LYDIA CABRERA
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven Property Management professional with 20+ years of experience overseeing market-rate and affordable housing communities ranging from 60 to 364 units. Proven track record of increasing NOI by 7%+, improving occupancy by 30%, and maintaining 99.9% audit accuracy. Strong background in financial oversight, compliance, resident relations, and operational leadership. Recognized for maintaining low delinquency, improving occupancy, and protecting asset value.
Property management professional with proven track record in overseeing residential and commercial properties. Consistently ensures operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction while maintaining high standards of property upkeep. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Property Manager
G&B Management
Austin, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Oversee full operations of a 60-unit community
- Manage rent collection, delinquency control, and owner reporting
- Monitor operating expenses to protect and enhance NOI
- Coordinate maintenance staff and vendors for timely work orders and unit turns
- Enforce lease agreements and Texas property regulations
- Utilize AppFolio for leasing, rent processing, reporting, and maintenance tracking
- Maintain strong resident relations and lease renewal performance
Assistant Community Manager
B&M Management Company
Austin, TX
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed rent collection for a 364-unit community, maintaining 1% or less delinquency
- Audited resident ledgers monthly for accuracy
- Processed evictions and coordinated with attorneys
- Reviewed income and credit documentation for applicant approval
Assistant Community Manager
Grayco Partners
Austin, TX
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted property tours and secured applications and deposits
- Processed applications and verified income documentation
- Prepared court documents and appeared in court as backup
- Supported resident engagement initiatives
Community Property Manager
Foundation Communities
Austin, TX
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Directed operations of a 96-unit LIHTC affordable housing community
- Ensured full compliance through file audits and income certifications
- Managed monthly budgets and controlled operational expenses
Community Property Manager
Neighborhood Property Management
Austin, TX
03.2009 - 03.2015
- Managed 4 properties totaling 177 units
- Oversaw leasing, rent collection, and resident relations
- Prepared month-end operational and financial reports
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
- Property Operations
- Budget Management
- NOI Growth
- Occupancy Improvement
- LIHTC Compliance
- Leasing & Marketing
- Resident Retention
- Evictions & Legal Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Financial Reporting
- Rent Collection & Delinquency Control
- Team Leadership
- Software: AppFolio, OneSite, Yardi, RentCafe, Lead2Lease, ILoveLeasing, YieldStar, DocuSign, BlueMoon, Grace Hill, Redbook
- Other: Texas Notary Public
- Payscan
- Team leadership and supervision
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Fair housing regulations
- Tenant relations management
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Fluent
Timeline
Community Property Manager
G&B Management
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Community Manager
B&M Management Company
12.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Community Manager
Grayco Partners
09.2019 - 09.2020
Community Property Manager
Foundation Communities
03.2015 - 05.2018
Community Property Manager
Neighborhood Property Management
03.2009 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Austin Community College