Monthly Archives: April 2011

Easy Tips for Improving Cash Flow for Rental Properties

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jonas Lord

There are several easy and inexpensive ways to increase rents at your existing investment properties in Austin, Texas.  Many of the tips below can substantially increase rents, reduce vacancy and/or save on regular maintenance expenses therefore increasing your net cash … Continue reading →

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Affordable Rosedale condo……for the cost of renting you can buy this place!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Eric Carvajal

Check out this amazing Rosedale condo, just listed at $175,000.00.  This one bedroom, 713 sq ft condo offers many great amenities including its central Austin location. Located at 2209 Hancock Drive, Ventana Condominiums offers a quaint condo complex built in … Continue reading →

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May Foreclosure Filings Post a 29 Month Low

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Steven Radke

It seems as if the foreclosure frenzy that has taken place over the past 2 plus years is finally slowing down. Although Austin and the State of Texas experienced no where near the record number of foreclosure filings in states … Continue reading →

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Effects of Expansion: The East Austin Boom

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Eric C

Over the last decade, a gentrification boom has hit East Austin.  Nearly a dozen mixed-use condo and housing developments have popped up in Central East Austin along with new local bars, trendy food trailers, a drive-in movie theater, and hip … Continue reading →

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Austin Rental Rates & Development on the Rise

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Eric C

Austin has seen signs of construction picking up, along with higher occupancy in apartment communities.  Rents increased 4.6 percent in the last year and apartments are 93.2 percent occupied, according to Austin Apartment Association. We are in a landlord’s market. … Continue reading →

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Mike Thompson of IronMikey.com

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Eric Carvajal

Original Post from WhatMakesAustin.com When we met with Mike Thompson last month he spoke to us about his battle with cancer and his efforts to raise money for “Go Mitch Go,” through his upcoming ironman race. We met up with … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget about Utility

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Eric Carvajal

It seems more and more common these days to listen to potential real estate buyers talk only about price and resale potential.  The most overlooked aspect to real estate is utility. Most things in this world that are cool, cost … Continue reading →

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Most Popular Neighborhoods in Central Austin Map

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jonas Lord

Click each neighborhood for a brief description…. View Central Austin Neighborhoods in a larger map

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