Monte Davis Realty Group Corp

Monte Davis Realty Group Corp The Monte Davis Realty Group, Corp based in Austin, TX, is a boutique residential real estate brokerage group. As with ANY type of investment, there are risks.

The Monte Davis Realty Group, Corp based in Austin, TX, is a boutique residential real estate brokerage comprised of specialized, yet diverse agents with a common goal – to serve the needs of our investor clients and to forge lifelong relationships with those clients. In today’s real estate investment market it takes a team of talented real estate professionals to sell or buy investment property.

At the Davis Company, we take pride in representing all parties to the transaction in a professional manner. In real estate investing there are decisions that have to be made that are complicated and case-specific. Keeping this in mind, Monte takes an educational approach to buying or selling investment property. Through his 30+ years of experience and knowledge of the Austin market, Monte provides his client’s with the information they need to help minimize those risks. He may even suggest NOT buying a property based on the client's goals and situation. Whatever the case, he represents you, the client.

Big price reduction! 1217 Dove Circle, Cedar Park, Texas | Now $532,000 (↓ $20k!)🏡 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,592 Sq Ft📍 Cypre...
09/17/2025

Big price reduction!
1217 Dove Circle, Cedar Park, Texas | Now $532,000 (↓ $20k!)

🏡 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,592 Sq Ft
📍 Cypress Mill – Corner lot in a cul-de-sac

Step inside this beautifully updated home featuring:
-Open floor plan with hardwoods & tile in all the right places
-Spacious kitchen with island, stainless appliances & tons of natural light
-Cozy fireplace + roomy primary suite
-2 car garage + large fenced backyard with mature trees & sprinkler system

🌳 Neighborhood perks: small park right across the street + quick access to schools, restaurants, hospitals & major employers.

This home won’t last long — DM or call us to schedule your private tour today!

Austin Housing Update: supply up, prices steady, opportunity for investorsWhat’s happening* Inventory remains heavy, ~17...
09/04/2025

Austin Housing Update: supply up, prices steady, opportunity for investors

What’s happening

* Inventory remains heavy, ~17k active listings
* Price cuts on a big share of homes
* Inside the city, months of inventory is easing and prices are inching up

Why it matters

* Buyers have leverage across the metro
* The city core looks more stable with modest upside
* Suburbs vary by zip code, so selection matters

Investor playbook

* Target value buys where supply is high
* Add or hold rentals in stable, core neighborhoods
* Underwrite conservatively and plan exits by submarket

Want help pinpointing the best Austin zips for your strategy? DM AUSTIN and I’ll reach out.

09/03/2025

Austin’s industrial market: 12%+ vacancy and climbing 📦🚧

After a massive build-boom, the market is sitting on one of the highest vacancy rates in the country.

Even if financing costs ease, lower rates (50–75 bps) won’t solve the bigger issue: lease-up risk + carrying costs. Empty boxes don’t have cash flow.

Distress won’t be a wave across the market—it’ll be asset-by-asset, driven by who can hold through vacancy, who can lease, and who can’t.

The lesson? Cheap debt can’t fix oversupply.

Loss-Risk Listings Make Rate Sensitivity Painfully VisibleAustin has a new reality check. Roughly 14% of active listings...
08/27/2025

Loss-Risk Listings Make Rate Sensitivity Painfully Visible

Austin has a new reality check. Roughly 14% of active listings are at risk of selling at a loss, the second-highest share among major metros.

That’s not a headline for panic, it’s a signal that pricing power has shifted.

Yes, mortgage rates dipped this month and monthly payments eased a bit. But buyers are anchoring to fresh comps, not 2022 peaks.

In many Austin submarkets, sale prices still sit well below peak levels, and Redfin shows several Texas metros among the places where prices are slipping year over year. (Redfin, Team Price)

What to do now
→ Sellers: price to the last 30–60 days, not last cycle. Use concessions and rate buydowns as tools, not crutches.
→ Buyers: treat “loss-risk” as leverage for inspections, credits, and closing-cost help.
→ Owners/PMs: comp your renewal strategy to today’s sale prices and inventory. If nearby resale values are soft, tenants have options, so service speed and retention perks matter.

One more nuance: nearly half of for-sale homes bought after July 2022 in Austin are at risk of selling at a loss. Pandemic-era timing still drives a lot of today’s pain.

If you want a read on your zip code, message us today.

Smart investors pay attention:Just listed in North Hyde Park:• Steps from UT shuttle• Minutes to campus• Perfect for stu...
08/12/2025

Smart investors pay attention:

Just listed in North Hyde Park:

• Steps from UT shuttle
• Minutes to campus
• Perfect for students

The breakdown:

📍 4708 Red River St
💰 $609,000
🏠 1,769 sq ft
🌿 0.18 acres

But here's what makes it special:

It's a duplex.

Two units.
Two income streams.
One smart investment.

Each side includes:

• 2 bedrooms
• Full bath
• In-unit laundry
• Private yard
• Parking

Student housing near UT?

