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David O'Dell - Broker, GRI, Managing Partner,
Realtor, 512-775-1780 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Owning real estate in his hometown has been his dream since he was little, and he aims to share it everyday by helping educate people about buying and selling in Austin. Dave started out in leasing and property management in 2003, eventually turning the group into an award winning Remax team. After going independent, Texas Equity still remains in the top 5 investment teams in the city.

Sean McCormack - Managing Partner, Realtor, 512-653-1213  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coming from one of those usual Irish real estate families in New Jersey, Sean has called Austin home since his college days at UT. Sean lives and owns on the funky and eclectic SBW (South Ben White) area. Sean has a background in Leasing, foreclosures, multifamily and single family home sales.


Bryan Grace - Realtor - (512) 300-6703, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bryan has owned several investment properties over the years and continues to invest in central Texas.  He has been in the real estate business the longest out of our team, coming in with nearly 15 years of land and residential sales.  

 

 

 

 

Ben Brown - Commercial Realtor
512-577-3033 cell
512-608-0048 fax

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Our resident MIT whiz-kid and Texas native, Ben specializes in the management and resale of hotel/motel properties across the entire state of Texas. You do not want to buy before talking to him first! If selling, Ben's active "beat the streets" approach will find buyers quicker than many of the passive agents found in the hotel/motel sector.

Visit his affiliate website for more information: Texxan Property Group

Bryan Ewing - Realtor
512-914-9543 cell

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Bryan has a background in commercial retail property construction, demolition and installation remodels.  He has travelled all over the USA helping major chains like T-mobile build stores or take them down.  Originally from San Antonio, Bryan planted roots in Austin many years ago and even has a band here called Sedium - he is the drummer!  Bryan can help with any lease, apartment locating or sale.  Just give him a call!

 

 Jay Dunn - Realtor

512-431-3635

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Jay also has a background in commercial retail property construction just like Bryan.  He has travelled all over the USA helping major chains like T-mobile build stores or take them down.  Originally from Austin, Jay grew up in South Texas and returned many years ago to work in music and graphic design. Jay is the lead singer and bassist for Sedium (Bryan's band too)

 


NEW OFFICE:  3703 Jefferson Street, Suite A
Austin, TX 78731 

Phone:  512-775-1780
Fax:  866-806-3686

 Our new location is near the corner of 35th st. and Jefferson,
in the little red house across from Capra and Cavell.

 This list is completely un-biased to the best we could be un-biased. Please choose who you would like to work with. We do not require kickbacks or other gifts to be on this list, or for you doing business with them. For detailed questions regarding experiences, please call us. And read the disclaimer below too.

 Interested in getting a Texas Real Estate License or taking other cool investing classes? You MUST go to Wayne Morgan's Austin Institute of Real Estate, it is hands-down the best education experience you can possibly get anywhere in Texas.  Located here in Austin of course, but they have online courses and we highly recommend them!  You don't have to be a Realtor or Agent to take their classes!  Better education means better agents, don't shoot yourself in the foot and go somewhere else, go to Austin Institute and to yourself and your future clients a favor!


Preferred Lenders
Longhorn Mortgage - Richard Caudle - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 302-9410. Loans that are tough to do or have other people get declined, it seems that Richard and his team are able to make miracles happen.  I don't know how they do it, but they've rescued several deals for me in the past.  If you don't have any difficult issues, they can easily fix you up with fantastic rates and low fees.  Richard is a straight talk guy, he will not try to sell you something just to make a buck.  Dave did his refi with him.
 WR Starkey Mortgage - Julie Black - Mortgage Advisor, 512-306-6357. fax 866-561-8955. email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   web:  www.julieblack.us.  Julie is a fantastic loan guru and can get many difficult loans pushed through. Her team is professional and consistently gets the job done on time with great rates and low fees.   

