Beyond Rent: Exploring Property Management

Many property managers and owners aren’t fully aware of the potential financial and operational risks involved with not providing renters insurance. Unfortunately, many residents don’t adequately protect themselves against risk. For example, around 275 apartment fires occur in the U.S. per day, resulting in more than100,000 fires per year. Katie Curry and Christian Thomas of LeaseTrack join the po...

As the rental housing landscape becomes more competitive and compliance-driven, tenant screening is no longer just a background check. It’s a critical touchpoint that shapes the leasing experience for renters and property managers. Taylor Lembi, CEO and Founder of Intellirent, joins the podcast to discuss what thoughtful, effective screening practices look like in today’s environment—a partnership...

Koray Oztekin, CEO and Founder of Zenbase, joins the podcast to discuss the financial health of American citizens, how economic burdens affect the mindset and well-being of renters, and what can be done to better serve their financial needs. Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , LinkedIn , and YouTube . You can learn more about Koray Oztek...

Ramsey Cohen of Clayton Development Group joins the podcast to discuss how modern manufactured homes, CrossMod® innovation, and zoning reform are shaping the affordable housing landscape from cutting costs to boosting energy efficiency. We also dive into the policies, partnerships, and technologies driving the future of housing. Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Face...

When searching for top talent, two major challenges that CEOs face are poor hiring decisions and disengagement. Dr. Krista Peterson of Culture Index joins the podcast to discuss how Applied Behavioral Analytics—using science to understand, predict, and influence human behavior—can ensure that the right team members are identified and hired. She also explores how to manage, motivate, communicate, a...

Jason Hull, Founder of DoorGrow, joins the podcast to discuss the state of the property management industry and how to grow your business so that you can focus on people. During this dynamic conversation, Jason addresses perceptions, challenges, and hurdles facing the industry; false scarcity in the market; three types of psychological buyers; how to attract better owners and clients; and more. Fu...

Sara Wiggs joins the podcast to discuss the resident experience in terms of technology and the ways smart home technology can maximize operational savings and generate revenue for owners and management companies. By leveraging cutting-edge technology like smart thermostats, locks, leak detectors, and alarm systems, multifamily communities can reduce costs, improve asset protection, and streamline...

In the past, the manufactured housing industry was plagued with outdated terminology and negative connotations. Today, manufactured homes are no longer considered “trailers” or “mobile home parks”—they’re like any other dwelling, except they’re constructed in environmentally protected areas, and can be a better option than site-built homes for many reasons. Rick Robinson joins the podcast to discu...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to change the way we conduct business and shape how individuals perform various duties throughout their careers. Steve Cunningham of Simple Academy joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of Open AI and the five-stage process. Further, he discusses his AI performance formula— Work Faster x Solve Smarter x Track and Communicate = Performance and Profit . Fr...

Tara Samuels joins the podcast to discuss how stepping out of your comfort zone to make new connections can change your life, why networking takes work, and the importance of nurturing relationships and having impactful conversations. Tara also discusses her passion for connecting people through mentorship and helping organizations build “sticky” environments to retain talent. With more than 20 ye...

Sam Heimerl joins the podcast to discuss how his organization transitioned from relying on a spreadsheet for maintenance requests to using Rent Manager as its maintenance coordination solution. This change allowed the company to implement new methods, systems, and processes. Sam also explains the 5W Method in detail— who is involved, what is being done, where it is, and when and why it’s happening...

In this inspirational episode, Joe Jackson of Prime Oak Capital joins the podcast to discuss his journey from growing up in manufactured homes to being in the Marine Corps for 20 years to his transition to the real estate industry—specifically, the manufactured housing market. Joe addresses the stigma surrounding manufactured housing communities and explains how elevating the language associated w...

Lean Six Sigma helps identify and eliminate waste and optimize efficiency to add value for the customer. The multifamily industry has many complex processes, and applying Lean Six Sigma practices to existing processes can improve both the resident and employee experience. Larry Foster of MuniBilling joins the podcast to discuss the foundational principles of Lean Six Sigma, and the steps you can t...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is continuously evolving and changing how we operate. While every residential property management company is different, most experience similar pain points. And by observing these commonalities, you’ll find a lot of improvements that AI can make for you. Arthur Attal of Domos joins the podcast to discuss ways that AI assists property managers in making time-consuming t...

In 2019, the National Apartment Association (NAA) launched the 20 in their Twenties Program, which was founded as a way for NAA to engage with emerging leaders in the property management industry. Duy Vu of The Associated Management Company was a member of the inaugural class. Stefani Hurst of the NAA and Duy Vu join the podcast to discuss the recently rebranded program, now known as 20 on the Ris...

Implementing green initiatives and amenities has become increasingly important in the property management world. Both can positively impact the bottom line and make residents, investors, and owners feel good about improving the environment. Stacy Brown of Real Property Management joins the podcast to discuss green initiatives, amenities and additions, and the importance of performing audits to det...

The world of real estate investments has many challenges—lack of visibility and transparency across data sets; errors in data sets; potential loss of money on deals; and slow decision making. Arunabh Dastidar of Leni joins the podcast to discuss how data should be conceived and consolidated through specific AI-driven strategies for effective revenue management including predictive analytics for re...

Angie Reynolds of Uptown Rental Properties joins the podcast live at the 2024 Rent Manager User Conference (RMUC) to discuss her 20+ year career in the property management industry and her journey with implementing new processes and technology. Angie shares how to manage adversity and resistance to change, how to earn trust, establish a non-judgmental rapport, ensure that stakeholders have a say,...

There are multiple layers involved in developing a strong career path in property management—building a foundation in industry awareness; understanding organizational strategy; and identifying what you can do to help the organization reach its goals. Alison Sallitt of Mark-Taylor Residential joins the podcast to discuss ways to develop your skillset for career advancement in the multifamily indust...

As companies progress nowadays, many are moving away from the “grow at all costs” philosophy and toward a more specialized approach—focusing on profitability while maintaining a great consumer experience and being compliance driven.  Grace Doering of Findigs joins the podcast to discuss how utilizing leasing technology can improve and expedite the sales process. It’s important to find a product th...

Pricing units is a very manual, time-consuming process, especially during lease renewals. Leveraging a revenue management tool can help by providing a way to understand the market and pricing optimization. Greg Warner of Revvy joins the podcast to discuss revenue management and why having a system that can easily optimize pricing is important when trying to quickly make an educated pricing decisio...

According to the CDC, over 70 million U.S. adults are disabled in some way. As a result, accessible housing is an important dwelling type for the property management industry to provide and is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act. Frank Yeagers of Yeagers Consulting joins the podcast to discuss why it’s important to be aware of accessibility barriers, your str...

With so many regulations to follow in the property management industry, it can be challenging for property managers to ensure compliance, maintain day-to-day operations, and maximize their relationships with owners. John Higgins of Steady Technologies joins the podcast to discuss the importance of finding a trusted advisor to guarantee compliance and how securing a quality owner benefit package (O...

Transitioning from a manual software process to an automated process can be challenging. However, when automation software is implemented correctly, it creates a better experience for both residents and the property management team by enabling staff to focus on increasing retention rates and improving ROI. Mo Hussein of Balanced Asset Solutions joins the podcast to discuss how to effectively scale...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a continually evolving technology, especially for the property management industry. Samantha Bohm of Collen AI joins the podcast to discuss how automation and AI work together to streamline tedious, time-consuming tasks—like lease renewals and rent collection—all with the click of a button. The beauty of AI and automation is that it is already equipped with answers...