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Raising rent is one of the most delicate aspects of being a landlord. Expenses rise over time, and landlords need to keep pace with the market to ensure their investments remain profitable. But at the same time, a poorly handled rent increase can drive away reliable tenants, leaving you with costly vacancies and turnover expenses

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

In recent years, Texans have watched rent prices climb, dip, and stabilize in patterns that sometimes seem unpredictable. With 2025 upon us, investors, landlords, and tenants across Houston, Austin, Dallas, and other booming locales are asking a vital question: What’s really driving the roller-coaster of rent prices in Texas right now?  While broad trends like

Summer always sneaks up, doesn’t it? One minute you’re shivering, the next you’re sweating while chasing down the AC repair guy. Keeping your property in top shape isn’t just about looking good for drive-by admirers—it’s about happy tenants, fewer emergencies, and protecting the investment that pays your bills. If you’re a landlord who wants to

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

Savvy real estate investors have always been drawn to multi-family properties, including apartment buildings. And in order to have success with these types of investments, you have to focus on both aspects of ROI. In other words, the key to maximizing ROI goes beyond just collecting higher rents. It also has to do with minimizing