Tips for Owners
- By Abigail Lipson
- November 9, 2023
- Category Austin, Texas, Tips for Owners
On October 11, 2018, a Frontier Airlines flight from Orlando to Cleveland was delayed. A woman had boarded the plane with a squirrel named Daisy, who she said was her emotional support animal. Pigs, peacocks, ducks, and monkeys have made national news headlines for serving as assistance animals. But
- By Abigail Lipson
- October 26, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
Ashley Hamilton waited tables from dawn to dusk every weekend. As a single mom at 23, she was determined to both (1) provide for her children, and (2) be present in her home. After packing in 35 hours of waitressing each weekend, Ashley was only taking home $22,000 each year.
- By Abigail Lipson
- October 12, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
Amanda’s chest tightened. She couldn’t believe the words coming out of the judge’s mouth. Two months earlier, her tenant, David, reached the end of his lease. She stepped into her rental unit and found scuffs across her newly stained wooden floors. The grout in the remodeled bathroom was black.
- By Abigail Lipson
- September 26, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
Your tenant is nearing the end of their lease. In most cases, now’s the time when you, as the landlord, are allowed to increase the rent. On the one hand, increasing rent seems like the financially savvy thing to do. On the other hand, you’re worried that a higher
- By Abigail Lipson
- August 29, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
Sarah Morris wanted to rent out her property, but she knew that making a profit wasn’t guaranteed just because she owned a nice house. She’d heard the motto over and over again: “The success or failure of your real estate investment depends on your ability to consistently attract and
- By Abigail Lipson
- August 3, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
While doing market research, you’ve probably stumbled upon the occasional furnished property listing. If you’re new to property management, you may be wondering, “Is this something I should be doing? Should I consider furnishing my properties before listing them?” While this question needs to be addressed on a case-by-case basis,
- By Abigail Lipson
- July 31, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
If you own Austin real estate—especially if you own multiple properties—it may be tempting to overlook property maintenance on small, seemingly nonessential jobs. Better to channel your time and money toward the urgent, bigger problems, right? Maybe your metaphorical plate is not just full, but overflowing, and you simply
- By Abigail Lipson
- July 12, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
If you’re an Austin native looking to build your nest egg, there’s one investment strategy you don’t want to overlook: owning multiple investment properties. Maybe you already own a property or two, and you’re looking to expand your portfolio (and accelerate your profit growth). Or, maybe you understand and are
- By Abigail Lipson
- July 12, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
The unfortunate reality is that for every great tenant out there, there is one that is equally as terrible. That’s why when assessing potential renters, landlords should be aware of red flags that may signal potential future issues. Keeping an eye out for these simple but crucial signs can keep
- By Abigail Lipson
- August 12, 2021
- Category Tips for Owners
Summer is our busiest season of the year, and August is proving to be one of our busiest yet! To get ready for new tenants, we perform a make ready, which is when we do the maintenance and repairs needed to get the home ready. This is part of the
- By Abigail Lipson
- November 9, 2023
- Category Austin, Texas, Tips for Owners
On October 11, 2018, a Frontier Airlines flight from Orlando to Cleveland was delayed. A woman had boarded the plane with a squirrel named Daisy,...
- By Abigail Lipson
- October 26, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
Ashley Hamilton waited tables from dawn to dusk every weekend. As a single mom at 23, she was determined to both (1) provide for her...
- By Abigail Lipson
- October 12, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
Amanda’s chest tightened. She couldn’t believe the words coming out of the judge’s mouth. Two months earlier, her tenant, David, reached the end of...
- By Abigail Lipson
- September 26, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
Your tenant is nearing the end of their lease. In most cases, now’s the time when you, as the landlord, are allowed to increase the...
- By Abigail Lipson
- August 29, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
Sarah Morris wanted to rent out her property, but she knew that making a profit wasn’t guaranteed just because she owned a nice house. She’d...
- By Abigail Lipson
- August 3, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
While doing market research, you’ve probably stumbled upon the occasional furnished property listing. If you’re new to property management, you may be wondering, “Is this...
- By Abigail Lipson
- July 31, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
If you own Austin real estate—especially if you own multiple properties—it may be tempting to overlook property maintenance on small, seemingly nonessential jobs. Better to...
- By Abigail Lipson
- July 12, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
If you’re an Austin native looking to build your nest egg, there’s one investment strategy you don’t want to overlook: owning multiple investment properties. Maybe...
- By Abigail Lipson
- July 12, 2023
- Category Tips for Owners
The unfortunate reality is that for every great tenant out there, there is one that is equally as terrible. That’s why when assessing potential renters,...
- By Abigail Lipson
- August 12, 2021
- Category Tips for Owners
Summer is our busiest season of the year, and August is proving to be one of our busiest yet! To get ready for new tenants,...