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Appliance repair technician testing electric oven wiring in modern kitchen, illustrating landlord appliance responsibilities.
September 9, 2025

What Appliances is a Landlord Required to Maintain by Law?

If you own rental property in Texas, knowing your landlord appliance responsibilities is crucial. Understanding this helps you stay compliant ...

Texas Eviction Process
August 19, 2025

Texas Eviction Process: Why You Need a Plan for Dealing with Non-Paying Tenants Before It Happens

As a rental property owner, understanding the Texas eviction process may not be the first thing on your mind. After ...

Group of professionals in an office with a house overlay, illustrating if you need a license to manage a rental property.
August 14, 2025

Do You Need a License to Manage a Rental Property?

Owning a rental property can be a great way to generate ongoing, consistent income. But one big question is whether ...

A house in Austin purple exterior, wood accents, and white trim, featuring a small porch, colorful landscaped shrubs and flowers, and a concrete driveway illustrating how to manage your first rental property in Austin.
July 22, 2025

New to Property Management? Here’s How to Manage Your First Rental Property in Austin, Texas

Are you thinking about how to manage your first rental property in Austin and need some guidance on where to ...

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July 9, 2025

1836 PM ranked #1 in ABJ’s 2025 Best Places to Work (Micro Category)

For the third year in a row, 1836 Property Management, Austin’s premier property management company, has been recognized by the ...

Calculator shows “FEES” with coins and dollar bills in the background, highlighting property management fees.
July 9, 2025

What Are Property Management Fees and How Do They Impact Your Profitability?

Property management fees are some of the most misunderstood line items on real estate investors’ expense sheets. Knowing what you’re ...

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June 25, 2025

Texas Rental Property Compliance: Is Your Property Legally Rent-Ready?

As an Austin, Texas real estate investor, you are likely focused on things that will increase your income, such as ...

Young man in yellow hard hat and vest inspecting a house door, illustrating the difference between a property inspection and a property walkthrough.
June 9, 2025

What is the Difference Between a Property Inspection and a Property Walkthrough in Real Estate Investing?

Understanding the difference between a property inspection and a property walkthrough in real estate investing is a vital first step ...

A black card with "Property Tax" written in chalk sits next to a house keychain, a calculator, and a book, illustrating a property tax protest.
May 19, 2025

Property Tax Protest: Proven Methods to Reduce Your Tax Bill

Property taxes in Texas have been volatile and uncertain for many people in recent years, specifically in central Texas and ...

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