From traditional acquisitions to creative financing strategies, Dacko Realty has guided 80+ investor transactions in the Austin metro. Whether you're scaling a portfolio, exploring non-traditional financing, or acquiring your first rental. We know the numbers, the neighborhoods, and the deals.
Three quick tools to stress-test any deal. All estimates are illustrative — contact us for a full investment analysis.
Expense ratio covers taxes, insurance, and maintenance. Vacancy reduces effective rent. For illustration only.
Austin 10-year average appreciation: ~5–6%/yr. Adjust the rate to model conservative or optimistic scenarios. For illustration only.
Austin market GRM typically ranges 14–20. A GRM under 15 signals a potentially strong deal. For quick screening only — always verify rents.
Live MLS data: filter by price, area, and property type to find your next deal.
Search the MLS →Browse all active Austin listings, including investment-grade properties.
Share your criteria and Dave will reach out with deals that match — including off-market opportunities.
Dave Dacko has structured dozens of non-traditional acquisitions for Austin investors: seller financing, subject-to, lease-option, partnership structures, and more. If the bank said no, there may still be a path to the deal.
“The deal I wanted didn’t fit conventional lending. Dave structured a seller-finance arrangement that got me into the property and cash-flow positive from month one.”
Austin Investor, 2024Every day your investment property sits vacant is money left on the table. Our Rehab & Make-Ready team handles paint, flooring, cleaning, and repairs — with contractor coordination managed entirely by us so you can focus on the deal.
Request a Rehab Estimate →A 45-minute deep-dive into your investment strategy. We'll review your criteria, model out 2–3 target properties, and map out your acquisition plan.
Yes. Despite recent cooling, Austin's fundamentals remain strong: a diverse tech-driven economy, strong population growth, high demand for rentals, and long-term appreciation trends that outperform the national average.
Single-family cap rates in Austin currently range from 4–6%, depending on submarket and property condition. Outer suburbs like Pflugerville and Hutto tend to offer higher yields than central Austin.
Yes. We can identify undervalued properties, connect you with our contractor network through Make Ready services, and help you manage the resale — all under one roof.
While we specialize in acquisition, we can refer you to trusted local property management companies we've vetted over decades of working in Austin real estate.
A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan qualifies you based on rental income rather than personal income — ideal for investors with multiple properties. We can connect you with DSCR lenders who specialize in Austin investment properties.