Leander/cedar park rental

[Kevin L.]

Hi BP community, Wanted to get your thoughts on Leander / cedar park area. Looking to buy and hold there. How's the rental market and the job growth in that area. Leander seems a bit too far from Austin? Thanks !

[Bob H.]

Kevin, I have rentals in both Cedar Park and Leander. I recommend Cedar Park because of the shorter commute to Austin and because much of Leander remains undeveloped or in a state of old development in disrepair. Watch out for neighborhoods, usually without homeowners associations, where neighbors don't take care of their yards and consequently make it harder to rent your property. Also watch out for exorbitant fees charged on home sales by homeowners associations and their management companies.