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Landlords come in all shapes and sizes—or rather, they live in all kinds of places. While you might imagine most Austin landlords living right off MoPac or nestled in a South Congress bungalow, that’s not always how it is.  Truth is, plenty of property owners are scattered all over these days. For some, Austin is

Renting out property can be a smart investment – until the tenant disputes start rolling in. Suddenly, you’re not just a landlord. You’re a negotiator, problem-solver, and part-time therapist. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even defensive when issues arise, but most disputes can be resolved quickly and professionally if you know how to approach

Whether you already own multi-family rental property, or you’re thinking about investing in a condo or apartment building, one bad tenant can turn your business into a nightmare. For instance, it’s common for tenants to make things hard for landlords for serving an eviction notice, either by refusing to pay rent, not vacating, or causing

As a landlord and rental property investor, turnover is just part of the process. It’s not something you want to deal with, but it is inevitable. And while you’d prefer to have a good tenant stick around for a long time, how you handle the preparation for your new tenant will have an impact on

Rehabbing a rental property – whether it’s one you’ve owned for years or one you’re about to purchase – can be a great way to improve the property, increase rent, and improve the long-term value. However, the process can be long and frustrating if you don’t have a plan for finding the right contractors and managing

Rent prices all over the United States are increasing, and for many different convergent reasons. In Texas, especially around the Houston and Katy areas, rent increases are especially pronounced. That’s partially because Texas is becoming an increasingly popular place to live, attracting prospective tenants from all over the country and increasing demand for housing. As