Beyond Rent: Exploring Property Management

Beyond Rent: Exploring Property Management

Property management is an ever-changing field that seems to evolve just when you think you have a solid grasp on it. That’s why it’s imperative to stay informed and pivot along with the industry. Rent Manager's Beyond Rent is a brand-new bi-weekly podcast full of the latest trends, technology, and best practices affecting property management today. Hear from true trailblazers and agents of change from all walks of the industry─experienced owners, policy makers, smart-home innovators, and senior-level Rent Manager representatives. Beyond Rent is hosted by Rent Manager’s own Joe Easton, a technology aficionado, seasoned networker, and seeker of conversations that go beyond the surface. New episodes of Beyond Rent will be available bi-weekly on all major podcast platforms

Episodes

November 9, 2025 25 mins

Join us as Joe Easton—Rent Manager’s Director of Partnerships and Industry Relations, and host of Beyond Rent—interviews attendees and sponsors at the 2025 Rent Manager User Conference. In this episode, Joe connects with industry professionals to cover a range of topics including: how Habitat for Humanity is making a difference by implementing diverse initiatives and volunteer opportunities; a heartwarming story from indi Real Esta...

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Imagine if your property reserves could actually grow in value, rather than decline.

Matthew Rudd, CEO and co-founder of BitReserve, joins the podcast to take a deep dive into how property owners can utilize Bitcoin to save money for reserves, maintain purchasing power, protect property reserves from unavoidable expenses, and why Bitcoin is a superior form of currency.

Special Offer: The first 100 property owners who activate the Bit...

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October 19, 2025 41 mins

Water usage can greatly affect an organization’s bottom line, especially in the property management industry.

Dr. Ellie Graeden, Chief Data & Product Officer at Metron, joins the podcast to discuss various types of smart water meters and why they matter to property management professionals. Dr. Graeden also addresses why it’s important to share smart water analytics, such as water consumption, with residents—which can increase o...

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In the property management industry, there are public adjusters who are in business to help people, and sadly, there are those who are only in business to help themselves.

Andy Gurczak, founder and CEO of AllCity Adjusting, joins the podcast to debunk common myths about claims adjusters. Some myths include: “Public adjusters inflate claims; you only need one for big losses; a contractor can handle the insurance claim; the insurance ...

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Many Americans are one car accident, job loss, or medical emergency away from missing their rent payment. When a family is evicted, the damage is profound and lasting. Being evicted increases childhood trauma, mental health struggles, and breaks continuity in schools and communities. 

Amy Krulik, executive director at hope+door, joins the podcast to discuss the eviction crisis and solutions to prevent evictions, which ultimately ben...

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We’re entering an era when rent payments can be as personalized and seamless as paying for a Netflix subscription. Therefore, property managers who continue to put renters first, offer flexibility, and lean into financial innovation will not only survive, but thrive.

Joe Di Re, chief revenue officer at Qira, joins the podcast to take a deep dive into resilient strategies, tenant-focused payment models, and cutting-edge financial too...

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Your maintenance operation isn’t just a vital component of your business; it’s part of your brand. Successful property managers treat maintenance as a brand experience to generate prospect referrals and 5-star reviews that increase search engine optimization (SEO).

Ethan Lieber, Co-Founder and CEO of Latchel, joins the podcast to discuss the most important aspects of maximizing owner retention; address the primary reasons for owner ...

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Marketing a property is about building a brand that creates a unique community identity.

Lynnette Morgan, leasing professional with Rookwood Properties, joins the podcast to discuss what “community identity” means for apartment living; how a property’s location, architecture, and resident demographic shape its identity; and how to translate identity into marketing materials.

Lynnette further explores how resident events and community...

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July 27, 2025 32 mins

Many property managers and owners aren’t fully aware of the potential financial and operational risks involved with not providing renters insurance. Unfortunately, many residents don’t adequately protect themselves against risk. For example, around 275 apartment fires occur in the U.S. per day, resulting in more than100,000 fires per year.

Katie Curry and Christian Thomas of LeaseTrack join the podcast to discuss the importance of e...

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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,...

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June 29, 2025 38 mins

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.

Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

You can learn more about Koray Oztekin on LinkedIn, and Zenbase on the company...

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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.

Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, a...

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June 1, 2025 34 mins

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 long...

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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 ...

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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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April 20, 2025 49 mins

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 hou...

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April 6, 2025 40 mins

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—...

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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 ...

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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 importa...

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In this inspirational episode, Joe Jackson of Prime Oak Capital joins the podcast to discuss his journey from growing up in manufactured homes to being in the Marine Corps for 20 years to his transition to the real estate industry—specifically, the manufactured housing market.

Joe addresses the stigma surrounding manufactured housing communities and explains how elevating the language associated with the industry helps elevate the b...

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