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 Lembi, CEO and Founder of Intellirent, joins the podcast to discuss what thoughtful, effective screening practices look like in today’s environment—a partnership rather than a transaction. Further, Taylor explains why industry experience matters, and the importance of providing support that coincides with leasing schedules and continuous improvement from onsite feedback.

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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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Ramsey Cohen of Clayton Development Group joins the podcast to discuss how modern manufactured homes, CrossMod® innovation, and zoning reform are shaping the affordable housing landscape from cutting costs to boosting energy efficiency. We also dive into the policies, partnerships, and technologies driving the future of housing.

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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, predict, and influence human behavior—can ensure that the right team members are identified and hired. She also explores how to manage, motivate, communicate, and empower employees to ensure longevity and that long-term goals are met.

Harvard Business Review reports that only a fraction of traditional hiring methods are effective; however, Culture Index’s method can lead to a 90% retention rate. To learn more, Culture Index is offering a complimentary 60-minute company diagnostic for Beyond Rent’s listeners.

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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, challenges, and hurdles facing the industry; false scarcity in the market; three types of psychological buyers; how to attract better owners and clients; and more. Further, he explains how to perform a rapid revamp—changing mindsets and strategies by tackling unscalable actions to create a scalable business.

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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-edge technology like smart thermostats, locks, leak detectors, and alarm systems, multifamily communities can reduce costs, improve asset protection, and streamline operations.

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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 constructed in environmentally protected areas, and can be a better option than site-built homes for many reasons.

Rick Robinson joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of manufactured housing and how the industry is promoting new factory-built solutions, such as barndominiums and modular mansions. Manufactured construction tends to be more efficient and cost-effective; fully customizable (amenities, design, layout, etc.); and located in amenity-rich communities featuring golf courses, dog parks, swimming pools, and more. 

Rick also explores U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, industry resources to consider, and where to research available inventory. Further, he shares his thoughts on “From Bookwork to Blueprints,” a documentary that tells the heartwarming story of students who built a modular home at their school to donate to Habitat for Humanity.

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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 AI and the five-stage process. Further, he discusses his AI performance formula—Work Faster x Solve Smarter x Track and Communicate = Performance and Profit. From base model technology—like ChatGPT—to thousands of intricate workflow tools, AI is beneficial to the bottom line.

Steve also explores the adoption rate of AI; how the use of this technology can increase productivity while providing more purpose, meaning, and enjoyment for employees; and what you should do now to be successful as the future of AI transforms our world.

As a thank you to our listeners, Steve is offering 30 days of free access to his AI performance workshop and community, which supports this topic, Simple - AI Enablement Training, Coaching, and Online Certification.

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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.

Tara also discusses her passion for connecting people through mentorship and helping organizations build “sticky” environments to retain talent. With more than 20 years in the industry, she also works to empower multifamily companies to engage and keep their teams, matching top talent with their next career steps.

We encourage you to check out Tara’s article on the NAA’s website 10 Things to Do to Improve Your Professional Network.

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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 methods, systems, and processes. Sam also explains the 5W Method in detail—who is involved, what is being done, where it is, and when and why it’s happening. In addition, he shares the importance of obtaining buy-in from team members.

Further, Sam discusses overcoming challenges; learning how to be successful by achieving goals, setting expectations, and communicating with residents; and why it’s important to have human interaction in conjunction with automated technology to maintain a personal touch.

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