Austin Property Management Blog

We talk to many owners and investors in the Austin area who have interest in property management for their properties in the Austin, Texas region. Everyone is in search of different levels of service and one owner may have needs that another doesn’t. Property management companies are pretty adaptable and can work with the landlords to customer tailor their services to their needs.

There is no denying Austin is a rental city with hordes of real estate investors flocking to the region for the past two decades. The majority of these investors are going to be located out of state and require a more hands-on property manager than those who are local owners. As an owner of rental properties located elsewhere, what should you expect from an Austin property manager? Below we review the A to Z of Austin Property Management!

Rent

When you own a rental property your favorite word is ‘rent’. It’s the stuff that keeps coming every month that makes your rental property a passive income asset. So when it comes to the rent for your property, what are a manager’s responsibilities?

• Setting Your Rental Rate: Calculating the rental amount for your property is more than just slapping a number on it and hoping it sticks and someone pays it. A multitude of outside factors are considered when determining this amount: location, comparable properties, school districts, ...

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More than likely, at some point in time if not right now, you’ve rented a home or apartment. Not many people branch out on their own and instantly purchase property to own. If you’ve ever found yourself as the renter, then you’ve had a landlord or organization to pay rent to, request maintenance, etc. If you’re lucky, your landlord and you get along great. You pay your rent on time, they are responsive to your inquiries for maintenance and it’s a harmonious relationship for both parties. However, not all landlord tenant relationships are ideal and can result in headache for the owner and renter.

As a renter, choosing a property where you personally know the landlord can be enticing. You might think you’ll have a direct route to owner and as a byproduct you’ll be able to receive any necessary service better. In our experience, having a third party with obligations to all parties makes for a much smoother renting experience for you, the renter.

As a renter, here are a few reasons why renting a property managed by professional property managers can leave you with a better overall experience.

Maintenance

We are located in Texas where the summers are hot. Let’s imagine you’re air conditioner has just gone dead and tomorrow’s forecast is for triple digit heat. If you were renting directly from the owner of the property you are at the mercy of their response. Hopefully, if you are...