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 100th episode—featuring Don Brunner, President and CEO of BRG Realty Group, LLC—focuses on his experience of more than 20 years in the industry. Don speaks about the growth in technology adoption by property managers and BRG’s strategy to add new technology to their operations. He also discusses how important it is to set employees up for success by connecting them to education and networking opportunities. Further, Don shares his thoughts on current challenges in property management and possibilities for future growth.

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You can learn more about Don Brunner on LinkedIn, and BRG on their company’s website.

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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 complex property management industry.

Value-added opportunities can include physical renovations and landscaping to create curb appeal. Scott also stresses the importance of treating residents with respect and care, since being responsive and attentive ultimately affects their overall experience and shows that you value their time.

Further, he talks about the primary challenges in property management such as rising interest rates, obtaining new deals, increasing costs for property insurance, and property-specific issues.

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You can learn more about Scott Jacobson on LinkedIn, and Onward Equity on the company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

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 Shah of RentViewer joins the podcast to discuss the importance of utilizing data and analytics in the real estate management industry. Doing so gives companies better visibility and business intelligence; it eliminates manual work; and streamlines expense and work order management. By evaluating the processes and tasks that are costing you the most money, you can use data to improve your bottom line.

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You can learn more about Saad Shah on LinkedIn, and RentViewer on the company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

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 is important to ensure that your resume and LinkedIn profile are current and in alignment with one another.

David Lorenzen of Southcoast Partners joins the podcast to discuss the importance of matching your LinkedIn profile experience with your resume, interview best practices, and expert tips on the most effective ways to utilize these tools to stand out to recruiters.

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You can learn more about David Lorenzen on LinkedIn and Southcoast Partners on the company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

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 practices to ensure your insurance claims are paid correctly and to maximize every aspect of your claim. He also discusses the benefits of working with a public adjuster and the best ways to handle insurance claims if you’re unable to do so.

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You can learn more about Andy Gurczak on LinkedIn and All City Adjusting on their company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

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 personality profiling, job descriptions that match these profiles, key performance indicators, and cross-promotion across multiple online platforms to attract as many qualified candidates as possible.

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You can learn more about Pete Neubig on LinkedIn and VPM Solutions on their company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

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. 

Steven’s newly released book, “The New American Dream,” provides the guidance and foundation needed before you begin investing in rental properties. He discusses the importance of finding a mentor with real-world experience who understands the risks involved, is willing to help, and can provide valuable advice. The book also examines why performing due diligence, educating yourself, and building authentic relationships are crucial for success.

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 Steven Andrews on LinkedIn and SOARX Consulting via the company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

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 solutions, most businesses have transitioned to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud-based resources.

Dave Staun of LCS and Rent Manager joins the podcast to discuss the importance of having an experienced managed service provider (MSP) to implement cybersecurity measures like email security and encryption, firewalls, antivirus solutions, data backups, and employee education.

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You can connect with Dave Staun on LinkedIn and LCS via the company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

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 share why having a proactive approach to tree management via technology recommendations and a planned budget can help evenly distribute expenses and conserve costs over time.

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You can learn more about Nick Lefke on LinkedIn and National Professional Services via the company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.

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 strategy, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to reach a shared vision.

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 Matthew Tringali on LinkedIn and BetterWho via the company’s website.

Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.