Austin Property Management Blog

Should Your Property Feature No Breed Restriction Apartments?

By Brad Cullipher Monday, August 14, 2023

At least 72% of renters have pets, but finding a home that lets them in is difficult.Over 60% of landlords have faced pet-related damage. There are 4.7 million dog bites every year.Most of these issues get blamed on certain breeds, but these stereotypes can hurt renters and landl...

Austin, Texas: The Ultimate Haven for Pet-Friendly Renters

By Brad Cullipher Thursday, August 10, 2023

In recent years, the dynamic landscape of renting has seen a heartening shift towards a more inclusive and furry-friendly approach. The notion of a pet being a cherished part of the family is increasingly becoming a core consideration for renters, and no place embodies this senti...

A Property Owner's Guide to a Successful Apartment Inspection

By Brad Cullipher Monday, August 7, 2023

Your beloved apartment might harbor hidden nightmares! That's right; we're talking about unnoticed issues that could spring up when you least expect it, only to be revealed by an apartment inspection.Sounds scary? Well, it doesn't have to be.As a property owner, embra...

How to Maximize Your Protection for Rent Collection

By Brad Cullipher Sunday, July 30, 2023

If there's one thing that we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that times of crisis can lead to a significant drop in on-time rent payments. In fact, some Texas landlords may still be recovering from that loss in revenue today.If you've been lax about rent coll...

5 Tips for Getting Tenants to Sign Lease Renewals

By Brad Cullipher Sunday, July 23, 2023

The most recent data available shows that the Austin rental market has a vacancy rate of just below 6%. While this might not sound bad, even a single vacancy can cost you thousands of dollars.How can you start to reduce a high vacancy rate? First and foremost, focus on those leas...

What Are the Legal Property Maintenance Requirements in Texas?

By Brad Cullipher Sunday, July 16, 2023

The Austin rental market is currently in equilibrium. The vacancy rate is around 4.9%, only 0.1% below the benchmark for a balanced market.Now is an excellent time to start marketing to new tenants. But first, you need to ensure you understand your property maintenance responsibi...

5 Reasons You Should Hire a Property Manager in Texas

By Brad Cullipher Sunday, July 9, 2023

After a chaotic year of rent increases and rental shortages, the Austin rental market is starting to stabilize. Some landlords were quick to discover that their rent hikes priced tenants out and increased vacancy rates.Stabilization is good news for both landlords and tenants. Ho...

A Brief Guide on Tenant Screening Laws in Texas

By Brad Cullipher Thursday, June 29, 2023

Have you ever heard that close to 44 million households in America rent?A major aspect of renting is tenant screening. It helps landlords make informed decisions. They can also mitigate any potential risks associated with renting their property.In Texas, there are specific guidel...

4 Rental Property Marketing Strategies in Buda, TX

By Brad Cullipher Thursday, June 22, 2023

More than 35% of households in the US rent. If you're trying to reach new tenants in Buda, TX, you need a strong property marketing strategy. Otherwise, other properties will snatch those renters up before you get the chance.Here are four tactics you can use to improve your r...

3 Tips on Real Estate Investing in Austin, TX

By Brad Cullipher Thursday, June 15, 2023

Are you interested in purchasing an investment property in Texas? If so, you really can't go wrong with buying a piece of Austin real estate.The Austin real estate market has finally cooled off ever so slightly after being red-hot in recent years. It's given those propert...