Always in demand.
Always profitable.
Always a smart move.

Don't wait on this one.

07/28/2025

The old way of buying real estate is dead.

Here's what's working now:

I used to do what everyone else did:

- Watch the market
- Wait for perfect timing
- Try to guess the next boom

But then I noticed something about the wealthiest investors:

They played a different game entirely.

They focused on:

- Strategic buys
- Long-term holds
- Passive income streams

So I switched my approach.

And everything changed.

Now I look for properties that:

✅ Pay for themselves from day one
✅ Are in growth corridors
✅ Have value-add potential

I stopped trying to time the market and started focusing on time IN the market.

That's when the real wealth started building.

Timing doesn't matter as much as positioning.

Get positioned right, and the market works for you instead of against you.

This isn't theory.

It's exactly what I've been doing for 35+ years.

And it works.

Stop making rookie mistakes with 1031 exchanges.I've seen too many investors lose hundreds of thousands because they did...
07/23/2025

Stop making rookie mistakes with 1031 exchanges.

I've seen too many investors lose hundreds of thousands because they didn't know what I know.

Let me break down what actually works (and what doesn't):

1. The timeline isn't your real problem
Everyone focuses on the 45/180 days.

But that's not where deals die.

They die because:

- You waited too long to start
- You picked properties emotionally
- You trusted the wrong people

2. Not all intermediaries are created equal
Most investors think any Qualified Intermediary will do.

Wrong.

I've fired more QIs than I can count.

Why?

Because one mistake from them means you pay 20-30% more in taxes.

3. The real secret? It's who you know.

I've built relationships with:

- Off-market property owners
- Other experienced exchangers
- The best QIs in Texas

That means when my clients need a replacement property, we've already got options lined up.

No public listings.
No bidding wars.
No overpaying.

4. The key to success?

Work with someone who's done this
Hundreds of times
In this market
With your exact situation

Because every exchange is different.

But the principles stay the same:

- Start early
- Work smart
- Move fast

Want to avoid costly mistakes?
Want access to off-market deals?
Want someone who actually knows what they're doing?

Let's talk.

I don't work with everyone.
But if you're serious about building wealth through real estate...

Maybe we're a good fit.

07/18/2025

📍 South Congress Rental Market Update – What Investors Should Know

The South Congress (SoCo) area remains one of Austin’s most culturally vibrant neighborhoods, but the rental landscape is shifting fast.

Here’s what’s happening mid-2025:

💰 Rents Are Softening
• 1-bed average: ~$1,550
• 2-bed: ~$1,850
• Median rent across listings: ~$1,997
Citywide, rents have dropped ~9% YoY—Austin leads the nation in rent declines.

🏗 Supply Surge = Opportunity & Risk
• Active lease listings up 200% since 2022
• Vacancy rates climbing across the city (esp. in 2-bed units)
• Renters now have leverage—think free months, move-in credits, or flexible leases

🔍 SoCo-Specific Insight
• 57% of households are renters
• Strong mix of vintage multifamily, new mid-rises & SFH rentals
• Inventory includes studios to 3-bed units—offering broad investment options

📉 What It Means for Investors
→ Cash flow is under pressure, but tenant demand remains solid
→ Now is the time to buy smart—focus on updated units or value-add plays
→ Track absorption rates carefully before acquiring new-build units
→ High walkability and lifestyle appeal make SoCo a strong long-term bet

SoCo isn’t “cooling” it’s normalizing. And for the right investor, that’s a window worth watching.

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📩 DM me if you’d like help sourcing rent-ready investment properties in 78704 or are exploring lease-up opportunities in this changing market.

If You Don’t Know Your Numbers, You Don’t Know the Deal.💸 Cap rate, ROI, cash-on-cash returns. If these sound a little f...
07/14/2025

If You Don’t Know Your Numbers, You Don’t Know the Deal.

💸 Cap rate, ROI, cash-on-cash returns.

If these sound a little fuzzy, you're not alone. But knowing them cold? That’s what separates hobbyists from serious investors.

💡 Start mastering the math with our simple Cash Flow Analyzer and gain confidence with every deal you evaluate.

📈 Knowledge = Power. Let’s level up.

📞 Ready to invest smarter in Austin real estate? Call us today and let’s run the numbers together.

07/10/2025

When devastating floods struck Kerrville, Austin Realtor Cord Shiflet turned his platform into a lifeline. Instead of watching from afar, he stepped in — raising tens of thousands of dollars and organizing hundreds of volunteers in just 24 hours.

“I go for the people who lost everything and didn’t have anything to begin with,” he shared.

Together, we can bring hope to those who lost everything. Donate here to support Texas flood relief:
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/where-to-donate-help-central-texas-flood-recovery/

Read the full article about Cord Shiflet here:
https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2025/07/07/cord-shiflet-kerrville-flood-victims.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=me&utm_content=AU&ana=e_AU_me&j=40577824&senddate=2025-07-07&utm_term=ep4&empos=p4

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