I had a similar experience also didn't get 2 of my properties rented by November after I turned over one at the beginning of August and the other mid September.I switched to another local but flat rate company who rented both in less than 2 weeks.

After leaving the property and renting it out, I'm gonna hire a property management company which will have a maintenance account to take care of such issues. 

Which one rents out fast and is in high demand around the austin metropolitian area?

After a year I would move out and rent both units out while living with my parents.

They also turnover every few years allowing you to fix the damage and raise rents.

Additionally, Millennials rely heavily on online platforms and mobile apps for property search, virtual tours, mortgage applications, and transaction management, reshaping the way real estate transactions are conducted.Delaying Homeownership and Embracing Renting: Despite their strong desire for homeownership, many Millennials face financial challenges, including student loan debt, stagnant wages, and high housing costs.

Houses rent faster than you can post them in this area..

She had a choice of putting down a deposit equal to two month's rent or paying monthly "deposit insurance." 

I live in CA and am looking to invest out-of-state in a SFH to rent long-term.

Additionally, the surrounding areas are potentially better for those whom like the LTR model, especially if rents are similar to the bigger cities.