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Blog Post Retire Early with Rental Properties: A Guide for the Aspiring Real Estate Investor in Austin
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, August 15, 2025

Retire Early with Rental Properties: A Guide for the Aspiring Real Estate Investor in Austin

Retire Early with Rental Properties: A Guide for the Aspiring Real Estate Investor in AustinEvery Monday, most of us fight back fantasies of quitting our job and retiring to some distant beach somewhere instead of sitting through the Hwy 35 bumper to bumper beast. And for most of...
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Blog Post The Do’s and Don’ts of Tenant Screening: Ensuring Reliable Income
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, August 8, 2025

The Do’s and Don’ts of Tenant Screening: Ensuring Reliable Income

The Do’s and Don’ts of Tenant Screening: Ensuring Reliable IncomeManaging rental properties can be a rewarding way to generate passive income, build wealth, and work toward financial freedom. Finding the right tenants is crucial part of the income rental property equa...
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Blog Post 10 Proven Strategies for Streamlining Property Management in Austin, TX
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, August 1, 2025

10 Proven Strategies for Streamlining Property Management in Austin, TX

10 Proven Strategies for Streamlining Property Management in Austin, TXWe all know that managing rental investments comes with both incredible benefits and special challenges. As a seasoned landlord, you ‘ve experienced how tricky it can be to keep all the plates spinning. ...
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Blog Post Should I Hire a Property Manager
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, July 25, 2025

Should I Hire a Property Manager

      You got into real estate investing because it was touted as “passive income.” You dreamed of running a low stress side hustle, saving up some cash, and maybe even retiring early one day. But after that first sale went through, you quickly discover...
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Blog Post Top Ten Mistakes Landlords Make Part 2
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, July 18, 2025

Top Ten Mistakes Landlords Make Part 2

Last week, we started a two-part series on the top ten mistakes landlords make managing their own rentals. Truth be told, there are a million missteps to make in renting property, we’ve selected the mistakes we believe cost landlords the most money and the most hassle. The...
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Blog Post Top Ten Mistakes Landlords Make Part 1
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, July 11, 2025

Top Ten Mistakes Landlords Make Part 1

Owning rental properties can be tricky and full of pitfalls. We’ve been doing this a long time, and over the years we’ve just about seen it all. But there are definitely those few mistakes, that seem to consistently trip owners up, costing money, hassle and stress.We&...
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Blog Post Position Your Property Above the Market
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, June 27, 2025

Position Your Property Above the Market

Following the dramatic spike in rent prices post COVID-19, Austin’s rental market is noticeably cooling. Rent rates are going down. Days on the market are going up, and the cost of make-readies remains high. Positioning your investment property to garner the highest rent wi...
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Blog Post How to Keep Repair Costs Down
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, June 13, 2025

How to Keep Repair Costs Down

It seems like the cost of everything is going up these days.  If you’re in the business of renting investment properties, you’ve probably noticed dramatic increases in the price of labor and materials over the past few years. So, how do you keep the cost of repai...
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Blog Post 5 Keys to Investing in Austin 2025
By Aubrie Juve - Friday, June 6, 2025

5 Keys to Investing in Austin 2025

It’s no secret that Austin’s housing market has shifted in the last two years. Gone are the days of bidding wars, cash offers dramatically over asking price and properties selling overnight. Right now, it feels a bit like the Wild West where anything goes. Mortgage ra...
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