All Forum Posts by: Matt Stricklen

I don't think it would add a nickel to your rental value. If you were the renter, how big a factor would it be for your decision? It will be miniscule compared to the neighborhood price comps, versus the skin of your house.

As to appraisal or resale value, maybe a bit more just for the fact of having some fresh updates. 

There have been several nice duplex flips over there from the obnoxiously big dog on the porch. But they have one on E Stassney now that they phoned in and ambitiously priced. It's about to hit 70 days on market. 

 Not based off any sale of my property, but they have lots of high priced comps. Tax sppraisal on my duplex jumped 134K  in the last 4 years. 

 You can view tax history of properties on Zillow.

Meanwhile the news is out of date, and suggesting that tenants should negotiate for lower rent. https://www.kut.org/austin/2021-03-10/austin-rent-prices-have-dropped-ever-so-slightly-some-renters-see-a-chance-to-negotiate

Encouraging news, given that my '45 tax increases are certainly outpacing rent increases of late. 

Are there some high quality property managers in the area?

Also, RGV  was hit pretty hard by Covid- is that having some lasting impacts?

While there is no benefit to a cosigner, it sounds like you have a good position from which to seek a partner. Combine your resources with someone who qualifies on paper to win a bigger return for both of you. 

Perhaps, but if you have property in the area now it's a hopeful indicator for future growth. 

If the reported income is fraudulent, you should 1) call the police and 2) tell that person  you were born at night, but not last night.