Austin Property Management Blog

Five Tips for Creating Great Walkthrough Videos

When you create and upload a walkthrough video of an apartment, duplex, or condo for rent, you are immediately giving yourself a competitive advantage. Although there are a lot of prospective renters in the Austin area looking for apartments to rent, those numbers are offset by t...

Turkey Trots in Austin for Thanksgiving

One of the many things that makes Austin a vibrant, exciting place to live is the annual Turkey Trots. Not only do these fun events encourage folks to get involved in our community and celebrate the upcoming holiday season, but they also help raise money for worthy causes. Unless...

Using the Austin Job Market to Attract New Tenants

Although Texas is going through some bumpy times, right now, as the result of COVID-19, there are a lot of positive signs on the horizon. The progress that’s underway will help create opportunities for both landlords and job seekers. Maybe you’ve heard that for the second yea...

Best Places for Christmas Lights in Austin

source: https://pixabay.com/photos/church-decoration-night-648430/ First the bad news: Christmas only comes once a year! Now the good news: There are dozens of fun ways you and your family can enjoy the holiday season, this year, without spending a small fortune! One popular...

Best Things to Do When Visiting Austin This Summer

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of Austin festivals and music events “on hold,” there’s good news on the horizon. Officials say regulations are being eased for special events permits, and event organizers will be receiving regular progress updates, every month....

Property Maintenance Tips for Winters in Austin

The good news about winters in Austin is that they tend to be quite mild. Fortunately, weather-related problems like frozen pipes, icy walkways, and snow-covered driveways are extreme rarities here in central Texas. However, in January and February, there are a few changing condi...

Best Austin Staycations

At least for the time being, vacationing at crowded popular tourist attractions and flocking to bustling resort destinations in Texas (and beyond) has been put “on hold” for many Austin families. While 2021 may eventually usher in a return to traditional vacations and relativ...

Family Friendly Austin Neighborhoods

Although there are dozens of desirable places to live and own rental property in the Austin area, this month we are focusing on three family-friendly neighborhoods: Brentwood, Travis Heights, and Lake Travis. Whether you are looking for a bustling urban environment or a more seda...

Austin Day Trips to Plan This Fall

In the unlikely event you run out of things to do and places to go in the city of Austin, there are literally dozens of nearby recreational sites, state parks, and tourist attractions that are worth the drive to get there. Within roughly 90 minutes of Austin, you’ll find everyt...

Maintaining Your Austin Rental Property in Winter

Although the holiday season may seem months away, right now, family gatherings, office parties, and extended shopping hours will soon be upon us! One thing to watch out for during the winter months is the possibility of dicey weather conditions and additional demands on your time...