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Investment Property in Round Rock
Rentals judged on the numbers, the neighborhood and the condition of the house, not on the listing photos.
Investment Property in Round Rock: what's different here
A rental in Round Rock is a business decision that happens to come with a kitchen. Round Rock rentals sit near major employers like Dell, and the neighborhood and the age of the home decide the numbers.
Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are high, so the tax bill and insurance often decide whether a rental works.
Why Round Rock buyers work with me
I've lived in Northwest Austin since 1976, and much of my recent business has been along the Parmer and 183 corridors as buyers follow the jobs north. My wife, Heather, and I own short-term rentals ourselves, in Spokane and Punta de Mita, so I look at a property the way an owner does. Round Rock gives you more square footage for the money than Northwest Austin, often in a newer home, in Round Rock ISD, confirmed by address.
How I handle it in Round Rock
- The numbers before the showing: rent against taxes, insurance, HOA dues and likely repairs.
- The rules: HOA leasing limits and short-term rental rules, checked before you commit.
- Condition: roofs, AC, water heaters and plumbing, judged by the home's era.
- 1031 timing: 45 days to identify and 180 days to close, planned with your exchange company and CPA. More on investing.
More about Round Rock
For the full picture of the neighborhood, see living in Round Rock. Questions about investment property here? Call me at (512) 698-3525.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent out a home in Round Rock?
Often, but some HOAs limit leasing and short-term rentals have their own rules. We check before you make an offer.
What are the 1031 exchange deadlines?
Federal rules give you 45 days to identify a replacement property and 180 days to close.
Round Rock
What investment property looks like in Round Rock
A city of its own on I-35 north of Austin, with its own major employers, and established and newer neighborhoods on the west side.
- The homes
- Established neighborhoods like Round Rock West and Stone Canyon/Fern Bluff, plus the newer Mayfield Ranch.
- Schools people ask about
- Round Rock ISD. Confirm by address.
- Getting around
- On I-35, about 20 miles north of downtown Austin, and most trips run on I-35 and 45. Apple on Parmer and the Domain are each 25 to 40 minutes in normal traffic, and a drive downtown that takes 25 minutes at 10am can take 50 to 60 at rush hour.
- Nearby
- Old Settlers Park, Round Rock West Park, and the Sendero Springs park, pool and greenbelt trail. Dell, Baylor Scott & White and St. David's are major employers.
- The trade-off
- More square footage, and often a newer home, for the money than Northwest Austin, in exchange for the hills, the mature established neighborhoods, and being close to Apple and the western Parmer corridor.
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