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Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking for your first primary residence or you’re a seasoned real estate investor with a thriving portfolio of rental properties already, one of the first things you do when looking for a house is punch some numbers into a mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly expenses and determine how much

Being a landlord comes with its own set of challenges, from property maintenance to tenant management. Many new landlords are shocked to learn how much time it takes to manage a property. Far too often, people think it’s as simple as purchasing a property, finding a tenant, and collecting monthly checks.  That couldn’t be further

Do you dream of being a rental property owner but get cold feet about being a landlord? Owning an investment property is an attractive option for many people because of the passive income opportunities. But that’s just one aspect of owning and managing a property. If you’re going to succeed, you also need to work

Did you know the average price for a home in Texas in mid-2023 was $303,414?  Considering the cost of buying a home, you’ll want to invest in keeping it in great shape. That’s even more the case if you’re buying an investment property with plans to rent it out. Many Texans buy rental properties to

Sometimes you’ll find amazing property deals that include homes under a homeowners association. On the surface, it might seem like a good deal for a rental property. Maybe you’ve lived under an HOA before and didn’t think it was that bad. You may not mind living in a home governed by a homeowners association, but

Managing rental properties in Austin is never a boring task, and often comes with challenges that can make you wish you knew the secret to running a smooth business. The truth is, managing the properties you own is never going to be easy for two reasons.  One, if you’re not passionate about being a landlord,