Steven Andrews, author of “The New American Dream,” discusses the importance of finding a mentor and performing due diligence before investing in rental properties. He emphasizes the need for education, building relationships, and exploring financing options. The podcast explores shifting trends towards renting for lifestyle choices and reflects on Steven's personal real estate investment journey.

Explore the evolving IT landscape post-pandemic with a focus on cybersecurity awareness, SaaS solutions, email security, and the role of Managed Service Providers. Learn about the importance of budgeting for IT security in small to mid-sized companies and the significance of data security in property management.

When not managed properly, trees can adversely impact a property—increasing capital expenses, affecting roads and utilities, and causing safety hazards throughout the community. Nick Lefke of National Professional Services joins the podcast to share why having a proactive approach to tree management via technology recommendations and a planned budget can help evenly distribute expenses and conserve costs over time.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 Nick Lefke on LinkedIn and National Professional Services via 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.

Expert Matthew from Better Who discusses strategy and team development in the property management industry. The importance of involving stakeholders and the three steps of change management are emphasized. Involving employees during change, embracing failure for growth, and the impact of leadership are discussed. Additionally, the importance of effective implementation and change management is explored.

Expert John Evans shares how applying preventative maintenance strategies to parking lots can improve property financial health, curb appeal, and safety. The podcast discusses the value of preventive measures, cost reduction, risks of neglecting maintenance, and importance of regular maintenance for property management and sales.

Technology is changing the painful process of tracking down missing receipts. Omer Menashe of Clyr shares insights on expense management and tracking, automation and AI in property management, simplifying receipt and expense management with technology, and the link between time management and expense management.

Guest Alexis Melton shares how she uses AI in property management while maintaining a human connection. AI is discussed as a tool, not a replacement for humans. The benefits of AI in property management include enhanced policies and procedures, predictive maintenance, and improved tenant satisfaction. AI tools are also beneficial for lease management and document automation.

Deb Newell, an expert business consultant in property management, shares insights on revenue and unit count, the impact of unique titles, creating a vision and mission for property management companies, seeking guidance from conferences, and wrapping up with a discussion of services and contact information.

Exploring the digital evolution in property management, Cristine Brown discusses the impact of technology on resident experience. From transitioning from banking to property management to adapting to digital solutions, the podcast delves into the importance of online experiences and embracing change in the industry.

Granting access to a property goes much further than just its residents. It impacts every person who visits or works there. On this episode, Cyrus Claffey of ButterflyMX joins us to share his insights into the utility of property access control systems in our industry and the changes he’s seen. He also shares exciting news about an upcoming release from ButterflyMX as the company continues to build a solution that improves the experience of everyone who walks through the front door of a property. 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 Cyrus Claffey on LinkedIn, and ButterflyMX on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.