Renting a home is an excellent way to determine whether or not you like an area, such as Killeen, Texas, without any type of long-term investments being made. Just think of renting as a try-before-you-buy scenario. Renting does give you this great piece of freedom, but renting a home still means you have certain responsibilities. The property may not be yours, but you will be expected to maintain it. All of this maintenance should be outlined in your lease or your rental agreement. Here are some basic things that every renter should be doing to maintain their rental property.

Today we officially announced the launch of the REAL Star Property Management Blog via a press release. This informative blog, which has been running for a few months now, has been created to educate real estate owners in Central Texas on a variety of topics related to property management.

Managing a property on one’s own can often be a challenging task, but never more prevalent is that fact then when screening potential tenants. The web is filled to the brim with nightmare tales of property owners acquiring less than stellar renters for units, but how does one combat this?

Improving your property value can feel like a daunting task but here at REAL Star Property Management we know that just a few simple improvements can often have a huge impact on your property’s overall worth. Small investments, such as replacing outdated appliances, can go a long way towards attracting qualified renters for your property. Our team of experts knows just how important it is to make a unit feel both attractive and appealing to potential tenants in search of a new home.

When deciding to give your place a facelift, many things should be considered. Increases in values from improvements can vary greatly. For example, if you decide to install a more efficient air conditioning unit, that will result in decreased energy bills, which is a notable value due to being able to highlight a more efficient home and lower utility bills. Cosmetic changes on the other hand may not give a ROI at all and becomes a matter of personal taste. So how can we significantly increase property value with small updates and remodels? Explore our low-cost ways to promptly spruce up the value of your property.

Full service property management company REAL Star Property Management is pleased to reveal its newly revamped Web site! With property management services in Central Texas, including the areas of Temple, Belton, Killeen, Troy, Salado, Georgetown and Round Rock, REAL Star Property Management aims to provide both real estate owners and tenants with the highest quality property management services available. The new site offers a variety of updated features that make property management even easier and more convenient for property owners and their tenants.

The search for qualified renters can be challenging for any property owner. No matter the amenities, renters are flooded with a variety of options, making a landlord’s job of leasing exhausting. Any unit vacancy is simply revenue lost. High renter retention not only minimizes losses and stress, but better yet, properties will provide a more consistent stream of revenue. We use countless strategies to boost return on investment (ROI), but here are a few effective marketing tips.

Access to accurate, easily accessible information and a stellar management team is the crucial foundation needed for strategically managing a real estate portfolio. The larger your property portfolio grows the more time, marketing and overall management it calls for.

As a property owner, you can  benefit from the vast number of services provided by a property management firm, services such as property maintenance, dealing with tenant issues and the benefit of real-time financial tools. So when exactly should you start thinking about hiring a property management firm?