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How to Buy an Apartment Complex in Austin, Texas

How to Buy an Apartment Complex in Austin, Texas Buying an apartment complex in Austin can be a smart long-term ...

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Landlord Insurance Texas: Complete Guide for Property Owners

Owning rental property in Texas can be a strong long-term investment, but it is also a business with real operational ...

1836 Property Management Guide to Screen Tenants in Texas

The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Screening in Texas

Tenant screening is one of the most important steps in protecting your rental investment. In a competitive market like Austin, ...

1836 Property Management – Protecting Austin rentals from squatters

Squatters’ Rights in Texas: 2026 Guide to SB 38 & SB 1333

The Complete Guide to Squatters’ Rights in Texas (2026 Update) Finding someone living in your vacant rental can be unsettling, ...

what to do if your tenant is not paying rent

What to Do When Your Tenant Doesn’t Pay Rent

Unpaid rent is one of the most stressful situations a landlord can face. Whether it’s the first time or part ...

How to cancel your property management contract

How to Cancel a Property Management Contract in Texas

Hiring a property manager was supposed to make your life easier. But what happens when it does the opposite? If ...

Woman managing rental property remotely on computer, viewing house listing on screen for out-of-state property management in Austin.

How Do Rental Property Management Companies Work with Out-of-State Investors?

Real estate investing has become a lot less local in recent years. This is due to emerging technologies that easily ...

12 – DEC – 7 Reasons to Invest in the Greater Austin, Texas Real Estate in 2026

7 Reasons to Invest in Greater Austin, Texas Real Estate in 2026

A new year is almost here, making it ideal to explore Austin real estate investments. Austin remains a housing growth ...

Can Landlords Charge a Pet Fee for Service Animals in Austin

Can Landlords Charge a Pet Fee for Service Animals in Austin?

Not all landlords allow tenants to have pets in their rental properties, which is something they’re allowed to do per ...

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