Critical Red Flags to Watch for When Investing in Austin Real Estate
By Brad Cullipher Monday, April 21, 2025
Investing in real estate is no small matter. Ignoring certain red flags can result in significant losses and may turn your property into a money pit. By recognizing which red flags to watch for during your house hunt, you can focus on securing a strong investment instead of wasti...
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Vacation Rentals vs Residential Property: Which is More Profitable in Austin?
By Brad Cullipher Monday, April 7, 2025
Before investing in rental properties, investors must conduct thorough due diligence. Various property types provide different levels of profitability, influenced by factors such as location and rental demand. Austin, Texas, has high rental demand, so it's crucial to determin...
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Using Leverage in Real Estate Investing: How to Get Ahead as an Austin Investor
By Brad Cullipher Friday, March 21, 2025
Expanding your real estate investment portfolio can be very lucrative if you do it right, and there are several ways you can finance your purchases. Using a mortgage is among the most common ways to acquire real estate, and leveraging real estate might just be the right move for ...
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Pros and Cons of Keyless Entry in Rental Properties
By Brad Cullipher Friday, March 7, 2025
Technology has advanced at a pace landlords must keep up with to retain or increase tenant satisfaction. One that has been increasingly popular among tenants is the keyless entry system. As modern as it can be, it has its drawbacks, and you should know all of them to make in...
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What Eviction Alternatives Can You Consider as a Landlord
By Brad Cullipher Friday, February 21, 2025
Both landlords and tenants want to steer clear of evictions. In addition to the tedious procedure of filing and completing the eviction process, there are court costs to worry about. Fortunately, alternatives to formal eviction can help landlords and tenants avoid these head...
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Quarterly Inspection Checklist for Your Austin Rental Property
By Brad Cullipher Friday, February 7, 2025
Inspecting your rental property regularly is not only a basic responsibility you have as a landlord, but it also prevents a plethora of problems for you in the long run. However, you need to know the key areas you need to check every few months. Otherwise, you might find yourself...
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The Pros and Cons of Owning a Vacation Rental Property in Austin, TX
By Brad Cullipher Tuesday, January 14, 2025
A vacation rental business can be significantly different from residential rental properties. Like the latter, you'll have to research the market demand, costs, and rental income potential, but you'll also have to factor in the fact that short-term rentals operate differe...
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The Best Austin Rental Property Amenities That Attract More Tenants
By Brad Cullipher Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The amenities your rental property offers can be the difference between tenancy and vacancy. It's a very competitive market, and you'll need all the advantages you can get for your rental business to prosper, which brings us to the kind of amenities prospective tenants in...
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Realtor Commission Changes for 2025: How It Affects Real Estate Investors
By Brad Cullipher Saturday, December 21, 2024
The real estate industry saw a recent change in 2024 which was implemented on August 17th. With the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreeing to the new rules, real estate investors have to acknowledge a new commission structure when purchasing or selling real estate proper...
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Cold Weather Tips for Rental Properties: The Austin Landlord’s Guide to Winter Maintenance
By Brad Cullipher Saturday, December 7, 2024
Winter is right around the corner, which means you will have to prepare yourself for some cold air. While a thick coat and a hot cup of coffee should do the trick for some people, it's a bit more complicated with homes, especially rental properties. As a landlord, there is a ...
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