Peter Lohmann's Podcast Behind the Scenes at NARPM: Amy Hanson on Growth, Policy, and PM Exits
Oct 2, 2025
Amy Hanson, the National NARPM President and property management entrepreneur, shares her incredible journey from stumbling into real estate to selling her second company to Berkshire Hathaway. She discusses the challenges of buying brokerages during market crashes and starting fresh after a non-compete. Amy also dives into her strategic initiatives for NARPM 2.0, emphasizing governance reforms and leadership development. She offers invaluable lessons on documenting processes and preparing for transitions, making her insights a must-listen for anyone in property management.
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From Accidental Agent To Multiple Exits
- Amy accidentally started in real estate in 1993 after getting a license for commission bonuses.
- She later bought a brokerage, learned property management by trial by fire, and eventually sold to Berkshire Hathaway in 2025.
How PM Saved Her Brokerage In 2008
- Amy bought a small brokerage in 2006 without knowing multiples and leaned on relationships to structure the deal.
- During the 2008 crash the property management side kept the business afloat and later produced strong returns.
Build A Virtual, Portable Business
- Design your new company for mobility: make files digital and processes remote-first so you can run it from anywhere.
- Use virtual tools and no brick-and-mortar to enable true delegation and long breaks.