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
Episodes
112 episodes
The Future of Leasing Technology
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.
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Episode 111
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36:24
Pricing Optimization & Lease Renewals
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 p...
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Episode 110
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38:10
Accessible Housing for Property Management
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 (AD...
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Episode 109
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39:32
How an Owner Benefit Package Can Maintain and Maximize Relationships
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...
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Episode 108
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35:45
Improving Operations Through Automation Software
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 ...
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Episode 107
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36:59
How Generative AI is Streamlining Property Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a continually evolving technology, especially for the property management industry. Samantha Bohm of Collen AI joins the podcast to discuss how automation and AI work together to streamline tedious, time-consumin...
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Episode 106
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31:51
Customer and Resident Retention Strategies You Can Use
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 m...
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Episode 105
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35:42
What to Expect from the Rent Manager User Conference (RMUC)
The Rent Manager User Conference (RMUC) is taking place this fall. Brittany Christerson, COO of London Computer Systems/Rent Manager, joins the podcast to discuss what is offered at the conference, the benefits of attending, and what to expect ...
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Episode 104
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28:09
How to Eliminate Owner Churn and Grow Your Portfolio
Owner retention is a challenge with the average churn or attrition rate in the property management industry at about 25%. Even if you’re performing well, you can still lose clients because most owner turnover is caused by sales and not necessar...
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Episode 103
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43:34
Reducing Fraud with Income Verification
The rise in fraud has created a need for advanced technology to verify resident income through various screening processes in the property management industry.Ashli Allen of AmRent and George Homoelle of Ibbie join the podcast to discuss...
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Episode 102
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36:57
The Importance of EV Charging for Multifamily Communities
As electric vehicles (EV) continue to rise in popularity, there is a growing need for EV charging stations in the multifamily industry. Unfortunately, this need can be a challenge for properties with a more complex electrical infrastructure.
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Episode 101
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33:09
The Past, Present, & Future Of Property Management
Beyond Rent has reached its 100th episode! To celebrate, we’ve added video to enrich your podcast experience. You can also follow Beyond Rent on social media now! Links to the video and our social profiles are shared below.Beyond Rent’s ...
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Episode 100
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41:49
Creating Investment Value in Challenging Times
Very few things are as important as where someone lives. Scott Jacobson of Onward Equity joins the podcast to discuss how to create investment value for both owners and residents, as well as some of the challenges investors face in today’s comp...
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Episode 99
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35:06
The Importance of Data Warehouses
Companies are more successful and efficient when they have current, accurate data. Employing metrics, dashboards, and data warehouses—a central repository of data from different systems—can help businesses achieve their goals. Saad ...
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Episode 98
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39:19
Interview Best Practices for Real Estate Professionals
The job market has changed significantly over the last five years and there’s more competition than ever for mid- to upper-level real estate positions. Even if you aren’t actively looking for a new role, being aware of interview best practices ...
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Episode 97
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36:16
Ways to Maximize your Insurance Claims
When filing insurance claims, many companies attempt to do so without the assistance of a public adjuster, which can have a negative impact on their bottom line. Andy Gurczak of All City Adjusting joins the podcast to share best pra...
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Episode 96
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33:49
Maintaining Company Culture Through Hiring Best Practices
Creating a strong culture by living your company’s core values—from the top down—is key to hiring the best people for your organization. Pete Neubig of VPM Solutions joins the podcast to share some best practices on how to do this through DiSC ...
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Episode 95
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41:06
How to Successfully Invest in Rental Properties
When investing in rental properties, most people (including realtors) don’t fully understand what’s needed to be successful. Steven Andrews of SOARX Consulting joins the podcast to share his expertise on getting started in this lucrative market...
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Episode 94
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45:09
Cybersecurity Awareness in a Post-Pandemic World
Post-pandemic, the information technology landscape continues to evolve and cybersecurity awareness is more important than ever, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence and digital data. Instead of using traditional hardware-based s...
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Episode 93
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34:37
Reducing Capital Expenses with Effective Tree 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 ...
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Episode 92
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34:19
Implementing a Change Management Process
Achieving team buy-in when an organization goes through a change-management scenario can be challenging. Matthew Tringali of BetterWho joins the podcast to share how to better manage change through a culture of listening, developing a focused s...
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Episode 91
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34:58
Applying A Preventative Maintenance Mindset To Your Parking Lots
The lots we park our vehicles in aren’t regularly on most people’s minds—but they are for John Evans of EverLine. An expert in pavement maintenance, John joins the podcast to share how applying preventative maintenance strategies to your parkin...
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Episode 90
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31:59
Using Tech To Simplify Expense Management & Tracking
Tracking down missing receipts is just as painful as trying to remember what was purchased in the first place. Fortunately, technology is changing this process. Omer Menashe of Clyr joins the podcast to share his thoughts on expense management ...
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Episode 89
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35:18
Using AI In Property Management Without Losing The Human Touch
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a global hot topic. AI is poised to have an impact on how we conduct business and interact with each other for years to come. Alexis Melton joins the podcast to share how she is using AI in property management,...
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Episode 88
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34:40
10 Rapid-Fire Questions With An Expert Business Consultant
No matter how great a person is at their job, we can all learn and grow from others. Usually, that involves a manager, coach, or consultant helping us along the way. Deb Newell of Real-Time Consulting is a business consultant who specializes in...
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Episode 87
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38:09