Austin Property Management Blog

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...

2021 Turkey Trots Around Central Texas

Attention runners and “power walkers!” It’s not too late to sign up for the largest 5-mile run in Texas, but the day is fast approaching, so here’s what you need to know: The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot officially gets underway at 9:30 a.m., Thanksgiving Day, at th...

Austin Labor Day Weekend Events

Although there may be a shortage of public events, this Labor Day weekend, there is no limit to the number of recreational possibilities available to you and your family. The perfect example is the abundance of public parks in Austin. At last count, there were 287, which includes...

Tips on Finding a Great Investment Property in Austin

Besides downtown Austin, the four most popular neighborhoods for renters are Riverside, Mueller, Clarksville, and South Lamar. That’s according to a blog post on the website Apartment Guide, which touched on some of the factors that draw renters to those areas. RentCafe Blog li...

Landscape Ideas for your Austin Rental Property

The top three elements of good landscaping are simplicity, variety, and balance. As a rental property owner in Austin, keeping your landscape design simple, yet varied, makes sense from both a budgetary point of view and a time management perspective. While, on one hand, you want...