Gini Howerton, Realtor with NextHome BCS

Gini Howerton, Realtor with NextHome BCS I help investors grow, owners simplify management, and buyers/sellers make smart moves across the Brazos Valley.

Real estate agent and property manager based in Bryan/College Station, Texas, serving the surrounding cities in the Brazos Valley. Licensed since 2017.

$7M+ in closed sales volume
65+ doors under management and growing
Property Manager for NextHome Property Management
Agent with NextHome Realty Solutions ( #1 in Texas, Top 10 nationally)

I work with:
Investors building and scaling rental portfoli

os
Out-of-town owners who need reliable, local management
Buyers and sellers who want clear guidance and strong ex*****on

My focus is simple: keep things running smoothly, communicate clearly, and help you make decisions that actually make sense for your goals—whether that’s one property or a full portfolio.

📲 View available rentals or message me to talk about buying, selling, or management

Texas real estate contracts are changing, and while some of the updates may sound technical, several are worth paying at...
06/18/2026

Texas real estate contracts are changing, and while some of the updates may sound technical, several are worth paying attention to.

Expanded seller disclosures, additional information regarding insurance history, updates related to water rights, and more clarity around certain deadlines are all intended to give buyers a better understanding of a property before closing.

For investors, this is an important reminder that purchase price and projected rent are only part of the equation. Maintenance obligations, insurance costs, property restrictions, and other factors can all affect the long-term performance of an investment.

The forms may change, but the goal remains the same: understand exactly what you’re buying before you sign on the dotted line.

Have questions about how these changes could affect a purchase or investment property? I’m always happy to help.

Yesterday’s reel showed one of the more obvious property management decisions: a hole in the ceiling caused by someone s...
06/16/2026

Yesterday’s reel showed one of the more obvious property management decisions: a hole in the ceiling caused by someone stepping through the attic.

But most owner-versus-tenant responsibility questions aren’t nearly that clear.

Sometimes you have conflicting explanations, limited photos, an incomplete maintenance request, or damage that could be normal wear—or maybe something more.

That’s when you have to slow down and look at the full picture.

A fair decision may require reviewing the lease, move-in documentation, photos, timelines, vendor findings, invoices, and the age and condition of the item involved.

The goal isn’t to automatically side with the owner or the tenant. Its to understand what happened and make a decision that can be reasonably supported and clearly explained.

Today’s blog is a deeper follow-up to yesterday’s reel:

Fair Doesn’t Always Mean Everyone Is Happy: How Property Managers Make Difficult Decisions

Read it here: [ https://ginihowerton.realtysolutionsbcs.com/blog/414/Fair+Doesn%E2%80%99t+Always+Mean+Everyone+Is+Happy%3A+How+Property+Managers+Make+Difficult+Decisions]

06/15/2026

Some days in property management feel a lot like being a detective.

You get one photo, three words of explanation, and somehow you’re expected to figure out what happened, who is responsible, and what the next step should be.

The funny stories make great content.

The not-so-funny part is that every decision affects someone—an owner, a tenant, or sometimes both.

That’s why I spend a lot more time gathering facts than making assumptions.

(Although occasionally the answer is pretty obvious. 😅)

06/13/2026

Buying a rental property with tenants already in place can be a great investment—but you are also buying the existing lease.

That means the current rent, deposit, lease term, responsibilities, and tenant agreements usually remain in effect after closing.

I talked about this with a buyer while showing occupied investment properties this morning. The property may look like a good deal, but the lease tells you what you are actually taking on.

Before making an offer, buyers should review:

✅ The full lease and addenda
✅ Rent and deposit records
✅ Lease expiration and renewal terms
✅ Maintenance issues
✅ Any written agreements with the tenants

In Texas, a new owner generally cannot simply change the lease terms after closing.

