Honest comparison
Hometown vs DIY
The most common 'competitor' we hear about. Here's the honest tradeoff math.
| Category | Hometown | DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ~8–10% of rent | $0 in fees |
| Your time | ~0 hours/month | 5–15 hours/month average |
| After-hours calls | We take them | You take them |
| Vacancy timing | Coordinated leasing → less downtime | Often 30–60 extra days vacant |
| Legal exposure | Broker-supervised on TAR forms | Your liability — Texas eviction is a minefield |
| Tenant screening | Income, credit, criminal, eviction, prior landlord | Whatever you decide to check |
| Tax reporting | 1099-MISC + year-end packet | You handle it |
Comparisons reflect publicly available information and our experience speaking with owners who switched to us. We update these pages when competitors change their offering — if something is out of date, email owners@hmbcs.com.
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