Castroville · First-Time Landlords

First-Time Landlords in Castroville

Renting out a home you moved out of, inherited, or could not sell yet, with a broker walking you through it.

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A Family Home Becomes a Rental

A first-time landlord in Castroville is sometimes an heir. A parent's older home in a historic small town carries memories, and selling it can feel too soon. Renting it keeps it in the family while it earns. Harvest Real Estate Property Management helps owners decide whether that makes sense and then sets the rental up properly.

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Getting an Older Home Ready

An older Castroville home that one person lived in for years usually needs work before a tenant moves in: belongings cleared, deferred repairs done, and aging systems checked. A Castroville rental analysis lists what is worth fixing for a rental. If the home is in the historic district, changes beyond routine repairs may come with rules that depend on the address, so we check with the city first.

Before You Sign a Lease

Settle probate and title with an attorney if the home was inherited. Switch the insurance to a landlord policy. Ask your CPA about rental income and what happens if you sell later. Texas landlord law applies from the day the lease is signed, including repair duties and the 30-day deadline for security deposit accounting after move-out.

We Handle the Setup

Your first rental comes on board like every home we manage: priced, prepared, marketed, screened, leased on the Texas REALTORS® form, and photographed at move-in. With full-service management, owner draws arrive by direct deposit, repairs up to $250 are handled without a call, and the home is inspected every six months. See the how it works page.