Steve Rozenberg of Empire Industries shares about the things that landlords do not know about managing rental properties. As we all know, a lot of people get into investing because they want to have the retirement, safety and security, and the cash flow that a rental property will give them. What a lot of investors don't realize is that there are a lot of laws that govern owning and managing a … [Continue reading...] about 5 Things Landlords Don’t Know About Managing a Rental Property in Houston

Top most common maintenance issues with tenants...............Once you've placed a responsible tenant in your rental, your major responsibilities as a landlord, outside of collecting rent, will likely revolve around keeping the property in good repair. Assuming you'd like your rental income to remain as passive a revenue stream as possible, here are some common maintenance issues that you should … [Continue reading...] about The Proper Ways to Handle Maintenance Issues With Tenants

Short of a tenant dying due to a property defect, every landlord’s worst nightmare is to be targeted in a nasty lawsuit. But society is becoming increasingly litigious, and landlords – perceived as having deep pockets – are frequently in the crosshairs of plaintiffs looking for a payout. Defense matters: All it takes is one mishap or misunderstanding and the real estate asset you worked so hard to … [Continue reading...] about Lawsuit Happy Tenants: How to Protect Yourself and Your Investment

Being a landlord is by far not a glamorous job, nor is it an easy one. Some love it. Others do it as a necessity or a means to an end. At Empire Industries, we do it because we love being America’s Professional Landlords. Every morning, we hold our reasons for being the best top of mind. We always execute the kind of award winning service our customers have come to expect and their tenants … [Continue reading...] about How Not to be the Highest Sued Person in Real Estate!

Here are some helpful tips that Empire Industries Property Management wanted to share with you in ways that we offer "Frustration Free Property Management, By Investors for Investors" 12 Landlord Mistakes Not running efficient credit/criminal check because property has been vacant Showing a dirty property Not having a procedure for evictions or having a procedure but not sticking to it … [Continue reading...] about 12 Landlord Mistakes