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Austin is one of the hippest cities around, known for its “Keep Austin Weird” mural, the South By Southwest festival, and surprising attractions like the Cathedral of Junk – but as with other trendy locales, it’s an expensive place to live. In fact, Austin is Texas’s priciest city, meaning many potential residents are priced out of

Buying an Austin home is a great feeling; you’ll have a piece of property that’s entirely your own in a city that’s consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the United States. But over time, you’ll likely be interested in making improvements to that property, including major renovations, small repairs, and

With a tenant in your rental property, you can’t avoid damage, wear, and tear completely. For instance, the carpet will probably be worn down a bit, even if your tenant doesn’t wear shoes in the house. The carpet will also likely fade a bit and you could end up with hair dye stains in the

No two renters are the same. Behind every lease agreement is a unique individual with hyper-specific desires, wants, and needs. But in spite of their circumstances, most Austin renters are seeking many of the same features and amenities in rental properties and apartments. As a landlord and real estate investor, understanding what’s desirable will help

COVID-19 has been tough on all of us. Every American has been affected in one way or another – health-wise, financially, mentally, or emotionally. You might not be affected by the virus physically, but as an Austin landlord, it’s impacted your investments, cash flow, and livelihood. Knowing how to handle these current circumstances in a

Being a good landlord is like being a good parent. You need to be agreeable and kind, but if you don’t set boundaries, your tenants will take advantage of you.