You're booked
Your consult with Ryan & Melissa
is on the calendar.
Watch your inbox for a Calendly confirmation, and keep an eye on your phone — we'll send a quick text from (979) 366-3500 so you have us saved before the call.
What to expect
A real conversation — not a sales call.
We listen first.
Tell us about the property, your goals, and what hasn't worked before. No pitch — just questions.
We walk through the numbers.
Realistic rent range, time-to-lease, and what to fix first. You'll leave the call with a plan whether you hire us or not.
We tell you honestly if we're the right fit.
If we're not, we'll say so and point you to someone who is. Quality over quantity, every time.
Ryan & Melissa O'Bannon
Founders & Brokers
Who you're meeting with
Born & raised in the Brazos Valley.
Ryan and Melissa run Hometown the way they run their household — answer when people call, do what you said you'd do, and leave every place better than you found it. They're hands-on with every owner relationship and proud to keep the business genuinely family-run.
- Texas Real Estate Commission Brokers — not just agents.
- ~97% portfolio occupancy sustained for 10+ years.
- In-house management, brokerage, and maintenance — one team, one number.
What onboarding looks like
We don't manage every house we're asked to.
Here's how we decide — and what happens after we say yes.
Discovery call
Us + youThe call you just booked. Goals, timeline, what's worked and what hasn't.
Property fit review
UsWe evaluate condition, location, rent vs. market, HOA and insurance posture. Not every home is a fit.
Go / no-go decision
UsIf it's not right for our portfolio, we say so and refer you out. If it is, we send a written proposal.
Walkthrough & rent-ready punch list
Us at the propertyLine-item list of anything to address before listing, with vendor pricing.
Management agreement & owner packet
You signE-sign, W-9, ACH for direct deposit by the 15th, insurance certificate updates.
Marketing & leasing
UsPro photos, MLS plus 30+ syndicated sites, full applicant screening — income, credit, criminal, eviction, rental, pet.
Move-in & handoff
UsSigned lease, deposits collected, condition report with photos, keys and codes secured.
Ongoing management
Us — you stay informed24/7 maintenance line, monthly statements, annual rent review, lease renewals.
Roughly 1 in 4 homes we evaluate isn't the right fit for our model — and we'll tell you that on the call. Quality portfolio, not quantity.
avg. occupancy
across our portfolio
managing BCS
long-term rentals
in-house teams
mgmt · leasing · maintenance · marketing
Portfolio-wide average over the last decade. Individual results vary.
While you wait
Get a head start before we talk.
Need to reschedule or have a question before the call?
Use the link in your Calendly email, or reach us directly.