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The August 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report is out from the Austin Board of REALTORS (ABoR). The close of August marked the end of the summer "selling season" in Austin. Area home sales continued to increase d...
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I have been using Deal Machine and just got a voicemail from a home owner interested in selling. What is my next step? Do I set up an appointment to meet them at the house? Do I go in with an offer without having seen...
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Can I use a Self Directed IRA to pay off a rental property I already own?
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Hello BP,
I am currently an owner of a single unit of a 10 unit condo building. The HOA is in search of an insurance company that is experienced with packaging wind mitigation, liability, general, etc. all in one por...
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About Me
I have been a Realtor since 2003. Through knowledge and hard work, I have been able to maximize the market for my Clients and have proven to be an asset for them. I have been recognized as a Top Producer si...
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any experienced leasing agents who lease apartments? have some questions about doing it as a career
I am considering buying a beach house with a USDA loan and living in it for a year. Can I rent it out after I live in it for year (or less)? I am finding conflicting information online.
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Good afternoon to all.!! I was looking into finding how i can purchase a property and open up an adult living facility and was looking for some guidance on how to begin. It will be a family business we have management...
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Hello, BP community- I posted these questions four years ago and got some good advice, but I never acted on it. Now the scenario is a little different- I welcome any suggestions and advice. My father used to own a 4-u...
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A non-profit in our town has Vistas (like interns) who are sharing a two-bedroom house we manage. We know the director of the non-profit well. She has paid the damage deposit on the house and the Vistas pay the rent. ...