Will Virtual Inspections Replace Physical? | Edge Case Debate: Kylie Walker vs. Tara Bradbury

The AI revolution is hitting property management hard – will traditional inspections be the first casualty? Technology is transforming every corner of property management faster than ever before. From smart sensors that detect water leaks to AI-powered maintenance requests, the industry is racing toward a digital future. But nowhere is this transformation more contentious than property inspections. Welcome to EDGE CASE – where we test assumptions and expose what people REALLY think. We convinced two industry experts to argue opposite sides of the question dividing every property management office. TODAY'S BIG QUESTION: "Will virtual property inspections completely replace physical inspections within five years?" THE TWIST: They flipped a coin to decide who would argue which side. They may be arguing against their beliefs — you won't know who until the "truth reveal" at 30:00. IN THIS ROUND Kylie Walker ("That Property Mum") — Co-founder of iThink Property, host of The Property Management podcast, educator focused on technology, automation, and strategic growth. Tara Bradbury — Principal licensee of Active Agents in Hervey Bay, founder of BDM Academy, 20+years in real estate with record-breaking results (268 new rental listings in one year, 30 in one month). WHY EDGE CASE EXISTS: We're here to challenge traditional thinking in an era of disruption and change. Each Edge Case episode takes a controversial statement that the industry whispers about but never properly debates. We convince brilliant minds to argue BOTH sides – expanding how we all think about the biggest challenges facing property. This is intellectual combat designed to make the entire industry smarter. THE FORMAT: Round 1: Opening arguments Round 2: Cross-examination Round 3: Evidence bombs Round 4: Direct confrontation Round 5: Rebuttals Round 6: TRUTH REVEAL (they drop the act) VOTE: Do you think virtual inspections will completely replace physical ones within five years? Cast your vote in Monday's Elite Agent Brief ( http://thebrief.eliteagent.com/) SUBSCRIBE: For more Edge Cases coming your way. Chapters Chapters 00:00:55 Welcome to Edge Case 00:01:32 Meet the Debaters: Kylie Walker & Tara Bradbury 00:04:00 Topic Selection: Virtual vs Physical Inspections 00:06:00 Debate Format Explained 00:08:56 Round 1: Opening Statements 00:11:09 Kylie's Case for Virtual Inspections 00:13:17 Tara's Defense of Physical Inspections 00:14:52 Round 2: Cross-Examination Questions 00:17:27 Round 3: Statistics and Evidence Battle 00:22:04 Data Deep Dive: Industry Stats 00:26:04 Round 4: Direct Confrontation 00:28:00 Round 5: Final Arguments 00:30:00 Round 6: Truth Reveal - What They Really Believe 00:32:00 Future Discussion 00:35:05 Property Management in 2030 00:39:03 Closing Thoughts Connect with Kylie Walker Website: https://www.thatpropertymum.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/thatpropertymum Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thatpropertymum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpropertymum_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatpropertymum Connect with Tara Bradbury Website: https://activeagents.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/activeagents/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/activeagents.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activeagentsherveybay?igsh=MWtiN3Jmbm5jMnEyaw%3D%3D YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@activeagentsherveybay2849 Connect with Elite Agent on Socials Instagram: @eliteagentmag Twitter/X: https://x.com/eliteagentmag LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliteagentmag/ #EliteAgent #ThoughtLeaders #PropertyManagement #PropertyInspections #KylieWalker #TaraBradbury #ThatPropertyMum #ActiveAgents