Beyond Rent: Exploring Property Management

Whether you’re buying socks or looking for a new place to live, online reviews and ratings greatly influence consumer decisions. Despite being a key metric for apartment searchers, many rental properties have mediocre online reputations. In this episode of Beyond Rent, Alex Bennett of Opiniion and Leif Berg of Kleinman Realty join the podcast to discuss the importance of reputation management, as well as what it takes to improve it.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.You can learn more about Alex Bennett on LinkedIn and Opiniion on their website.You can learn more about Leif Berg on LinkedIn and Kleinman Realty' Sumter Green Apartments on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program. 

As the workforce has become more mobile, companies have had to adopt new technology and processes to adapt. This evolution is often expedited by disruptions faced by an individual company. There’s no question that in recent history, every company faced the same disruption, and some businesses were better positioned to handle it. On this episode of Beyond Rent, Peter Best of Magnum York joins the conversation to share how he uses technology to advance his operations. Join us we dicuss the impact your mindset, and the tools you use, has on how you tackle disruptions.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.You can learn more about Peter Best on LinkedIn and Magnum York on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

Ensuring each property and unit are in good condition is a critical part of the property manager's role. To do so, unit inspections are completed routinely by your staff. One of the latest evolutions to property inspections is to transfer the responsibilities: empower residents to conduct periodical inspections, saving your team time. On this episode of Beyond Rent, Marco Nelson of RentCheck and Kim Willett join the conversation to share their thoughts and best practices around property inspections. 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.You can learn more about Marco Nelson on LinkedIn and Upkeep Media on their website as well as Kim Willet on LinkedIn and their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program. 

There's often more to do than we have hours in the day—this is especially true in the world of property management. When regularly staring down a long to-do list, how can business leaders ensure their hard work will lead to success and not just stress? Rhianna Campbell of Proper Planning knows this struggle firsthand and shares her experience in creating strategies to avoid burnout and reduce stress. Join us as we discuss how to grow your business and create healthier work habits in a conversation that goes Beyond Rent.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.You can learn more about Rhianna Campbell on LinkedIn and Proper Planning on their website. Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

Within the various property categories recognizable in our industry, specific and lesser-known housing options exist. VictoryBase is one such provider. By housing actively serving military members and families, the company experiences all the typical obstacles associated with property management, while also navigating the challenges of military life. John Sharkey of VictoryBase joins us to share how he merged his passion for serving those who protect our country with property management as we go Beyond Rent.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.You can learn more about John Sharkey on LinkedIn and VictoryBase on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program. 

As property managers, one of your primary goals is to increase occupancy. When you harness the power of digital marketing, your business can target and reach a much larger pool of prospects. On today’s episode of Beyond Rent, Joe is joined by PropTech innovator, David Watson. David shares his experiences as a property manager and what led him to start RentVision, a business specializing in SEO and digital marketing strategies for apartment communities. Using predictive advertising, he ensures his clients are maximizing their marketing dollars and attracting the highest quality prospects.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.You can learn more about David Watson on LinkedIn, and his work at RentVision on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program. 

There are many important facets to the lifecycle of a resident, but few are as essential as the lease renewal stage. Deciding to move is costly for residents as well as the property owner, so it’s crucial to create a process that helps keep tenants satisfied and renting from your business. This can be challenging when there is an increase in rent prices. In this episode of Beyond Rent, we’re joined by John Rapisarda of Great Jones. John has gained a lot of experience creating a successful lease renewal processes, and he’s here to share what works and what doesn’t.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.You can learn more about John Rapisarda on LinkedIn and Great Jones on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program. 

After more than a year, the Center for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) Federal Eviction Moratorium is coming to an end. With the most recent extension expiring on July 31, 2021, we brought together a panel of industry experts from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), the National Apartment Association (NAA), and the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) to discuss how the property management industry can move forward. Join us for conversations about where property management stands today, what to focus on in the coming months, and valuable insights that go Beyond Rent.  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.For more information on this episode’s guests that their associations visit their LinkedIn and company websites below:Ted Thurn, Director of Government Affairs at IREMMegan Booth, Senior Vice President of Policy at MHINicole Upano, Director of Public Policy at NAATyler Craddock, Government Affairs Director at NARPMVisit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

A company’s brand is often determined by the way its employees handle communications. The initial interactions between your operation and its prospects during the leasing process is critical to your residents’ experiences and the perception of your property. To gain insight on how to create a stronger brand, Mike Sullivant of SBD Housing joins the podcast to discuss the role technology and content creation play in driving the leasing process. Join us as we dive into a conversation that goes Beyond Rent.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.You can learn more about Mike Sullivant on LinkedIn, and his work with SBD Housing on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

The world of real estate management is full of different property types that can be owned or managed, with manufactured housing standing out as unique from apartment and single-family rentals. It’s an industry that’s attracting more attention and new investors. That’s why we sat down with Glenn Esterson, a veteran in the manufactured housing field, to learn more about the advantages and challenges associated with the industry. In addition to sharing his insight and experiences, Glenn also provides a road map to owning or operating manufactured housing communities as we dive into conversations that go Beyond Rent.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.You can learn more about Glenn Esterson on LinkedIn, and his work with The MHP Expert on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.