Austin Property Management Blog

4 Myths About Rental Property Pricing in Austin, TX

By Brad Cullipher Sunday, April 21, 2024

This week, a headline stopped everyone in their tracks: in the top 50 metro areas in the US, it's now cheaper to rent than buy a home. You might wonder what this means for your rental income if you are a real estate investor.You may have even heard a few myths about it, so we...

4 Austin Accidental Landlord Tips

By Brad Cullipher Sunday, April 14, 2024

Did you recently inherit property? Congratulations; you're among the individual investors who own about 70% of rental properties in the US! Unfortunately, a few costly mistakes could keep you from generating income.To join the most successful accidental landlords, read on! Us...

What's Next After Buying Your First Rental Property in Austin, TX?

By Brad Cullipher Sunday, April 7, 2024

Buying a property is a significant milestone in most people's lives.However, for a property investor, buying real estate is another milestone-the marker for starting your new real estate career. The next step you take determines the direction and the endpoint.Will you make th...

What Is Included in a Property Management Report?

By Brad Cullipher Thursday, March 28, 2024

Owning a rental property in Austin, Texas, is an excellent way to earn extra income as housing prices continue to climb, leaving people with no choice but to rent their accommodations. Owning a rental property isn't a walk in the park, though; it takes a lot of hard work and ...

How We Screen Your Rental Applicants in Austin, TX

By Brad Cullipher Thursday, March 21, 2024

After years of torrid growth, the Austin rental market is finally starting to cool off. Rent prices in the city are down more than 14% over the past year.At the same time, the vacancy rate is up in Austin. Roughly 8% of rental properties are vacant. Landlords lose out on revenue ...

Why Owners of Vacation Homes Should Go with a Professional Property Manager?

By Brad Cullipher Thursday, March 14, 2024

Owning a vacation rental is often the dream scenario for investors: owning a beautiful property in a top tourist spot, earning a fantastic income, and sitting back while guests enjoy their surroundings.But vacation rentals aren't always a picture of calm.While for rent by own...

Essential Tips for First-Time Landlords in Buda, TX

By Brad Cullipher Thursday, March 7, 2024

Have you just become a landlord? Did someone in your family pass away, or did you buy a second home? Many scenarios can make you a first-time landlord, and the designation may seem daunting.Luckily, there are many tips and tricks out there to help you succeed at being a landlord....

The Importance of Accurate Record-Keeping in Rental Property Accounting

By Brad Cullipher Wednesday, February 28, 2024

A landlord's life tends to revolve around paperwork. From tenant records to rent payment slips, there are plenty of documents you need to handle. The level of care these documents require can vary, but when it comes to rental property accounting, you must ensure accurate reco...

Rental Management or Tenant Placement - Which Is Better?

By Brad Cullipher Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Have you been looking for absolute dream tenants? Despite what you may have experienced as a landlord, not all tenants are live-in nightmares. In fact, some tenants are a downright joy to work with.As a landlord, you can spend months searching and researching to find these tenant...

Understanding Owner Statements: A Guide for Landlords

By Brad Cullipher Wednesday, February 14, 2024

As an Austin, TX landlord, you may already know that the job comes with a whole bunch of paperwork. Even small-time landlords have to navigate endless financial documents, contracts, and communications just to keep things ticking.And that's before we get into the complex stat...