Why Central Texas?

• A Brief History Lesson (up to 2000)
• A Temporary “Bug” in the Software (2001 to 2003)
• Back in the Saddle (2004 to Present)
• Why? Jobs and Relocation!
• “Keep Austin Weird” – Seriously
• Austin is Pro-Business – Pay Your Rent or “Hit the Road!”
• There’s No Bubble Here (aka “Have I already missed the boom?”)
• Supply and Demand – “Save Our Springs” & The University of Texas at Austin Effect
• Austin Moving from 3rd to 2nd “Tier” Status

Castle Hill Investments’ “Turnkey” Partner Team

• Investors Need More than Just a Buyer’s Agent
• Lending
• Property Management
• Leasing
• Insurance
• Title and Escrow
• We’re Here for you Today, Tomorrow, and 5 Years from Now

Why Should I Work With Castle Hill Investments?

• Residential Investment Property Salespeople Should be Advisors, Not Just Agents

Property Types – What Should I Buy?

• Equity Appreciation vs. Cash Flow
• The Duplex – the Perfect Central Texas Investment?
• Different Geographic Regions
• "But I Want a NEW Construction Property!"

A Closer Look At "The Numbers"

• Owning Investment Property Is More Expensive Than You Think
• How The Process Works – One Investor Couple´s Experience
• Show Me the Money – Numbers at Closing
• Show Me the Money – After Closing
• Other Expenses

After the Sale – an Owner’s Manual

• After the Sale – an Owner’s Manual
• The First "Make Ready" and Realities of Purchase
• Limiting Landlord Liability and Deeding to LLCs/LPs, etc
• Real Estate Capital Gains Taxes: A Primer
• Texas Property Taxes – "Huh?"
• 1031 Exchanges
• After the Sale – Checklist and Action Items
• Real Estate As a Component of a Well-Balanced Portfolio
• Cash Flow Calculator
• Three "Real World" Investor Stories
• Austin and Central Texas Neighborhoods