The drive to aim higher and improve existing processes are key characteristics of leaders and successful business owners. Striving for innovation is what takes businesses to the next level; however, even the strongest leaders need assistance and guidance. That’s why it’s wise to seek feedback and coaching as part of your business plan. On this episode of Beyond Rent, we are joined by Amy Ransdell of REVA Global to discuss the value of business coaching, as well as tips to ensure each member of your team is working on high-value items.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 Amy Ransdell on LinkedIn and REVA Global 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's a lot of change happening in the manufactured housing sector. As this segment of the property management industry evolves, many are finding it to be a great way to provide stable, growing communities while remaining affordable. Margaret Goodman joins the podcast to share her insights into how this asset class is performing and how it can be a powerful affordable housing solution.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 Margaret Goodman on LinkedIn and Stonetown Capital Group 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 a property manager, you have ample responsibilities but limited time and resources. Understanding where to focus your time and energy is key to building a successful operation. One of the greatest ways for property managers to attract more owners—regardless of portfolio size—is to drive down maintenance costs. On this episode of Beyond Rent, Ray Hespen of Property Meld joins the conversation to share his insight into how to quickly and easily reduce the cost of maintaining assets.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 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 an applicant is the right fit for your rental property isn't easy. Legislation, rules, and regulations help dictate this tricky process. For many operators, one common factor—the credit score—can’t be used to determine applicant’s current financial health. Tom Raleigh of Rent Butter helps us understand what other screening information is available and how it can be used to better match an applicant with a rental.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 Tom Raleigh on LinkedIn and Rent Butter on their website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program. 

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.