Property Management in Westlake and Austin
Renting out a home should earn you money without taking over your life. I find and screen good tenants, collect the rent, handle maintenance and keep you informed, so your property is cared for and you know where it stands. I’ve owned and managed rental properties of my own since 2003, from multifamily buildings to luxury vacation rentals.
Choose the level of help you need
I price your home, market it, screen applicants, prepare the lease and do the move-in inspection. Once the tenant moves in, you take it from there.
Everything on this page, month after month: rent collection, maintenance, inspections, renewals and owner statements, plus finding the next tenant when the time comes.
For vacation and short-term rentals: listing and pricing, guest communication, cleaning and turnovers, and keeping the home ready for the next stay.
What’s included
- Rental pricing analysis based on comparable leases
- Professional photos and listing on the MLS, Zillow and other rental sites
- Showings, or self-guided tours where they make sense
- Tenant screening: application, credit, criminal background, eviction history, income and employment, and rental references
- Lease prepared on the Texas REALTORS® residential lease and signed electronically
- Move-in inspection with photos
- Online rent collection
- Late fees enforced under the lease
- Security deposits held in a trust account
- Monthly owner statements and direct deposit
- Year-end 1099 and tax summary
- Maintenance requests and emergency response, 24 hours a day
- Trusted vendors and contractors
- Mid-lease and annual inspections
- Make-ready and turnover between tenants
- Coordination of renovations and upgrades
- HOA communication and compliance
- Lease renewals and rent increases
- Lease enforcement and required notices
- Eviction coordination with an attorney if it comes to that
- Move-out inspection and security deposit accounting within the 30 days Texas law requires
- Online owner portal with documents and reports
- Vacant home checks
- Help deciding whether to rent or sell, and getting a home ready to rent
- Guidance on buying rental properties
Guarantees
If a tenant I placed leaves early, I find a new one without another leasing fee.
Protection for owners who accept pets, on top of the pet deposit.
You pay the monthly management fee only when the home is rented.
Full terms are in the management agreement.
Thinking about renting instead of selling?
If you’re moving but not ready to sell, renting can make sense. I can show you what your home would likely rent for alongside what it would likely sell for. See Looking to Sell for the selling side.
Property management FAQ
Do property managers in Texas need a license?
Yes. In Texas, leasing or managing someone else’s property for pay is real estate brokerage and requires a real estate license. I am a licensed Texas Realtor (TREC license #838186).
What does property management cost?
It depends on the home, the rent and the level of service you choose. Contact me for a quote, and I’ll go over every fee in writing before you sign anything.
Can you manage a home I’m not sure I want to rent yet?
Yes. Many owners weigh renting against selling. I can show you what the home would likely rent for and what it would likely sell for, so you can decide.
Do you manage short-term rentals?
Yes. Short-term rentals have their own rules, including City of Austin STR licensing and HOA restrictions, so we’ll start by confirming what’s allowed for your home.
Which areas do you cover?
Westlake, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave and nearby areas. Ask me about homes farther out.
Get a quote
Tell me about your property and what kind of help you want. I’ll follow up with pricing and answer any questions. You can also call (512) 387-2708.