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
140 episodes
How Rent Advances Benefit the Property Management Industry
Rent advances provide a way for landlords to use their rental income for everyday expenses at a fraction of the cost of credit cards or loans.Tom Smith, co-founder and chief revenue officer of Ryse, joins the podcast to discuss how non-i...
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Episode 139
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47:06
RMUC Live 2025 – Impactful Conversations for Property Management Professionals
Join us as Joe Easton—Rent Manager’s Director of Partnerships and Industry Relations, and host of Beyond Rent—interviews attendees and sponsors at the 2025 Rent Manager User Conference. In this episode, Joe connects with industry profess...
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Episode 138
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25:43
Bitcoin: Real Estate’s New Best Friend
Imagine if your property reserves could actually grow in value, rather than decline.Matthew Rudd, CEO and co-founder of BitReserve, joins the podcast to take a deep dive into how property owners can utilize Bitcoin to save money for rese...
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Episode 137
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48:49
Smart Water Analytics
Water usage can greatly affect an organization’s bottom line, especially in the property management industry.Dr. Ellie Graeden, Chief Data & Product Officer at Metron, joins the podcast to discuss various types of smart water meters ...
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Episode 136
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41:12
Debunking Common Myths About Public Adjusters
In the property management industry, there are public adjusters who are in business to help people, and sadly, there are those who are only in business to help themselves.Andy Gurczak, founder and CEO of AllCity Adjusting, joins the podc...
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Episode 135
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43:14
Hope on the Ledger: Prevent Eviction & Boost Your Bottom Line
Many Americans are one car accident, job loss, or medical emergency away from missing their rent payment. When a family is evicted, the damage is profound and lasting. Being evicted increases childhood tra...
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Episode 134
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39:56
Mastering the Money Game: Cash Flow, Flexibility & Financial Innovation for Property Managers
We’re entering an era when rent payments can be as personalized and seamless as paying for a Netflix subscription. Therefore, property managers who continue to put renters first, offer flexibility, and lean into financial innovation will not on...
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Episode 133
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44:52
Leveraging Software and AI for Owner Retention and Operational Efficiency
Your maintenance operation isn’t just a vital component of your business; it’s part of your brand. Successful property managers treat maintenance as a brand experience to generate prospect referrals and 5-star reviews that increase search engin...
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Episode 132
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48:06
Leaning into Community Identity: Branding Beyond the Building
Marketing a property is about building a brand that creates a unique community identity.Lynnette Morgan, leasing professional with Rookwood Properties, joins the podcast to discuss what “community identity” means for apartment living; ho...
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Episode 131
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51:03
How Renters Insurance Mitigates Risk
Many property managers and owners aren’t fully aware of the potential financial and operational risks involved with not providing renters insurance. Unfortunately, many residents don’t adequately protect themselves against risk. For example, ar...
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Episode 130
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32:38
Modern Leasing Starts with Service: Rethinking Tenant Screening in PropTech
As the rental housing landscape becomes more competitive and compliance-driven, tenant screening is no longer just a background check. It’s a critical touchpoint that shapes the leasing experience for renters and property managers.Taylor...
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Episode 129
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41:37
Financial Health for Residents
Koray Oztekin, CEO and Founder of Zenbase, joins the podcast to discuss the financial health of American citizens, how economic burdens affect the mindset and well-being of renters, and what can be done to better serve their financial needs.
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Episode 128
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38:56
Innovations in Affordable Housing for Manufactured Homes
Ramsey Cohen of Clayton Development Group joins the podcast to discuss how modern manufactured homes, CrossMod® innovation, and zoning reform are shaping the affo...
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Episode 127
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34:59
Analytics Over Instincts
When searching for top talent, two major challenges that CEOs face are poor hiring decisions and disengagement. Dr. Krista Peterson of Culture Index joins the podcast to discuss how Applied Behavioral Analytics—using science to understand, pred...
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Episode 126
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34:28
Why the Property Management Industry Needs Collaboration, Not Competition
Jason Hull, Founder of DoorGrow, joins the podcast to discuss the state of the property management industry and how to grow your business so that you can focus on people.During this dynamic conversation, Jason addresses perceptions, chal...
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Episode 125
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40:05
How to Enhance Resident Experiences & Reduce Operational Costs with Smart Technology for Multifamily
Sara Wiggs joins the podcast to discuss the resident experience in terms of technology and the ways smart home technology can maximize operational savings and generate revenue for owners and management companies.By leveraging cutting-edg...
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Episode 124
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41:34
The Evolution of Manufactured Housing
In the past, the manufactured housing industry was plagued with outdated terminology and negative connotations. Today, manufactured homes are no longer considered “trailers” or “mobile home parks”—they’re like any other dwelling, except they’re...
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Episode 123
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49:16
Career Path Enhancement with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to change the way we conduct business and shape how individuals perform various duties throughout their careers.Steve Cunningham of Simple Academy joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of Open ...
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Episode 122
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40:33
Success by Pushing Out of Your Comfort Zone
Tara Samuels joins the podcast to discuss how stepping out of your comfort zone to make new connections can change your life, why networking takes work, and the importance of nurturing relationships and having impactful conversations.Tar...
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Episode 121
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45:04
Maintenance Coordination Utilizing the 5W Method
Sam Heimerl joins the podcast to discuss how his organization transitioned from relying on a spreadsheet for maintenance requests to using Rent Manager as its maintenance coordination solution. This change allowed the company to implement new m...
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Episode 120
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43:05
Transforming Communities: A Veteran's Path from Military to Real Estate
In this inspirational episode, Joe Jackson of Prime Oak Capital joins the podcast to discuss his journey from growing up in manufactured homes to being in the Marine Corps for 20 years to his transition to the real estate industry—specifically,...
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Episode 119
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51:08
Applying Lean Six Sigma to Streamline Multifamily Operations
Lean Six Sigma helps identify and eliminate waste and optimize efficiency to add value for the customer. The multifamily industry has many complex processes, and applying Lean Six Sigma practices to existing processes can improve both the resid...
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Episode 118
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1:16:35
AI Revolution in Property Management: Boosting Efficiency and Resident Satisfaction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is continuously evolving and changing how we operate. While every residential property management company is different, most experience similar pain points. And by observing these commonalities, you’ll find a lot of...
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Episode 117
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38:57
The National Apartment Association’s (NAA) 20 on the Rise Program
In 2019, the National Apartment Association (NAA) launched the 20 in their Twenties Program, which was founded as a way for NAA to engage with emerging leaders in the property management industry. Duy Vu of The Associated Management Co...
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Episode 116
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38:06
All About Amenities & Green Initiatives
Implementing green initiatives and amenities has become increasingly important in the property management world. Both can positively impact the bottom line and make residents, investors, and owners feel good about improving the environment....
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Episode 115
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34:59