We are big fans of the team at Freedom Title in Flower Mound.

Trying to find a good and responsive lawyer to help me out. Let

So here are pros and cons of managing yourself.Pros:  you keep all profits (except 3% to credit card company), get to know guests, create a rapport with regular guests, make it personalized and memorable for your guests (my housekeeping staff was great and would leave flowers for anniversaries and balloons for bdays)Cons: Phone calls late at night sometimes, dealing with guests who are nasty and ignore your rules (ie no pets/no smoking, but it's nice having damage waiver in place), trial and error finding right housekeeping/maintenance/HVAC/plumbing people.Going with a property management company pros and cons:Pros:  they deal with all the issues and reservations callsCons: they may not be as attentive to your property as you would be and don't follow through with rules of no pets/no smoking.

Or if you are interested in other markets read their planning targets.I would also start following some news outlets that largely cover real estate.denverinfill.comdenverbusinessjournalAs far as a strategy I think house hacking is the way to go if you are starting out.

In fact, I'm usually able to get 10% more rent for a unit in the spring - the weather is nice, the flowers are out, and the overall value of the unit seems higher - so they are willing to pay more.  

If things were so perfect where they were, they should have stayed.Move down here, buy your flowered shirts, and enjoy your drinks on the beach...can't beat it.

With excellent planning you can utilize each "cell" or series for multiple outlets aside from holding real property. 

A local lender like a small broker can save people up to 2% in fees vs a large national outlet. 

Walls Remove/treat mildew (per surface) $15.00 Repair hole in wall $55.00 Repaint (per wall/ceiling) $40.00 Doors Replace door (interior) $165.00 Replace door (exterior) $485.00 Replace weather stripping $25.00 Electrical Replace light bulb $3.00 Replace light fixture globe $20.00 Replace light fixture $65.00 Replace electrical outlet/switch $15.00 Replace electrical cover plate $2.00 Actual charges may vary based on condition, vendor and/or cost of materials.

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