenants who need service animals, emotion...
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How to Have a Seamless Move-Out | Expert Advice from Houston Property Managers
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, November 18, 2021
Most Houston landlords prefer to renew lease agreements with residents at the end of a tenancy, but sometimes you’ll have to prepare for the move-out process instead. Make things as seamless and efficient as possible by clearly explaining your expectations, preparing to con...
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10 Terms to Include in Your Houston Rental Property Lease Agreement
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, November 4, 2021
The lease agreement you sign with your tenants is an important part of protecting your Houston rental property and your own financial security. Mistakes are easy to make, particularly because landlords often use lease templates that don’t cover all the Texas laws and requir...
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Best Practices for Handling Tenant Maintenance Requests like a Professional Houston Property Manager
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, October 21, 2021
If you’re working with a professional Houston property manager, maintenance won’t be much of a concern for you. The property management partners you’ve hired will take care of emergencies as well as routine and preventative maintenance. They’ll have a great team of vendor...
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Why Houston Single-Family Homeowners Should Work With OmniKey Realty
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, October 7, 2021
OmniKey Realty is an experienced property management company serving owners and investors in north and east Texas. If you own a single-family property as an investment or you’re thinking about renting out your own home to earn some cash flow while your asset increase in val...
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Common Tenant Complaints and How to Handle Them Professionally | Dallas Property Management
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, September 23, 2021
Tenant complaints can be irksome, especially if you’re trying your best to be responsive and provide an exceptional rental experience in your Dallas investment property.
While not every tenant complaint deserves your immediate time and attention, some of them are valid a...
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How to Reduce Vacancies in Your Investment Property | Dallas Property Management
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, September 9, 2021
You don’t have to be an experienced real estate investor to understand the high cost of a vacant rental property. It’s the quickest way to reduce your cash flow and your long-term ROI. To have an effective and profitable investment experience, you need to keep your proper...
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Hurricanes, Storms, and Protecting Your Dallas Investment Property
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, August 26, 2021
The weather in Dallas is unpredictable. Over the last several years, we’ve dealt with fallout from natural disasters we never expected to see, including hurricanes and freezing cold winters.
This illustrates the importance of preparing your Dallas investment property for...
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Should I Hire a Dallas Property Manager For My Out-of-State Investment Property?
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, August 12, 2021
Hiring a Dallas property manager when you’re living out of state or even out of the country is crucial. There are three specific reasons this is necessary:
You need a local expert to protect your investment property.
You need someone nearby to respond to maintenance...
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Preventive Maintenance Tips to Avoid Major Repair Costs Later | Dallas Property Management
By OmniKey Realty - Thursday, July 29, 2021
No one likes emergency repairs. Tenants find them frustrating and disruptive while owners find them expensive and inconvenient.
Things will happen when we least expect it, and little can be done about that.
However, you can reduce the risk of emergencies and major repai...
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