The company remained steadfast in its dedication to property management, resisting the industry trend of incorporating real estate sales. “She didn’t like sales,” Autry says. “She preferred rental management.” Navigating the Storm When Autry entered the business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he stepped into an industry in turmoil.
“We lost around 200 to 300 houses as a direct result of the pandemic’s impact,” he recalls. “At the time, we were only managing about 300 to 400. It was incredibly difficult — we were struggling to stay afloat.” During those tough times, the Autry family turned inward — leaning on each other and on their faith. “There were days we didn’t know how we’d keep going,” Autry says. “But we prayed on it. We trusted that if we stayed true to our purpose, we’d find our way.” Faced with an existential threat, the Autry family leaned into what had always set them apart: integrity, service, and a mission rooted in care.
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