LoneStar Property Management LLC

🚨 Landlords — Pricing wrong in today’s market will cost you. 🚨

Right now, we’re seeing an increase in rental inventory across Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, and the Hill Country.

More homes = more competition.

And here’s where many property owners get it wrong:

👉 They price based on what they want to make
👉 Or what their neighbor got 6–12 months ago
👉 Instead of what the market is telling us right now

Here’s the reality 👇

🏡 When there’s an abundance of rentals:
❌ Overpriced homes sit longer
❌ Longer days on market = fewer qualified applicants
❌ Vacancy quickly eats into your returns

Let’s break that down:

If your home sits vacant for just 30 days,
you’ve already lost more than you would have by pricing it correctly from day one.

And it gets worse—

👉 Stale listings lead to price reductions
👉 Price reductions signal desperation
👉 That attracts lower-quality applicants

💡 The goal isn’t to “test the market.”
The goal is to capture the best tenant quickly at the strongest price possible.

✔️ Strategic pricing = less vacancy
✔️ Less vacancy = higher annual return
✔️ Higher return = your asset actually performing the way it should

This is where experience matters.

Because in a shifting market,
👉 pricing isn’t guesswork—it’s strategy.

📲 If you’re unsure where your property should be positioned in today’s rental market, let’s talk. I’ll give you a real, data-backed range based on what’s actually leasing right now.

🏡 Investor Tip of the Day 💡

Real estate investing isn’t just about buying property — it’s about protecting and growing your asset over time.

One of the biggest mistakes investors make? Trying to manage everything on their own without the right guidance.

Here’s why working with a REALTOR® experienced in investment properties + property management matters:

✔️ Strategic Buying
Not every “good deal” is a good investment. We help you analyze rental potential, appreciation, and long-term value.

✔️ Tenant Placement Matters
The right tenant protects your property. The wrong one can cost you thousands.

✔️ Market Knowledge
From rental rates to local regulations, having boots-on-the-ground expertise in the Hill Country makes all the difference.

✔️ Asset Protection
Leases, maintenance, inspections — it’s not just paperwork. It’s about protecting your investment.

✔️ Time = Money
Your time is valuable. A professional manager allows your investment to work for you — not the other way around.

At the end of the day…
An investment property isn’t just a house — it’s part of your financial future.

Make sure you have the right team behind it.

If you’re thinking about investing or need help managing your property, we would love to help guide you every step of the way.

📲 Let’s connect.

Guess what next week is? Bulky item and brush collection, which is reserved for larger items that do not fit inside the normal garbage cart. Pick-up is on the same day as your normal trash collection and if WM is running behind you can leave your items by the curb.

Acceptable bulky items can include but are not limited to:

• Appliances with CFCs removed (refrigerants and aerosol propellants)
• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Carpeting (cut into 4-foot bundles)
• Other items that are too large or numerous to fit in your garbage cart
For brush collection:
• Brush must be cut, tied, and bundled in sections no longer than 5 feet.
• Pieces must be no more than 5 inches in diameter.
• Bundles must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m.
The following items should NOT be placed at the curb for bulky collections:
• Appliances containing CFCs (refrigerants and aerosol propellants)
• Batteries
• Concrete, brick, asphalt, and roofing
• Construction debris from contractors
• Gasoline
• Items heavier than 200 pounds
• Paint
• Motor oils and filters
• Tires
• Vehicles and parts