I break down what buyers should review before purchasing a tenant-occupied property here:

🔗 [ https://ginihowerton.realtysolutionsbcs.com/blog/397/What+Happens+to+a+Lease+When+a+Rental+Property+Is+Sold+in+Texas]

Buying an investment property in Bryan/College Station? Make sure you understand the lease before you inherit it.

06/12/2026

Speed-tour walkthrough time. 👀

Today’s findings:

🔌 Command strip damage
🌬️ Air filters that weren’t changed
❄️ A thermostat set low enough to refrigerate the house

These are the details that matter at move-out.

One of the biggest misconceptions about security deposits is that they’re automatically refunded. They’re not. Deposits help cover damages beyond normal wear and tear, which is why detailed move-in and move-out documentation is so important.

The walkthrough takes minutes.

The documentation behind it takes a lot longer.

The housing headlines are finally sounding a little more encouraging.But for real estate investors, “the market is impro...
06/10/2026

The housing headlines are finally sounding a little more encouraging.

But for real estate investors, “the market is improving” isn’t enough reason to buy.

The real question is whether the property works once you factor in the purchase price, financing, realistic rent, repairs, vacancy and long-term demand.

That calculation can look very different in Bryan/College Station than it does on the national housing stage.

I broke down what the latest housing news could mean for local buyers, sellers and investors in today’s blog:

🔗 [https://ginihowerton.realtysolutionsbcs.com/blog/372/Home+Sales+Are+Up%3A+What+It+Means+for+the+Bryan++College+Station+Market]

06/09/2026

In honor of National Forklift Safety Day, I thought I’d get a head start on leasing season. 🚜

Just a few things property managers are hauling around this time of year:

✔️ Lease paperwork
✔️ Keys
✔️ Portable A/C units
✔️ Toolboxes
✔️ Lockboxes
✔️ Maintenance requests
✔️ An emotional support cat

Okay, maybe not literally.

This video is completely cheesy, but leasing season is right around the corner, and sometimes you have to laugh before the chaos begins.

Here’s to surviving another year in property management!

If your rental property is still sitting vacant, take a deep breath.Yes, we’re getting later into the leasing season. Bu...
06/09/2026

If your rental property is still sitting vacant, take a deep breath.

Yes, we’re getting later into the leasing season. But that doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong with your property.

It does mean now is the time to check the details:

• Is the rent priced correctly?
• Are the photos helping or hurting?
• Are showings being scheduled quickly?
• When prospects call, is someone actually answering?

A lot of leasing opportunities are lost simply because no one responds fast enough.

The good news? There’s still time to adjust.

Don’t panic. Make a plan.

Let me know if I can help.

🏡 Now available for lease in College Station!This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a split floor plan, a spacious living ar...
06/07/2026

🏡 Now available for lease in College Station!

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a split floor plan, a spacious living area with a fireplace, and a kitchen with an island, gas range, and stainless-steel appliances.

A few more highlights:

• No carpet
• Updated wood-look tile
• Private primary suite with a jetted tub, walk-in shower, and double vanity
• Washer and dryer included
• Fenced backyard
• Community pool and park nearby
• Approximately six miles from Texas A&M

💲 Rent: $2,600 per month
📅 Available: Immediately

Interested in taking a look? Send me a message or call 979-703-4999 for showing and application details.

Know someone looking for a 4-bedroom rental? Send this their way.

Move-in photos may not seem important—until everyone remembers the condition of the property differently.Detailed walkth...
06/07/2026

Move-in photos may not seem important—until everyone remembers the condition of the property differently.

Detailed walkthroughs help document what was already there, what changed during the lease, and whether charges should come from a security deposit or animal deposit.

They protect the tenant, the property owner, and the property manager from a lot of unnecessary back-and-forth later.

I’m breaking down why walkthroughs and proper deposit documentation matter in today’s blog.

Read it here: [https://ginihowerton.realtysolutionsbcs.com/blog/347/Why+Rental+Walkthroughs+and+Security+Deposits+Matter]

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3020 Barron Road Suite 172
College Station, TX
77845

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