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Do I need a cosigner to rent a home in Austin, Texas?
We've heard it here plenty of times from the tenants who inquire about our rental properties. So how do you determine if you will need a cosigner for your residential lease or not? There are several factors that can force an individual to obtain a cosigner to back their lease. Typically tenants are required to have a cosigner when they do not meet the landlord's requirements for the home by themselves. Some common reasons to have a cosigner are:
No Credit History / Poor Credit History
Tenants who have failed to establish a credit score or individuals who might have a poor credit score that doesn't meet the property's criteria can be required to have a cosigner if they wish to live in that property.
Income
Living in Austin, Texas is expensive depending on where you choose to live. A popular destination for renters is Downtown Austin or just South of the river. Sometimes the desire to live somewhere can outweigh the means to do so and tenants who might not produce enough income to live where they'd like can be required to have a cosigner back the term of their lease.
Below is a video from our Austin property managers explaining the above!
1010 Taulbee Lane, Austin, TX 78757
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In the business of rental homes, tenants are #1. Without them, your property is earning no monthly rent and is instead costing you money during its vacancy. This is why resident retention is an important strategy for any successful Austin property manager.
Not all tenants are created equally and as a rental homeowner, you probably know this! Replacing a tenant after a lease is up can cost you up to four times the cost of renewing with the current tenant when you begin to factor in expenses such as advertising, cleaning, commissions to any agents, etc. A long-term resident that continues to renew their lease and pay their rent can offset the cost of purchasing the property!
Here are some quick tips to retain your great tenants and drive renewals for your Austin rental property!
Show Your Appreciation
Have a tenant that you really like renting your Austin property? Let them know you appreciate them and their continued business! It can be as simple as providing holiday cards or surprising them with a gift card to their favorite restaurant in South Austin. Offering an incentive to renew such as a break on rent can even be worth it to keep a Grade A tenant in the property! If you like your tenants don’t be afraid to show them and let them know they are always welcome in your home!
Be a Proactive Landlo...
A question we receive somewhat regularly from property owners and investors is “Should I furnish my Austin rental home?”
The answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no and is completely dependent on the type of property, monthly rent amount, where the property is located & much more. In Austin’s rental market, an unfurnished unit will typically come standard with basic household appliances and sometimes larger ones. These can include a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, a stove & occasionally they come with dishwashers & laundry machines. When we refer to furnished units we do not mean these types of items and instead are referring to items such as couches, beds, dressers, tables, chairs & more.
There are pros and cons to having a furnished rental property in Austin, Texas and in this quick article we’ll go over them.
A furnished rental property can offer a more complete package to potential renters. Some people don’t like the stress and hassle of moving furniture around from home to home with each move they make. Typically, renters searching for a rental prop...
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Aiming to hire an Austin property manager for your rental property(s)? If you’re someone who can’t drop everything you're doing at the ring of your phone for your tenant you are making a great choice! Be sure to keep the following points in mind so when choosing your Austin property manager you’ll know what to look for.
Tip #1 – Verify the manager’s experience
When looking for an Austin property manager you need to look for one with experience in the market. Your property(s) are investments that you intend on having for years to come and hiring a property manager with the right experience can help ensure the longevity of your property. You can screen your property manager in a couple of ways. You can always check the Texas Real Estate Commission to check their licenses & certifications. Asking the company for references can help you get in touch with the people they currently work for and let you get an idea of how they’ll treat you as the property owner. Another good way to get an idea of how an Austin property manager ...
1513 Lorraine Loop, Austin, TX 78758
1,169 SF | 2 Bed | 2 Bath
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Stone Oak Property Management
14050 Summit Drive #113B
Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512.617.6766
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