As a property manager here in Austin Texas I felt and had a pretty strong opinion that the rent prices were plummeting and inventory had stacked up in a way that was setting us up for failure going into the new Year spring and summer for 2026.

I have also had a desire to own investment properties and want to get started.

The real goal is to live cheap while owning an appreciating asset.Analyze everything.

The best way to see if there is demand is to look on Zillow (there is a room feature) and Facebook Marketplace.

I can also connect you with one of my agents if your plan is to liquidate quickly. 

If you want cash now you have to be extremely involved doing your own management and maintenance.

Most software stops at “rent received.”

As long as the property is bought in cash (with own funds).

I want to build a portfolio of multi-family homes to start.

Please direct all future rent payments, maintenance requests, and correspondence to me.”Include your contact info, mailing address for rent, and any updated payment instructions. 2.