The good thing about real estate investment is that a lot of people have gained wealth by practicing it correctly. Humble rental properties to be specific have a lot to offer investors looking to escape the volatility of the stock market and a fluctuating economy. Without a doubt, the most prominent benefit is that monthly rent check you’ll collect, which should pay the mortgage while leaving a little extra cash in your pocket.

The best thing about investing in Humble rental properties is that it is not just about rent payment. When done correctly and researched accurately, your rental properties can provide stable cash flow and tax benefits, not to mention steady increases in value and protection against inflation.

While it’s accurate that all investment brings a particular amount of risk, the durability of the rental market earns rental properties far less of a bet. Rental homes are always in demand, no matter how good or bad the economy is or whether the dollar is weak or strong. This fact means that steady cash flow is not only conceivable but highly doable. Provided that the monthly rental income is greater than expenses, investors can expect to see immediate positive income on every rental property they obtain in Humble.

There are actual tax benefits to capitalizing in rental properties, as well. On a federal level, it is possible to deduct operating expenses like insurance, property taxes, legal fees, management fees, and maintenance costs. You can also deduct depreciation every year, which is a significant but frequently forgotten benefit. The exact amounts and deductions may be subject to how much rental income you have and your local housing laws, but the result is often a high return on your investment.

One more way you’ll see significant proceeds is when your investment property appreciates. Real estate appreciation is the increase in the property’s value over time. So, as you’re collecting rent payments and taking advantage of a long list of big tax deductions, your property is also gaining value. Appreciation is a long-term benefit: it usually takes 5-10 years to see real gains in most markets. But then again in most cases, once you’re prepared to sell, you can get much more for the property than you initially paid for it.

One of the best reasons to invest in rental properties is that your investment is less likely to be negatively affected by inflation. When inflation occurs, it is expected that rent will also increase to keep pace. Inflation also leans toward driving the value of real estate upward. Nevertheless, expenses like a fixed-term mortgage will remain the same. Real estate investments are considered a hedge against inflation for the reason that they radically increase in value and profitability when inflation occurs.

With so many attractive viewpoints to investing in rental properties, it makes sense to incorporate real estate into your investment portfolio. Real Property Management Houston can help guarantee your rental properties preserve their value and remain profitable. Contact us online or call us directly at 713/830-1888 for more information.

Natural disasters are known to strike with little to no warning. Wherever you are in the country chances are that you have heard of hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, flash floods and the like and you know how destructive they can be. They can hit anywhere, they leave behind devastation, destroying homes and lives from coast to coast. For Cypress rental property owners, you better know what things to do and who to contact in case a natural disaster gets wrecked by a storm, fire, or flood. You have to know all of the measures so you can keep your renters safe and recuperating efficiently from disaster.

The time to start organizing for disaster recovery is now. Waiting until after a disaster has damaged your rental home to make a recovery plan can severely influence the recovery process. Preparation means doing what you can now to alleviate the gravest that nature has to offer. Purchasing proper insurance coverage is the best place to start, followed by performing a detailed assessment of your properties to determine the natural disaster threat level associated with each one. The state of each rental home should also be strictly observed, including the strength of retaining walls, the hazard posed by tall trees, and other possible problems.

If your rental property is damaged in a natural disaster, your first job ought to be to check on your tenants and make sure they are safe. The damage to your property should then be thoroughly documented and photographed, and the appropriate authorities and insurance companies communicate. If the damage is severe, your tenants may need to get alternative housing through their insurance carrier, and inspectors and contractors must be brought in right away to estimate the cost of and time need for repairs.

There is still a lot that needs to be done to be fully prepared, but having a property management company you can depend on is your first and best choice for a quick recovery. Even before a natural disaster threatens, Real Property Management Houston will help you determine the threat level for your rental home and create an action plan to help mitigate the damage. When disaster strikes, our team of experts will check on your resident’s, assess property damage, take photos, and send you the information you need to get your recovery underway. They will correlate with your insurance company, ensure that inspectors and contractors are fully licensed and insured, and assist renters with arranging for relocation and temporary housing when necessary.

For all of these purposes and more, Real Property Management Houston is the expert, reliable solution for all of your property management needs in Cypress and the neighboring areas. Please contact us online or by phone at 713/830-1888 for more information.

Listen to Dlea Nichols, a RPM Houston client and property owner, describe her experience using our Houston Property Tax Protesting Service.

Dlea owns two (2) properties in the Houston-Cypress TX area and uses one for her investment/rental property. D’Lea has used our services for the past 2 years and last year had quite a big amount of savings.

If you are interested in having your home’s property taxes protested, contact Kim@HoustonRPM.com. We will honor a one time flat rate fee for any of our RPM Houston Clients, Family or Friends. For one payment, one time, for one property – is 125.00. We will handle the rest.

Deadline is May 15th so if you are interested, contact Kim today at Kim@HoustonRPM.com.

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Unclogging a sink may appear to be easy to many however for the select few, we all might just need a bit of direction.

The items you will need are:

• A bucket
• Rubber Gloves
• Pliers or a Pipe Wrench

Whatever cause the sink to clog will soon be found out. Whether you are like many of our homes, it’s hair, gunk or even items that people allow to go down the sink.

To begin place the bucket under the curved part of the pipe, also known as the “P trap”. Making sure that you are wearing your gloves, grip the round metal part of the trap (also known as the slip nuts). Turn to loosen. If they seem hard to loosen, then it’s time for your pliers.

Then, once it is loose, grab your bucket and place under the p trap for any spills. Then, it’s time to clean it out by hand. Kinda sick huh? That is why we say to use the gloves.

After cleaning it all out reattach it all and tighten it up. Suggestion is – don’t use the pliers to tighten the pipe. You can tighten it too much and crack the pipe.

So, there you have it. The simplest way to tell you how to unclog a sink.

If you get a clogged sink, try this first before you put in a work order with your Tomball Property Management. It can’t hurt. BUT, remember if you damage the pipe or the sink or something floods – it’s on you – the tenant. BUT, if you are able to clean it out on your own, there won’t be any time out of your day waiting on Maintenance or having to be at your property.

Why not give it a shot?

As a Cypress TX Property Management company, Real Property Management Houston is pleased to have such wonderful properties as this one.

Welcome home to this stunning 3 bed/2.5 bath in Canyon Lakes West that is ready for move in with fresh paint and carpet! You will love the relaxing on the covered front porch! This gem opens up the main living area that boasts beautiful wood laminate floors with a powder room next to the stairs for guests! Through the living area you with find a large kitchen with an island, updated fixtures, 42” cabinets, and the fridge stays! The kitchen opens up to the breakfast area and spacious den. Upstairs you will find a large game room and oversized Master retreat with HUGE closet, dual sinks + Separate tub & shower! You will find your nice sized second and third rooms with plenty of natural lighting and closet space. The bedrooms are separated by the second full bath with a tub/shower combo! The washer and dryer stay! Enjoy the shade under the covered patio, play or entertainment in the large fully fenced backyard! Cy-Fair ISD Schools!! Great Neighborhood w/Parks, Trails, Pools, Splash pad + more! Hurry this one won’t last!