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Cullen. Many of their employees are also family members. even my brother’s girlfriend. It’s a really great environment.” And their values aren’t confined to the office. “I’ve had some emotionally difficult evictions,” Autry says. “Ones that make it hard to come back to the office and stay positive. You’re dealing with real people, real pain—and sometimes there’s no easy way through it.” It’s in those moments that Autry leans hardest on his faith. “That’s when you need something bigger to lean on. I thank God for giving us the strength to do what’s right—even when it hurts.” That family-first mentality extends to their clients. “I have homeowners who worked with my grandma, then my mom, and now me. And I tell them—
Their rigorous renewal process has led to an eviction rate of less than half a percent. “Last month, out of 1,700 tenants, we had two evictions,” Autry says. “That’s unheard of.” The Family Business Advantage Perhaps what truly sets Colonial Property Management apart is its foundation as a multi-generational family business grounded in faith and service. “If you have a bad family, you’ll have a terrible family business,” Autry says. “If you have a strong family, you’ll have an amazing family business.” Autry’s parents, Robert and Tonya, run the company alongside him and his brother
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