Landlord Resource Center
Keep Austin Full of People Who Love It
Your Guide to
Owning Rentals in Austin
Practical resources for Austin landlords and rental property investors
At Adam Timothy Group, we represent landlords on the lease side and run our own rental property business through Adam Timothy Home. So this Landlord Resource Center reflects how we actually operate — not just theory. Whether you're considering your first rental, scaling a portfolio, or just trying to keep one property running smoothly, you'll find guidance here on the questions clients ask us most, plus tools you can use today.
Start Here — Read This First
How to Rent Out Your House in Austin: A Landlord's Step-by-Step Guide
If you read nothing else here, read this. Our complete walkthrough of the entire leasing process — the same playbook we run for clients and use on our own properties. From the sell-versus-rent decision through pricing, Texas lease forms, tenant screening, and the day you hand over keys, all the way to the end of the lease.
- Sell, lease, or short-term rental — and how to decide
- Pricing against live Austin comps, not a Zestimate
- The full Texas lease forms packet, explained
- Screening, the $250 repair clause, and a clean hand-off
Resources
Key Articles for Landlords
Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental: Pros and Cons for Austin Investors
Keeping Rental Finances Separate (and When an LLC Makes Sense)
Running a Profitable Airbnb in Austin: Your Ultimate Guide
Real Estate Agent vs Zillow for Listing Your Rental Property
Prorated Rent Calculator for Austin Landlords
Finalizing the Lease After Application Acceptance
Understanding Landlord Insurance Options in Texas
Renting or Selling Your House: What's the Best Move?
Trusted Vendor Guide — Repair, Maintenance & Turnover Partners
Our Process
From Listing to Lease Signing
If you're leasing out a luxury condo, single-family home, or a small portfolio in Austin, here's how we work with landlord clients — pricing, marketing, screening through RentSpree, lease execution, and clean hand-off.
- Pricing & positioning. We pull comparable rentals across the MLS and active platforms to set a defensible asking price.
- Marketing & showings. Professional photography, MLS listing, syndication to major rental platforms, and coordinated showings with qualified prospects.
- Application & screening through RentSpree. Applicants submit and pay directly through RentSpree, with TransUnion-powered credit checks and income verification. We don't handle applicant data or fees.
- Lease execution. Texas-compliant lease drafting, negotiation of terms, and digital signing — clean from offer to keys.
- Hand-off. Once the tenant is in, we hand the day-to-day to you (or to a property manager if you've engaged one). We're available afterward when something needs a second opinion.
Ready to Talk?
Get in touch today and receive a complimentary landlord consultation. We'll review your property, your goals, and what makes sense in the current Austin rental market.
