NARPM Radio

How can you use eviction records in renter screening, and if you do, where do you get them? What's a Vantage Score? What are the benefits of tenant screening, and who should use them? These questions and more answered by Ryan Green of CIC Credit Reports.

“Surviving the Storm” Downturns are nothing new. Practical tools for not only surviving, but thriving, during a crisis are presented in this informative podcast from property managers Anne and Mark Lackey.

Anne and Mark Lackey of HireSmartVAs talks with NARPM Deputy Executive Director Lisa Noon about why and how to hire a virtual assistant to streamline your business operations.

NARPM Radio: No One Agrees on Past Due Amounts!

You’ve got a new account. It’s a mess. No one knows for sure what is owed. No one can agree on anything. The tenant stops paying rent, and you go to court. Is this avoidable? Get some guidance from attorney Harry Heist if this happens to you. Check with your legal attorney and forms provider to see what’s correct procedure in your state, as laws vary from place to place.

This podcast, by Florida attorney Harry Heist, pertains to Florida law and courts, but some great tips for property managers on how to handle evictions in the current coronavirus crisis. Consult with your attorney as state laws vary.

Two Types of Non-Compliance & How to Deal with Them

Your tenant has an unauthorized occupant in violation of the lease. You serve a warning notice, but the tenant fails to cure the problem. When a tenant is in non-compliance of the lease or law, the proper notice must be served – and FAST. There are two types of non-compliances: curable and non-curable. This podcast, featuring Florida property management attorney Harry Heist, helps you to learn the difference and how to act in either situation.

As always, check with your own legal counsel, as laws can vary from state to state.

Two neighbors come to you, each complaining about the other. It can get complicated, and relate to just about anything someone considers to be obnoxious behavior. How you respond is the key to success and reducing your liability. Warning: Fair Housing implications may apply! This podcast by Florid attorney Harry Heist helps figure out this complicated situation. Be sure to consult with your own attorney on any legal questions as laws vary from state to state.

You are now the new manager of a property. You send a letter to the new tenant giving your contact information - but that's not enough. It's a common mistake and you could run into problems if that's all you do. This episode, featuring attorney Harry Heist, looks at the action items to take and remember, "verbal is not enough." Be sure to consult with your own attorney on any legal questions, as laws vary from state to state.

Join us for this live Q&A with Trevor, Todd and Matthew who will talk about NARPM® Accounting Standards.  The NARPM® Accounting Standards (NAS) is an initiative designed to assist NARPM® in elevating the property management industry by collectively establishing an acceptable standard of accounting practices.  Specifically, the goal of the NAS is to create and endorse a set of accounting standards that will provide uniformity around financial practices and reporting.

Discussions include:

Data and Performance Metrics – Your company vs. other similar companies

Revenue vs Expenses – “I really knew where my revenue was coming from after switching to NAS – Hint: It wasn’t management fees!”

Moving from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online

Choosing your approach: Working with ProfitCoach vs. Do It Yourself

What are some great tips for managing your time better? How do you set goals and bonuses for your staff? This webinar, hosted by The Property Management Coach Kathleen Richards, answers these questions and more in an interactive session with property managers from around the country. What are typical goals and how is performance measured? What about setting up typical pay structures? Do you use Quickbooks and if so, how do you manage the options? What about tips on taking yourself out of the day-to-day management of your office? Kathleen is a wealth of information on these topics and more in this 54-minute presentation.