Like every property owner, you want to offer a great looking rental that attracts prospective tenants and rents out with little effort. You may be wondering if you have to pay an arm and a leg to accomplish this. The truth of the matter is, you’re better off financially if you make select repairs and upgrades on a schedule. You don’t have to tackle everything at once, but you can check one or two things off your list at a time. You’ll also want to be selective about which renovations or repairs take precedence. Here’s how you can accomplish this:

One of the easiest ways to attract the right kind of renters is to ensure that your property presents well.  There are several focus points for properties. We’ll break these down into the exterior and…

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I moved to Austin over 15 years ago, and I have never once regretted that decision. I’m certainly not alone in my love for the city, over the past ten years Austin has seen steady growth, but 2015 was a particularly special year.

According to the US Census Bureau, Austin is home to a few of the fastest growing counties in the country. Travis County, for instance, was ranked 105 out of 3,143 counties in 2015. As mentioned, Austin has been experiencing stable growth for the past ten years, but Travis County's population has increased by 13 percent in the past five alone. Even more excitingly, this type of growth isn’t exclusive to just Travis County. The entire city has continued to grow at a rapid pace and the demand for property has followed suit.…

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