Central Texas Investment Guide
Castle Hill Investments’ “Turnkey” Partner Team
We’re Here for you Today, Tomorrow, and 5 Years from Now
Purchasing investment property is a long term commitment. Therefore, it’s vital that investors choose a firm that similarly has a long term commitment to the Austin investment market.
We frequently receive calls from investors who, several years ago, purchased a duplex from a local Realtor, and when they found themselves with a question about taxes, or PMI, they called their Realtor, only to find out they were either no longer practicing, or had moved into a different niche in the business and had no idea how to advise their client.
For several years now, Castle Hill Investments only does one thing – turnkey investment property guidance. We’ll be here for you not only at the beginning, not only at the end – but all along the way!
Have questions about a tax bill? Want to double check a receipt provided by a property manager? Owned for a couple of years and want to cancel PMI? Or perhaps you just want a quick update on the market regarding lease and equity values.
We’re here for you and are just a quick call or email away!
As 2007 unfolds, Castle Hill will be introducing a portal on our website for current owners to track their investment properties’ value, and to communicate directly with our staff on questions that may arise.
We’re committed to providing value to our clients throughout the ownership experience.
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Table of contents
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?
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
