Residential real estate services for the single family investor

Residential Lease Package

Everything you need to turn your Single Family Residence into a cash flowing investment asset. This package provides you with an updated, compliant Texas Residential Lease, various addendums for pets/service animals, parking, storage, compliance with local city registration, inspection and more. We provide an initial questionnaire which helps share your goals and concerns as an investor. Then you have a 30 minute phone consultation with a licensed Texas attorney who is also an investor. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and ensure that the forms you select reflect what you intend.

LLC Formation

The most common entity for real estate businesses in Texas is the Limited Liability Company (LLC). Creating an LLC allows the owner to conduct business and limit their personal liability in the event of a lawsuit against the business. An LLC also provides the owners some ability to remain anonymous in the public records.

Short Term Rental

Short-Term Rentals have exploded in popularity across the globe.  They are often defined as stays of less than 30 days. They combine features of hospitality with the flexibility and intimacy of a unique rental unit. The largest services such as Airbnb or VRBO provide a booking platform for owners to provide furnished accommodations to visitors from across the world. Before you begin hosting and inviting strangers (who have limited screening) into your property, understand the risks and options available to protect yourself. For example, traditional homeowner’s insurance will not cover damage resulting from short- term commercial guests. It's imperative to understand the costs and scope of commercial insurance for this investment.

Contract Review

For a Flat Fee we provide a simple, easy to understand contract that covers common issues. Our firm stands behind this agreement if a dispute arises. We also specialize in Property Management Agreements that clearly define what the scope of authority it and how payments, repairs, and reporting should be handled.

Deeds

We offer a convenient flat fee for a variety of conveyance documents such as General Warranty Deeds, Assignments or Releases. This product is designed for clients who know precisely what they need and why. Additional time and cost is required to discuss the situation and appropriateness of the legal document. Contact us for specific costs to record documents in the proper county.

Evictions

It’s becoming more commonplace in today’s litigious world for tenants to fight an eviction filing.

There are a couple of reasons for this. First, there are more tenant advocates offering low cost legal services to tenants who say they’ve been wronged, and more tenant attorneys willing to take on what they see as a wealthy landlord.

Liens

Whether you are a contractor or real property owner, liens can produce some of the most complicated and confusing advice. In this package, we will provide the proper procedures and notice timelines for properly filing a residential lien. You will have the ability to talk with a staff member who will note the specific facts and dates of your claim. Next, the attorney will provide a 30 minute assessment as to whether the lien is or is not valid and what steps you should take to protect your interests.

Private Notes

Private Note Financing can represent a lucrative investment which is secured by real estate. By lending money to borrowers who otherwise don’t qualify for conventional financing, you can earn a fixed or variable return on your capital with little risk even in the event of a default. Texas provides generous non-judicial foreclosure options which enhances your ability to foreclose quickly and efficiently. The Lender will lend funds at closing pursuant to the underwriting terms it decides. Thereafter, the Borrower will make monthly payments for principal & interest (P&I), taxes, insurance or any other cost that is escrowed.

Wholesale

Wholesaling is often touted as the easiest way to start a real estate career, by investing your time without any money down. If this sounds too good to be true, the Texas legislature has passed significant language governing the advertisement of equitable interests and how people can collect commissions from real estate sales. This method requires careful due diligence to ensure compliance with applicable real estate commission and brokerage laws. Speak with an experienced lawyer who will provide the necessary forms and advertising guidelines.