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Author: Matt Leschber

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.

The Three Most Avoidable Landlord Expenses

Making money from your rental property comes down to a simple equation, right? Earning a return on your investment is […]

Taking Care of Your Tenants During the Time of Coronavirus

Over the last month, we have all been tested to work together during these incredibly unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances. Seeing […]

ADAPTING TO THE TIMES: Turning Airbnb’s Into Long-Term Unfurnished Rentals

Updated: October 12, 2020 On March 14th, 2020, Airbnb announced that due to the extraordinary events and global disruption […]

What’s the Best Month to Lease My Rental Property?

I get asked this question often when meeting new owners. They especially want to know if their property will move […]

To Self-Manage My Rental Property or Hire a Professional Team?

After being in the Austin property management business for over 13 years now, we’ve seen and heard it all when […]

Who Can Legally Lease My Rental Property in Austin Texas?

Do you own property that you’re considering turning into a rental income investment? Well, there are numerous checklist items to […]

What to Look For When Buying a Real Estate Investment

Real estate investing is a science. Experienced investors know the data, understand the market, and have a knack for picking […]

Austin Real Estate Investing – What to Expect in 2020

Beginning in the early 2000s with the Austin tech boom, and really since coming out of the 2007 recession, the […]

Discussion: 3 Essential Appliances to Include in Your Austin Texas Rental Property

Should you buy a washer, dryer, and refrigerator for your Austin Texas rental property? Years ago when we first […]

Top 3 Things Tenants Look for in a Rental

When tenants are looking for rentals, the two biggest factors that they will look at are the price and condition […]

What Should I Expect to Pay for Property Management Services?

Whether you own one property or several, there’s no way around the need to hire a reliable property management company. […]

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – EVEN IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Have you ever made a deal with someone, performed the work you were required to do and then had to […]

How Do I Get My Property Ready for a Tenant?

The 2 Stages of Preparing Your Rental Property You’ve purchased a rental investment property, and you’re anxious to bring it […]