
Beyond Rent: Exploring Property Management
Property management is an ever-changing field that seems to evolve just when you think you have a solid grasp on it. That’s why it’s imperative to stay informed and pivot along with the industry. Rent Manager's Beyond Rent is a brand-new bi-weekly podcast full of the latest trends, technology, and best practices affecting property management today. Hear from true trailblazers and agents of change from all walks of the industry─experienced owners, policy makers, smart-home innovators, and senior-level Rent Manager representatives. Beyond Rent is hosted by Rent Manager’s own Joe Easton, a technology aficionado, seasoned networker, and seeker of conversations that go beyond the surface. New episodes of Beyond Rent will be available bi-weekly on all major podcast platforms
Latest episodes

Jun 4, 2023 • 35min
Manufactured Housing Provides Affordable Housing Solutions
The manufactured housing industry has changed dramatically over the decades and is producing high-quality, affordable housing solutions for residents nationwide. Logan Hanes of Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute (KMHI) shares his knowledge and passion for the industry and debunks several misconceptions. Logan also shares his thoughts on opportunities that exist for property management companies in this vital residential sector. 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 Logan Hanes on LinkedIn and KMHI on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

May 21, 2023 • 41min
Why is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Important in the Workplace?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is quickly coming to the forefront of the property management industry because of advocates like Todd Hignite and his involvement with the National Apartment Association (NAA). Todd joins the podcast to share why DE&I is so important in the workplace and in our industry, and how you can start a program at your company. 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 Todd Hignite on LinkedIn and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through the NAA on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

May 7, 2023 • 33min
Using Technology To Create High Output Teams
Technology empowers us to do more than ever before. But have you ever wondered if technology really makes us more productive? In this episode, Braedon Hebert from CondoWorks joins us to share his thoughts on how technology is creating more time for our teams and how we can leverage the opportunity to fuel growth. Maximizing the impact of technology results in high-output teams that can change your business.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 Braedon Hebert on LinkedIn and CondoWorks on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

Apr 23, 2023 • 46min
Unlock Your Problem-Solving Potential
Every day, our jobs ask us to overcome unique challenges as we work to improve our businesses. Utilizing data can be an effective way to uncover challenges your operation is facing. To find the right data, you need to ask the right questions and track the proper metrics. In this episode, Chrissie Valdini of Rookwood Properties joins us to share her insights into which reports can provide you with the data you need to monitor performance across your organization, and how to create an action plan to tackle the issues you find. 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 Chrissie Valdini on LinkedIn and Rookwood Properties on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

Apr 9, 2023 • 37min
Improving Housing Through Better Construction
While most of us focus on the management of residential properties, the construction of a building has a huge impact on housing costs, too. Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, sees a tremendous opportunity to improve the construction of multifamily buildings, which will result in lower rental rates and better living conditions for residents. Join our podcast as we learn more about Mike's vision, and his passion for people and our industry.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 Kaeding on LinkedIn and Norhart 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.

Mar 26, 2023 • 35min
Achieving Maintenance Excellence
Maintenance continues to be a hot topic in our industry, especially in view of increasing costs and challenges in the labor market. Ray Hespen of Property Meld joins the podcast again to share his insights and introduce us to the Ladder of Maintenance Excellence—specifically, what that means, how to use it, and how data will change the way we handle maintenance in the future.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 Ray Hespen on LinkedIn and Property Meld via their company’s website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

Mar 12, 2023 • 37min
5 Tips to Cultivate Growth in 2023
Looking to grow and strengthen your company in 2023? Join Joe Easton as he revisits 5 great conversations that will give you the insight and inspiration to do big things this year. Taylor Haas of Colorado Realty & Property Management shares thoughts on Improving Operations Through Automated Processes Stephen Fox of Upkeep Media talks about Driving More Online Traffic with SEO Roland Charles of PMI JCM Realty Group discusses Why You Need a Tax Strategy Jordan Davey of Victory Property Management explains how to Make Your Mark in a Crowded Market Brian Hughes of BizDev Mastermind sheds light on the importance of Implementing Systems that Fuel Growth 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.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

Feb 26, 2023 • 34min
NAA Chimes in on the Renters Bill of Rights
On January 25th, the White House released the Renters Bill of Rights, which has tremendous implications on our industry. From screening to rent increases, there are numerous ways that residential rental operators could be impacted. To help us learn more, Nicole Upano from the National Apartment Association (NAA) [ss1] [EH2] joins the podcast to give insights into what this means for property managers and shares some important steps we can take to ensure our industry's voice is heard. 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 Nicole Upano on LinkedIn and NAA on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

Feb 12, 2023 • 38min
Creating An Anti-Fragile Business
Creating a resilient business requires constant focus and attention. One method of achieving this goal is the concept of anti-fragility. Jared Behrens of American Realty joins the podcast to shed light on this practice and how it has impacted his personal life and business as he builds an anti-fragile company. 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 Jared Behrens on LinkedIn, and American Realty 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.

Jan 29, 2023 • 35min
Shifting to Centralized Leasing
For years, centralized leasing has been a hot topic in the property management industry. As a result of implementing technology and recent shifts in work environments, moving toward centralized leasing is more possible than ever before.In this episode, John Carlson of Mark-Taylor Residential joins the podcast to share how his company made this move in recent years by utilizing technological advancements and changing mindsets. 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 Carlson on LinkedIn and Mark-Taylor Residential on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.
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