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 rental pricing, identifying and reducing operational inefficiencies, and enhancing resident retention through personalized services.Arunabh also explores how multifamily property owners and managers utilize AI capabilities to optimize cash flow, enhance property operations through AI applications in daily asset management, streamline marketing efforts and reduce costs by adjusting for seasonality, and analyze property-level trends to allocate resources efficiently—all of which can lead to significant cost savings and improved overall property operations.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Arunabh Dastidar on LinkedIn, and Leni on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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, obtain feedback from team members, and become the go-to person for your organization’s property management software platform. In addition, she discusses ways to leverage Rent Manager—the importance of training, automation, optimization, and customization of the system; the benefits of incorporating API integrations; and how the technology supports Uptown’s unique goals.Angie also discusses the steps her company continues to take to improve its knowledge of Rent Manager and ensure employees use all its features. She always returns from the RMUC with a plethora of new ideas Uptown can implement each year.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Angie Reynolds on LinkedIn, and Uptown Rental Properties on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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 industry.Skills that are needed include prioritization, time management, open communication, and self-awareness; utilizing automation to streamline processes; identifying and managing complex challenges; aligning goals to ensure success; and being inquisitive and prepared to add value where you can.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Alison Sallitt on LinkedIn, and Mark-Taylor Residential on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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 that can evolve over time, and deliver flexibility and parameters that are the right fit for each customer.Findigs leads the charge on being as flexible as possible to meet the needs of each property manager’s unique portfolio. They are redefining the rental experience with a platform that makes renting faster, safer, and fairer for the applicant.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Grace Doering on LinkedIn, and Findigs on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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 decision, understand property performance in relation to competitors, determine goals, budgeted occupancies, and more.Using a revenue management tool is also crucial during lease renewals since it can greatly reduce the amount of time spent during the process, and provide guidance on staggering expirations and what premiums should be charged. These actions can balance the process and improve the workload for all team members.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Greg Warner on LinkedIn, and Revvy on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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 strategy and budget for improvements, and some of the most overlooked areas for being ADA-compliant.During the leasing process, it’s beneficial to understand what prospects need for reasonable accommodations. Fortunately, there are tax incentives available to make affordable accessibility adjustments to existing properties, which can improve the quality of life for everyone in the community.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Frank Yeager on LinkedIn, and Yeagers Consulting on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. 

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 (OBP) can alleviate many of these challenges.OBP technology provides data, financial, and insurance solutions that can contribute to a reduction in churn while assisting owners with evictions, large maintenance issues, rent protection, legal and eviction expenses, state and national legislative updates, comparison leasing reports, and many other aspects of their operation. These solutions can be completely white-labeled for property managers and integrated into their management software to deliver these services in a seamless manner.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about John Higgins on LinkedIn, and Steady Technologies on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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 your business through the use of technology; the challenges of establishing processes and procedures, and standardizing them within the company; and the importance of creating change at the executive level so staff can fully adopt and leverage new technology.Mo also identifies three key areas impacted by automation software—the leasing process, maintenance management, and accounting procedures. Further, he discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) products—such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA)—can streamline routine tasks. Finally, Mo explains the importance of partnering with an automation software provider that has experience in operations, technology, accounting, and compliance.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Mo Hussein on LinkedIn, and Balanced Asset Solutions on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Samantha Bohm from Collen AI, a vital force in property management technology, shares her insights on automation and AI. She discusses how AI streamlines tedious tasks like lease renewals and rent collection, transforming them into quicker, hassle-free processes. Samantha highlights the importance of combining efficiency with personal touch to enhance resident experiences. The conversation also touches on evolving consumer expectations for tech in property management and the pivotal role of data in refining decision-making.

While customer and resident retention is a simple concept to understand, it’s not always easy to maintain in a competitive environment.Tom Clements of Pest Share joins the podcast to discuss strategies that business owners and property managers can implement to help retain their customers and residents. Setting expectations, understanding needs, and frequent communication are key components of these approaches.Tom also expands on the importance of providing clarity when setting an expectation and how to respond if it’s not met. Further, he shares why solution-based thinking is critical to understanding issues and finding resolutions, and why hiring staff members who share this vision is crucial to your operation.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Tom Clements on LinkedIn, and Pest Share on the company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager’s industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.