 

USA Mortgage - Matt Dean - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Matt has consistently been doing multifamily loans for many years here in Austin, working for some of the top listing and buying agencies who specialize in investment properties. If you're looking for a team that specializes in investment properties as their primary business, like we do, you need to talk to them. 512-415-6142 direct

 Land Mortgage / AmeriPro Funding - Mathew Posey and Chad Overhauser- President is a former Seahawks football player! Internal underwriting and private banking (very fast closings). I've seen these guys get loans done that were all but lost. Please talk to Mathew Posey: (512) 583-1024 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ocean View Financial Group - www.oceanviewfg.com (CA based) Trent and Laine, the owners, actual have several properties here in Austin and know the area quite well. We trust them a great deal to do loans from California. Talk to Trent Pike at 310-292-6965 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Presidential Mortgage - CC Cooper - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-809-7630. CC is a great educator, worked with Fannie Mae for over a decade, understands the investor market very well and occassionally pops in to help teach the lending portion of our investing classes!
CFIC Home Mortgage - Robert Klepner - what an awesome guy, actually shows up for the closing! Call him at 512-250-9338 direct This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tim Bishop - The Bishop Team - awesome lender, terrific experience.  Knows rental property loans very well.  (512) 342-0000 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 E-Loan - the only online lender that I will personally vouch for, did a terrific job in a very short amount of time.  Online lenders aren't for everyone, 1st time home buyers or 1st time investors you should use a regular mortgage broker with an office.  E-loan is a bulk lending machine, they can't really be there for emergencies.  Seasoned investors familiar with home loans and have 10% or 20% to put down, totally OK.
 Cornerstone Mortgage - Beth Lozano - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  - 512-314-7337 direct, 512-328-4143 fax.  Beth, in the mortgage business for 15 years, put it best herself: "I am proud to work not only with my personal team of two processors and a marketing coordinator, but also with the best LOCAL underwriters, closers, and funders in Texas."

Insurance Providers
Accent Insurance - Sam Sotello - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 302-9445 - a lot of our clients end up going to Sam, he consistently offers very good rates even after shopping a lot of other companies. Choose who you want, but definitely give Sam a call to compare.

Farmers Insurance, Mark Lyne - Agency Owner -  Cell 512.656.8695 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - http://www.FarmersAustin.com

Matt Stillwell, Farmer's Agent - 512-422-4021 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Blanken Insurance - Gerri Blankken - 512-246-2122
 

Allstate Insurance - NOW HAS LANDLORD PACKAGE!  It's pretty good too, definitely talk to Cheree Robertson -  512-931-2591 or call her cell at 512-585-1851 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

State Farm Insurance - Ted Heaton - 512-343-8774
RENTER'S INSURANCE:  Farmers - Jason Hirsch, 512-320-0372, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Inspectors

 Gary Hart - Austin property inspections, very familiar with rental properties of all shapes and sizes, rates and services available on his site instantly - 512-848-3523  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  - www.austinpropertyinspections.com

Brian Thompson - Home Facts Inspections Service LLC  512-940-0053, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Thomas Company - Scott Thomas - 512-219-9868 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Guided Inspections - Jesse Bryant - 512-786-5526 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Scott Leppin Inspections - 512-335-0609 www.leppininspects.com
Mold Inspection and Remediation (rare, but if you need it) - Billy (formerly the owner of Home Critic, very well qualified. Licensed by the Texas Dept. Health Services. Consulting, remediation plans, air quality certification (prices start at $595 by the way) - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Appraisers
Wade - RPS Appraisals - (512) 680-5317 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
David McInturff - E-Appraisal - 512-554-6856 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  
www.e-appraisal.com
Jim Morris - Morris Appraisals (Landsafe Approved) - (512) 479-6048
Andrew Webb - Texas Metro Appraisal Services - 512.731.6939
John Edl - Southwest Appraisals - (512) 394-1697 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

1031 Exchange Accomodators
Summit 1031 Accomodators (The only Certified Exchange Specialists in Texas) (512) 457-1031 -- highly recommended if you're going to do something out here.
Granite Exchange - CA based - (916) 638-2939

Exchange Advantage -
West Coast - 5230 Carroll Canyon Rd. Suite 324 • San Diego, CA 92121 • Direct: 858.455.1031
East Coast - 190 Main Street. Suite 403 • Hackensack, NJ 07601• Direct: 201.941.9227

Leah Teichman, Madison Exchange, LLC, Account Executive - Madison Exchange, LLC 1125 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 -- Ph: 732 333 2471 -- Fax: 732 333 2472 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.madison1031.com

Property Managers - In Alphabetical Order

Acona Property Management - Jim Caruth - 512-826-4990 www.acona.us (full service manager)

April Realty - (512) 442-6500, one of the larger management companies out here, will work with properties all over the city.

