Property Management Brainstorm

By: Bob Preston
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Property Management Brainstorm, the ultimate podcast for property managers, PropTech ventures, and real estate investors! Join industry expert Bob Preston as he brings you the latest trends, best practices, and invaluable guidance in the world of property management. Whether you're just starting or thriving in the business, Property Management Brainstorm is your go-to destination for all things property management.

    Bob is a nationally known figure in the USA property management industry with over 25 years of experience in building and growing property management companies while advising more than 28 property management locations and 12,000+ doors. He has been awarded three prestigious designations by the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM): the RMP® (Residential Management Professional), MPM® (Master Property Manager), and the CRMC (Certified Residential Management Company). He served as President and board of directors of the California State Chapter (CALNARPM) for 2020-2023 and on the NARPM National Board of Directors as the Southwest Regional Vice President (2022).

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Episodes
  • Episode 84: Crush it During the Leasing Season Ft Barak Shamir
    Mar 27 2024

    Host Bob Preston engages in a dynamic discussion with Barak Shamir of Showdigs, shedding light on the challenges property managers face during the leasing season. This conversation not only helps property managers prepare for the busy season but also offers a solution by showcasing how Showdigs can empower them to optimize their operations. Barak elaborates on the various aspects of leasing efficiency and how Showdigs can be a game-changer in streamlining their leasing process.

    Takeaways

    • The leasing season brings increased turnovers, inspections, and showings.
    • Inefficiencies in processes can lead to staff burnout and lost business.
    • Showdigs can help property managers streamline operations.
    • Consistency in inspections and reports is critical.
    • Squatters pose a significant challenge for property managers.
    • Preventing rental fraud is essential.
    • Showdigs offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model without tiers
    • Visit Showdigs at booth 605 at the NARPM Broker/Owner Conference in Amelia Island, Florida, April 16-18, 2024.

    Chapters
    01:35 Introduction of Barak Shamir and Discussion on the Leasing Season
    04:30 Problems Faced by Property Managers During the Busy Season
    14:25 Introduction to Showdigs and its Solutions
    19:15 Showdigs Midroll Commercial
    25:00 Consistency in Inspections and Reports
    26:40 Dealing with Squatters
    30:45 Preventing Rental Fraud
    33:40 Summary of Showdigs Features
    35:38 Pricing and Getting Started with Showdigs

    Featured Sponsor: Showdigs
    Tired of wasting hours stuck in traffic running between your properties? Showdigs can save you time and money without compromising your conversion rates. Learn more about the only all-in-one leasing software that can handle all of your fieldwork. Go to https://www.showdigs.com/pmb, fill out the form, and when you sign up for Showdigs, you’ll get to activate your first five properties for free.

    Connect with Showdigs: https://www.showdigs.com/pmb

    Connect with Bob Preston
    https://www.propertymanagementbrainstorm.com/

    This episode is always available for listening, sharing, or download at Property Management Brainstorm. Subscribe to Property Management Brainstorm on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeart Radio and YouTube.

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    44 mins
  • Episode 83: Property Management Failures Ft Tiffany Rosenbaum
    Mar 21 2024

    In this episode, renowned property management expert Tiffany Rosenbaum and seasoned host Bob Preston delve into property management failures and entrepreneurs' struggles. Drawing from their extensive experience, they underscore the importance of learning from failures and mistakes encountered in the journey of growing businesses.

    Takeaways

    • Failures are part of the entrepreneurial journey.
    • Self-doubt is common among entrepreneurs.
    • Effective processes are crucial for success.
    • Micromanagement can hinder the growth.
    • Anticipating customer needs can set a business apart.
    • Continuous learning and embracing struggles are essential.

    Chapters
    02:00 Introduction and Background
    04:02 Importance of Discussing Property Management Failures
    04:50 Struggles and Self-Doubt in Entrepreneurship
    14:07 LeadSimple Midroll Commercial
    17:20 Common Failures in Property Management
    20:50 Implementing Procedures and Processes
    28:30 Embracing Struggles and Continuous Learning

    Connect Tiffany Rosenbaum:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-rosenbaum-b8a75011b/

    Featured Sponsor: LeadSimple
    LeadSimple consolidates leads, process, and communication management – plus coaching, content, and best practices – into one easy-to-use platform for property managers and real estate professionals. We’ve simplified the complexities of
    property management so our clients can now work on their business instead of on their business to achieve even more than they thought possible. https://www.leadsimple.com/

    Our Industry Icon Sponsors supporting the show:
    SureVestor (https://surevestor.com/)
    Blanket (https://blankethomes.com/)
    VPM Solutions (https://www.vpmsolutions.com)
    RentScale (https://rentscale.com/)
    APM Help (https://www.apmhelp.com/)
    Upkeep Media (https://www.upkeepmedia.com/)
    Second Nature (https://www.secondnature.com/)
    zInspector (https://www.zinspector.com/)
    Showdigs (https://www.showdigs.com)
    LeadSimple (https://www.leadsimple.com/)

    Connect with Bob Preston
    https://www.propertymanagementbrainstorm.com/

    This episode is always available for listening, sharing, or download at Property Management Brainstorm. Subscribe to Property Management Brainstorm on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeart Radio and YouTube.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 82: Preparing Your Property Management Co for Acquisition Ft Dylan McGrath
    Feb 6 2024

    In this episode, host Bob Preston and guest Dylan McGrath discuss how to prepare a property management company for acquisition, what is involved in the process, and various valuation models. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to sell your business and what steps would be involved, this episode is a must-listen!

    Takeaways:

    • Costs to engage a business broker
    • Models for valuing a property management business
    • Structuring of a property management business sale
    • Due diligence and information exchanged

    Chapters:
    0
    0:00 Introduction and Dylan’s background
    04:54 Getting started in selling a property management company?
    08:42 Fees paid to a business broker
    12:14 Due diligence process and information exchanged
    16:23 Valuation models for property management companies
    21:11 Structuring the purchase arrangement: asset sale vs. stock sale
    25:58 The current state of company valuations
    32:05 Steps involved in closing the sale
    46:49 Clawback provisions in an agreement
    49:20 Closing comments and how to connect with Dylan

    Connect Dylan McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanmcgrath

    Episode 82 Featured Sponsor: RentScale
    RentScale is the largest sales consulting and coaching company in the residential property management industry. Over 400 residential property management companies in North America have trusted RentScale to craft their custom sales playbook, install a repeatable selling system, and train their team to attract new property owners at profitable rates. (https://rentscale.com/)

    Our Industry Icon Sponsors supporting the show:
    SureVestor (https://surevestor.com/)
    Blanket (https://blankethomes.com/)
    VPM Solutions (https://www.vpmsolutions.com)
    RentScale (https://rentscale.com/)
    APM Help (https://www.apmhelp.com/)
    Upkeep Media (https://www.upkeepmedia.com/)
    Second Nature (https://www.secondnature.com/)
    zInspector (https://www.zinspector.com/)
    Showdigs (https://www.showdigs.com)
    LeadSimple (https://https://www.leadsimple.com/)

    Connect with Bob Preston
    https://www.propertymanagementbrainstorm.com/

    This episode is always available for listening, sharing, or download at Property Management Brainstorm. Subscribe to Property Management Brainstorm on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeart Radio and YouTube.

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    57 mins

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General talk about happenings in real estate management. And selling Process Street and hubspot. Nothing else to say to get to the required word count :) :)

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