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Visionary & Finance Broker, Founder Matt Leschber is the Founder and Visionary of 1836 Property Management, which he built from the ground up into one of Austin’s leading property management firms. With nearly two decades of experience helping others invest—and more than 15 years as an investor himself—Matt is passionate about empowering others to grow their wealth through real estate. A Texas native and proud Austinite, he brings local expertise, community connection, and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and leadership to everything he does.

Buying Appliances – Big Box Store or Specialist? Which is better?

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Buying appliances at big box hardware stores have made a lot of aspects of homeownership easier. Instead of searching around […]

What is Single Family Residential Real Estate Investing?

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There is no one single mode of real estate investing. One type of rental property may appeal to some people, […]

Essential Tasks for Austin Rental Property Owners

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As an Austin rental property owner, staying on top of essential tasks is crucial for maintaining a successful and profitable […]

Austin Business Journal Names 1836 Property Management One of Its Best Places to Work

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  1836 Property Management received quite the honor recently when the Austin Business Journal named the premier property management company […]

A Realistic View of Financial Losses Due to Rental Property Vacancy

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  One of the keys to successful real estate investing is reducing rental property vacancy as much as possible. The […]

4 Reasons Why Property Management is Important for Your Real Estate Investment

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  To be successful in real estate investing, it helps to have a solid team on your side. While you […]

4 Ways to Improve Resident Retention at Your Rental Property

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  One of the biggest keys to success in real estate investing is retaining residents. The more effective you are […]

Exploring the Different Types of Property Management Services

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  If you’re wondering what “property management services” refers to, you’ve come to the right place. We’re well aware that […]

How to Deal with a Bad Property Manager

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  Property managers are the most important partner that you can work with in real estate investing if you don’t […]

4 Basic Rules of Property Management

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  To be successful in real estate investing, you need to be savvy. You need to be smart. You need […]

Preparing Your Rental Property for Spring After a Harsh Winter

  If you own a rental property, that means you are also responsible for keeping it in good condition. This […]

Three Ways to Increase Your Rental Property Value and Return on Equity

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  In real estate investing, it’s always important to find new ways to increase property value. By doing so, you’ll […]

Facts About Mold Remediation and Why It’s Crucial to Address Mold Issues Promptly

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Mold is a necessary part of the outside world. When it gets inside homes, though, it can be quite dangerous […]

How to Effectively Communicate with Your Property Manager

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  Being a landlord comes with many responsibilities. Sometimes, those responsibilities are incompatible with your other daily tasks, and someone […]

Let Your PM Partner Handle the Entire Make-Ready Process for You

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  (And don’t delay on completing your onboarding documentation and tasks) Before a rental property can be listed to find […]

Important Key Performance Indicators to Pay Attention to if You Own a Rental Property

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  Real estate investing can be very rewarding. But, in order to get the most out of your rental property, […]

What Are a Landlord’s Property Maintenance Responsibilities?

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  One of the reasons many people opt for renting is because they don’t want to stress about all the […]

You Must ALWAYS Stay On Top of Changing Housing Regulations if You Own a Rental

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  There’s a lot that goes into real estate investing. When you own a rental property, you can’t just “set […]

4 Top Factors that Determine if a Resident Will Renew their Lease or Depart

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  Rental property owners are always looking for ways to maximize their return on investment. An obvious way to do […]

Why is Property Management Underrated?

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Property management is a tough occupation. However, it certainly is not an unimportant part of the real estate and investing […]

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