Full House Management - Elif Selvili and Tom Mahnke 512-220-4160
Front Page Properties - Eileen and Glenn Page - 512-480-8518 - (also will do leasing only if you don't need an entire management package) This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Gold and Associates  - Bill Gold and Jonathan have brought together a really good system both online and in person, they can handle lots of remodeling and any sort of management issues that come up.  office:  (512) 535-6939, cell (512) 825-3720 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Goodwin Management - Marilyn Baugh - 512-502-7546 work, 512-970-3050 cell This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (will do leasing as well from what I remember)

Iles Real Estate - John Iles - RMP.  John is a great guy and has been doing real estate for over 30 years here in central TX.  He has great relationships with tenants and is always a straight shooter for answers and solutions.  He has several letters of recommendation.  Please call 512-563-8530 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Lynx Property Management - Keith Whittington - (512) 326-2722 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (full service manager)
Mayfield Properties - Rick Mayfield - (512) 350-1423 -
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(full service manager)
Neighborhood Realty - Fred Southard - (512) 335-8686 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (full service manager)
Pioneer Property Management - 1-888-565-9594 (all areas of management including commercial) http://www.austinusa.com (full service manager)
Robinson Realty - Jackie Schafer - (512) 892-2000 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (full service manager)
Shamrock Property Management - JoanAlyce Lugert (512) 478-5588 email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Great management team that also has BILINGUAL SPANISH staff to assist you or your tenants if you own property in predominantly Spanish speaking areas.

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Repairs and Remodeling
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Oscar - handyman services and more.  Oscar is highly recommended by several other realtors and many of our clients.  He has a good crew that is reliable and does good work on a wide range of items including minor plumbing and minor electrical. He's busy though!  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   (512) 626-4484

Locksmith and Hauling - Adrienne, this guy is COOL, really nice and on time.  NO Frills, quick service and reasonable pricing.  If you need a lock popped because your tenant is gone, or just simply locked themselves out, he is the guy to help.  512-657-3027

Remodeling - Flipping - Total Rehab -- http://chrisfcorley.googlepages.com/  Chris Corley 512.970.7273, has lots of experience in just this!

COWBOY PAINTING AND MORE!! - Painting, cleaning, concrete, resurface, carpentry, roofind, hard trash pickup, and a lot more.  Gabriel is a terrific guy, speaks spanish and they are very very courteous, highly recommended.  512-748-2455  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Steve Rider - HAND - NAILED ROOFING AND REPAIR - Steve is a very highly recommended roofer who does his shinglework by hand using a hammer and nails -- not a nail gun.  By doing it "old school" he makes sure every nail is on target and angled properly.  Nail guns being a tool of convenience tend to shoot nails incorrectly and can rip through shingles or leave shingles hanging.  512-834-0746 (leave message, he'll call you back!)
Lener Handyman Solutions - Robert Lener. Bonded, insured and a member of the Better Business Bureau.  Call his mobile at 512-450-2631 or email him at:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Junk Hauling / Appliance delivery / removal: call Nic at 512-963-3142.
Flooring by Stacy Adam - carpet, wood tile and vinyl 512-696-3320
Painting*Carpet Installation or Cleaning*Fence Replacement or Repair - Jorge Garcia This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-292-7363
Tub and Countertop Surface repair - All Surface Renew 12-788-0027
Appliance Repair - 512-300-8919, 24 hour fridge service!
Walter Smith - worked for huge management companies and now does some handyman services, usually needs a large project over $500 to get him on your job, but I can vouch it's worth it. Have used him for several years. 512-247-9270 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Murphy Henry Handyman Service - "fast, honest, dependable" - home improvement and repair 512-868-8403
Alfred Rivera & Mike Lakomski - (512) 913-6028, (512) 925-2083 - good crew, landscaping and general handyman work
Thomas Esco - (512) 577-8694 - $25 an hour, work is good
Patricia the Handywoman - (512) 825-3842
Randy Morrison - (512) 484-0783