Bedford Property Management Blog

Cold Weather Drives Rodents Into North Texas Homes

The recent cold snap in North Texas is both a blessing and curse when it comes to keeping critters at bay. The freezing temperatures can kill off part of the insect population, while also driving rodents into homes. Orkin lists DFW as 10th worst in the country when it comes...

Cold Weather Precautions

It is that time of year again. Be sure to cover outside water faucets to prevent broken pipes before the freezing temperatures arrive. Walk the perimeter of your home and seal up any holes dime-sized or bigger to prevent rodents from entering. If you have pets, be alert for coyot...

Cooler season leads to unwanted guests

The dropping temperatures make us all want to bundle up inside where it is warm and this is no difference for the rodents, squirrels, and possums in our neighborhoods. If a mouse/rat can get it's head in a hole it can also get the rest of its body through. A hole in your home as ...

COVID-19 Update: USPS Change for Collecting Signatures

As we all continue to adapt to societal changes needed to help control the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to keeping you, our valued client, informed about any changes that may impact the critical mail services you rely on and expect from the United States Postal Service (US...

Defrost your frozen windshield quickly without cracking it!

The standard way to defrost a windshield is to go outside and start your car 20-30 minutes before you want to drive it. However, that burns gas, which is expensive, and it releases emissions, which are bad for the air quality. You could also use an ice scraper if you have one, b...

Four Things That Will Keep Your Renters Happy

A happy, responsible renter is like gold, and — as with any treasure — you donât want to lose it. If you want to enjoy long relationships with your tenants, follow these four tips for keeping them happy and ready to renew that lease. 1. No Surprises The best way ...

Getting Your Property Rent Ready

When renting out property, it’s important to make sure that you draw in as many good tenants as possible. There are many ways to do this, but one of the most effective ways is to make sure your property is absolutely ready to be sold. Spice things up, fix imperfections,...

Hiring A HOA Property Manager

Hiring a property manager is an easy decision for landlords who donât want to worry about the day-to-day hassles of running a rental property. When it comes to Homeowners Associations (HOA), however, the decision isnât so cut and dry. Typically, an HOA exists...

Homestead Exemption in Texas

Please see the attached flyer for information about Homestead Exemptions, why they are important, and how to file.

How much should I be budgeting for repairs of my rental property?

I have had an owner who wasn’t budgeting for repairs ask me how much they should budget per year. As a general rule of thumb, expect to pay somewhere between 8-10% of your rental income for the year on repairs (repairs, maintenance, turnovers). Another way to look at this is, y...