Houston Property Management Blog

EPA Certification for Lead-Based Paint: What Property Managers & Landlords Need to KnowIf you manage homes built before 1978, there's a key regulation to be aware of: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires property managers in Houston and Nationwide to be certified in lead-based paint handling. Homes built before 1978 ...

ELDA Management Services.  Today’s topic of discussion deals with what happens when a tenant passes on your property.  I know it sounds a bit morbid, but the reality is, that it does happen and you need to be prepared.Property Management Houston: What Happens When a Tenant Passes In Your Property?As a landlord, have ...

It has been another great year and it is rapidly coming to an end, we wanted to wish you and everyone around you a very healthy holiday season and a happy new year.  Be healthy and be safe and hope all your wishes come true in 2019

This is a time to celebrate an incredible end of one year and the start of another.  We want to wish everyone an amazing holiday and a great 2018.  We look forward for great things this year.   A special time is upon us.  ELDA Management Services wants to wish you an amazing new year.  Below is a special message f...

As you are well aware, the key to successful leasing is the application review process. It’s important to make sure that each applicant is processed the same way as every other applicant. It’s critical that your applicants are qualified in order to avoid collections and eviction issues down the road. When you’re screenin...

Hello, Hope you are doing well. As of today, we have identified approximately six properties that took on significant water and we are working diligently to get into those and begin the claim processes as well as relocating the tenants as necessary. Additionally, there have been numerous properties that were identified with roof leaks a...

Today is the first day we have been able to open our office to begin assessing the problems. Thank goodness everyone here is ok, while suffering minor property damages. We could not be happier after such a terrible storm, which felt that it would never end. At this time, we are wanting to provide an update as we know you are concerned abo...

The Texas Property Code can be confusing for many owners and investors, and we’re talking about it today. Our plan is to start a series on the different key points of landlord and tenant relations and property management as it relates to the property code. Today, we’re going to focus on two topics: Three Day Notices and lockin...

Do you know how much you could be set back if you make this simple mistake? In property management in Houston or anywhere, you must always be aware of when checks can be deemed invalid. This is why: Look Out For Signs of Fraudulent Checks. Today I want to speak to you for couple minutes about making sure that the payment and checks...

The cost of property management depends on the management company you’re working with, and it’s something for you to consider when you’re hiring professional help for your investment property.  Management Fee Property management costs are either flat fees or percentage based fees. You will either pay one set pri...