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*en Ingles aqui Derechos De Los Inquilinos En Texas 2024 En nuestra siguiente entrada de la serie The Tired Landlord, ahora abordamos el problema entre los ocupantes ilegales y los propietarios de viviendas y cómo presenta un gran dolor de cabeza legal del tamaño de Texas. Primero, definamos qué es un ocupante ilegal. Un ocupante ilegal es … Continued

Going through an eviction process can be tough for everyone involved—whether you’re a property owner trying to get your rental unit back through a writ of possession or a tenant who’s worried about where to go next. In Texas, the final step in the eviction process grants landlords the legal right to regain possession of … Continued

A new acronym in real estate is being popularized. Do you know the meaning of RTL? The definition is “residential transition loans” and large institutional players are coming into this niche investing space.  These lending products offered by financial services companies like CoreVest, Backflip, or Rain City Capital are crucial short-term financing options for real … Continued

Design Inspiration for Your Master Bath Have you been thinking about home improvement options for your home? What about master bathroom design ideas? A well-designed master suite is highly important in the development of a luxurious dream home. A primary bathroom connects with the master bedroom and other living spaces (e.g., living room) and compliments … Continued

What is a Preliminary Title Report? If you are in the real estate market to buy or sell your home, perhaps you have asked yourself this question. A preliminary report is issued during due diligence and closing, outlining what will and will not be covered under the future title insurance policy. It is a document … Continued

Got an old house smell that you need help with? It is a common occurrence for many homeowners to encounter mildew and musty smell problems in their houses that causes that old home smell. While detecting the musty old house smell is relatively easy, understanding their causes, identifying their sources, and getting rid of the … Continued

The one-to-four family residence is long a staple of residential real estate investors. In fact, the multi-family home has distinct advantages in terms of taxation and revenue, even when the owner is following the Bigger Pockets house hacking philosophy and occupies one of the units and creating rental property income with the other cash flowing … Continued

What does a Texas wholesaler do? *Updated 10-28-2024 Wholesale real estate is an investing strategy that has gained significant traction in the housing market, especially in Texas. But what is wholesale real estate in Texas? At Bright Bid Homes, we have a unique perspective to offer as we are active real estate wholesalers in the … Continued

*Updated 12-5-2024 A quadplex is a type of multifamily property with four separate units, each with its own entrance and utility setup. By definition, quad plex means four units or parts. Each section of the apartment building and housing structure must be a complete unit and have a separate, lockable front door. Quadplexes, also called … Continued

What is Section 8 Housing In Texas? Housing affordability has become a major challenge in Texas and throughout the country. The Section 8 housing and rental assistance program is officially known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, but most tenants, landlords, investors, and even regulators refer to the HCV program as section 8 housing. The … Continued

*** Update 9-24-2024 Understanding capital gains taxes in Texas is crucial for anyone involved in buying and selling of real estate or any form of investments, whether they be in assets like stocks, bonds, or a Texas house. While federal capital gains tax rates and rules apply uniformly in other states across the United States, … Continued

*** Updated 9-6-24 Howdy real estate investors! Here is an real estate insider trick of the trade. Use the option period in Texas and strategic use of option fees to protect yourself when either home buying or home selling. Let us explain. The option period can play a significant role in bringing peace of mind … Continued