Austin Property Management Blog

As a booming city, Austin experiences an influx of renters every single year who are looking for a place to live. While there is no shortage of choice of locations and amenities you need to make sure you are paying for quality and not just the quickest walk to the nearest Torchy’s Tacos..

When visiting different properties to potentially call home for the foreseeable future you want to make sure you’ll actually enjoy living there. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of having/needing to move and making your decision quickly, but do your best not to rush. Austin has a bunch of awesome locations to offer and you want to make sure you find the perfect one for you!

When finding your next Austin rental home you’ll want to consider any associated fees, the local area and amenities, the condition of the property as well traits you might personally look for in a rental property.

Our checklist below should provide you with a good scope of things that you should consider when finding your next place to rent in Austin, Texas!

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1312 Newning Avenue, Austin, TX 78704

2,464 SF | 5 Bed | 3.5 Bath

South Austin Home for Rent

Aside from relieving you from the burden of day-to-day management and noisy tenants, a quality Austin property manager will protect you investment for the long run. Typically, professional property management services have the services and support in place to assist you and your tenants with the help they require at any given moment. Are you prepared, as a landlord, to answer your tenant’s emergency at 3 am in the morning? More than likely not and it’s situations like these that your Austin rental property can benefit from. Below are some reasons to consider when considering the management of your Austin investment property.

Find Quality Tenants Faster

How you do you manage to find your tenants currently? You might rely on services such as Craigslist or other free marketplaces but they don’t usually result in the types of tenants you are seeking. Hiring an experience Austin property manager will give your property hands on experience that self-managing owners can’t provide themselves. We know the direct route to the best pool of qualified tenants and utilize the tools that help us lease your property faster! Working with a property manager will provide your Austin rental property with approved, quality tenants in less time.

7105 S Sioux Trail, Austin, TX 78729

1,554 SF | 3 Bed | 2 Bath

Austin Homes for Rent

As an investor in real estate, single-family homes might make up a good portion of your portfolio. If you’re investing in rental properties in your local market you might be self-managing these properties and acting as the property manager. If you’re someone who spreads their investments across multiple locations self-managing can become difficult. This is where a quality property manager can be worth their weight in gold for both you, and your tenants.

Having a full-service team on the ground can help prolong the life of your properties. A quality property management team will guide and advise you on preventative maintenance that can help address any issues before they become emergencies for your tenants. If your property manager provides single-point of contact you’ll always have a person to contact who you can discuss your property with. A property manager will also provide you and your tenants with the proper tools to tracks expenses, etc. Your tenants will be able to pay rent online and every single month your money will be deposited into your account with no hassles. Our property management services are designed make your life simple while enjoying passive rental income.

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1,226 SF | 3 Bed | 2 Bath

13806 Greinert Drive, Pflugerville, TX 78660

Greater Austin Homes For Rent

4202 Bent Wood Court, Round Rock, TX 78665

1,898 SF | 4 Bed | 2 Bath

Round Rock Home for Rent

227 Triumph Road, Buda, Texas 78610

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The number one choice that you as a landlord will make for your rental property is who you decide to let rent your place and become your tenant. No other decision you make for your property will affect it’s outcome as much as who you decide to rent to. Placing the right tenant in your property will help turn your property into a residual income machine, but placing the wrong tenants can tie your property up and cost your thousands of dollars. Avoiding scenarios such as unpaid rent, eviction fees, turn-over costs, and expensive property repairs should be key points for you when deciding on tenants, and can persuade you to hire a property manager.

When it comes to leasing your property and screening tenants some factors outweigh others. Below are important factors that should be considered first when screening potential tenants.

Rental History

People usually consider income or credit to be a more important factor in screening your tenants, but don’t discount a tenant and their rental past. A strong rental history shows that a tenant can be trusted by rental owners and shows that they can build a good rapport with paying rent on time. They might have the income your looking for and a credit score that meets your criteria, but if their rental ...