Real estate investing is a science. Experienced investors know the data, understand the market, and have a knack for picking rental properties that will make them money. What to look for in a rental property is relatively simple, and it comes down to what kind...
Beginning in the early 2000s with the Austin tech boom, and really since coming out of the 2007 recession, the Austin real estate market has been one of the best places to invest in real estate. And there are no signs of that changing in...
Should you buy a washer, dryer, and refrigerator for your Austin Texas rental property? Years ago when we first started this property management business, having appliances such as a washer, dryer, and refrigerator in a rental wasn't necessarily essential. Fast forward to today, and at least...
Trying to market your rental property with as little hassle as possible? Your best bet is to hire a property manager. They serve as experts at customer relations and handling tenant issues first-hand so that real estate investors and owners can rest easy. So what...
When tenants are looking for rentals, the two biggest factors that they will look at are the price and condition of the property. Both of these are key to getting tenants to want to look at your property so you can become fairly choosy about...
Whether you own one property or several, there's no way around the need to hire a reliable property management company. But, what can you reasonably expect to pay for services? While the lowest rates may be attractive, cutting corners can have detrimental effects. Assess your requirements. How...
Have you ever made a deal with someone, performed the work you were required to do and then had to wait for the other party to do their part? ONE SCENARIO Consider the situation a new renter is in. They may be new to town and are...
The 2 Stages of Preparing Your Rental Property You’ve purchased a rental investment property, and you’re anxious to bring it on market and find tenants as soon as possible so that you can start making money. Preparing a rental property takes time and due diligence. When...
Whether you’re a new rental property investor or you have several properties in your portfolio, a savvy investor understands that enlisting a property manager makes good business sense. A property manager will care for your investment, making sure that it’s healthy and earning its......
One of the most stressful situations any landlord will encounter is the need to evict a tenant. No one gets into real estate investing and the ownership of rentals because they delight in kicking people out of their homes, but, ultimately, your rental property is......
Here in Austin we have a steady, stable economy. Rental properties are in demand and prices are slowly rising. So why would an investor want to pay someone else to manage their rental property for them? In one word – perspective. Oftentimes, performing a particular......
