Chris Gantz - Patriot Properties Property Management
On the How the Internet Has Changed the Real Estate Industry: "Now you have the democratization of that MLS book, right? So that value is completely gone for the broker because everybody can see everybody everywhere at all times."
Investing in Real Estate is often a great way to add to your investment portfolio. There are a few main ways to invest, and one of them is to own property that you pay for someone else to take care of the property. This includes preparing the place for rent, marketing the property, and finding some sweet people to rent the place. Chris Gantz of Patriot Properties knows property management and real estate investing. Unlike the usual interviews with investors and agents, Chris brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective, sharing what it’s really like to manage thousands of units across Wisconsin—including multifamily buildings, self-storage, mobile home parks, and short-term rentals.
This is the guy doing the things that the other investors pay people to do. Chris is the real deal and explains in candid detail what you need to look for when hunting for your property manager. He also discusses a few things to look for in the rental property you are looking to acquire.
Chris delves into Patriot Properties’ innovative decentralized model, how technology is transforming the industry, and the strategies his team uses to stay ahead of the competition—like same-day showings and rapid application processing. He also explains the challenges and perks of active management, pricing strategies, the ever-evolving rental market, and how landlords can maximize returns in both cash-flow and appreciation-focused markets.
Listen as Chris explains tips for finding off-market deals and managing tenant relationships (including some wild stories!). If you’re thinking about investing in real estate or want to learn what it takes to truly succeed in property management, you won’t want to miss Chris’s thoughtful insights and candid stories from the field.
Enjoy!
Visit Chris at: https://patriot-properties.com/
Podcast Overview:
00:00 "Instant Self-Showing Rental Advantage"
05:52 Apartment Leasing: Act Fast Strategy
12:36 Operational Success Determines Investment Outcomes
18:07 Madison Real Estate Investment Surge
22:43 "Challenges of First Property Investment"
29:56 Real Estate Market Evolution Gaps
32:30 "AI Transforming Company Operations"
39:51 Balancing Maintenance with Convenience
43:36 Maintenance Included: No Chargebacks Policy
52:08 Strengthening Client Relationships
54:10 "Value Add Strategy Explained"
01:04:09 Unconventional Property Account Management
01:05:49 Client Communication and Strategy Adjustment
Podcast Transcription:
Chris Gantz [00:00:00]:
I would say so. You know the Burr method, right? House hacking, I think that's always a great way. One of the things I've always said is, in my opinion, you know, one of the fastest ways to make money in real estate is to fix and flip. So if you can find the single family home, you're going to live in it, or the duplex, you're going to live in it, fix it up. While you live there, you're putting in all the sweat equity, do as much work as you can. Foreign.
James Kademan [00:00:33]:
You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. We are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link funded drawincustomers.com and today we're welcoming Slash, preparing to learn from Chris Gantz of Patriot Properties. We're going to be talking about property management. So, Kris, how is it going today?
Chris Gantz [00:00:59]:
Good, good. Excited to be here.
James Kademan [00:01:01]:
Yeah, thanks for being on the show. I'm excited here because I've interviewed quite a few people in the real estate...