1031 Exchange Into an Austin Rental: Rules, Timeline, and Mistakes to Avoid
A 1031 exchange into an Austin rental defers federal capital gains and depreciation recapture. The 45/180 day rules, mistakes to avoid, and why Austin SFH works.
Ed Neuhaus
Articles by Ed Neuhaus
The Best Austin Neighborhoods for Long-Term Rental ROI in 2026
Honest 2026 ROI rankings for Austin SFH rentals. Gross yields 4.8% to 7.5% by neighborhood, plus the markets to avoid as an investor.
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Honest math, not a sales pitch. The cash flow, opportunity cost, and tax tradeoffs Austin homeowners need before deciding to sell or rent in 2026.
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Three Austin rental scenarios with full math on self-management versus hiring a property manager. The honest break-even point most owners miss.
When to Hire a Property Manager for Your Austin Rental Property
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Austin Property Management Fees in 2026: What Kendall Creek Charges and Why
Kendall Creek charges 10% of monthly rent and 75% of one month's rent to lease your Austin property. Here is exactly what that costs and what it covers.
Property Management Fees in Texas: What You Pay, What It Should Cover
Texas property management fees broken down by line item, what is fair, what is predatory, and how Austin owners avoid surprise charges in the management agreement.
How to Set Rent on Your Austin Property Without Leaving Money on the Table
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Texas Rental Property Tax Deductions: The Full List Plus the Depreciation Math
Texas rental tax deductions explained with depreciation math, repairs vs improvements, the QBI deduction, passive loss rules, and what Austin owners track.
Preparing an Austin Rental for the Next Tenant: The Turnover Playbook
Austin rental turnover checklist with timelines, real cost ranges, the rekey statute, pricing strategy in a soft market, and lease-up timing for the school calendar.
Tenant Stopped Paying Rent in Austin? Here's What to Do This Week
Day-by-day playbook for Austin landlords when a tenant stops paying rent. Documentation, payment plans, cash-for-keys, eviction, and what NOT to do in Texas.
Texas Eviction in JP Court: The Real Timeline and Cost for Austin Landlords
Texas JP court eviction timeline, true costs, and procedural traps for Austin landlords actively dealing with non-payment or lease breach in 2026.
The Texas Eviction Process: Notice, JP Court, and the 3-Week Timeline
Texas eviction process explained step by step with statute citations, JP court timelines, Travis County specifics, and how good PMs avoid filing in the first place.
The Hidden Costs of Owning an Austin Rental Property: Real Numbers for 2026
Real 2026 numbers on what it actually costs to own an Austin rental: taxes, insurance, capex, vacancy, turnover, HOA, management. Honest math for Austin landlords.
Texas Landlord Maintenance Responsibilities: What the Statute Actually Requires
Texas landlord maintenance duties under Property Code 92.052 and 92.151, repair timelines, security device rules, and what Austin's weather extremes demand.
Tenant Screening in Texas: The Six-Step Process That Keeps Owners Out of Court
Texas tenant screening explained step by step with FCRA compliance, fair housing rules, Austin's source-of-income protection, and what to actually verify.
The Texas Security Deposit 30-Day Rule: How Austin Landlords Stay Out of JP Court
Texas Property Code Section 92.103 gives Austin landlords 30 days to refund a security deposit or send an itemized list. Miss it and triple damages kick in.
Texas Security Deposit Laws: The 30-Day Rule and the Triple-Damages Trap
Texas security deposit law explained with statute citations, the 30-day return deadline, allowable deductions, and how Austin landlords stay out of JP court.
Texas Lease Agreement Requirements: What Has to Be in the Document
Texas lease agreement requirements with statute citations, required disclosures, prohibited clauses, TAA vs custom leases, and the reasons DIY leases fail.
Texas Landlord Tenant Laws Every Property Owner Should Know
Texas landlord tenant laws explained with statute citations, 30-day deposit rules, eviction timelines, and how Austin owners stay compliant in 2026.