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…
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Most operators trying to scale a property management company assume profitability arrives gradually. Nik Boone says it doesn’t arrive at all until roughly 600 doors. In this episode of Beyond Rent, the founder of Ascend Real Estate & Property Management in Bakersfield, California, explains why 300 doors is the trap so many owners get stuck in: big enough to feel like success, small enough that the…
Voice is the next frontier of AI, and Lindsay Liu, co-founder and CEO of Super, will be the first to tell you it's also the hardest problem to solve. In this episode of Beyond Rent, Lindsay breaks down why voice AI is so much more complex than chat-based interfaces, and what it actually takes to build a system property managers can rely on. The conversation covers where AI is already delivering…
What does it actually take to scale a property management business — and is doing it inside a franchise really faster than going it alone? In this episode of Beyond Rent, Steve Hart, CEO and co-founder of Property Management Inc. (PMI), joins the show to unpack what it looks like to build inside the property management franchise model, and why PMI has grown into the largest property management…
Manufactured housing has long carried a stigma, but Kaliber Management is rewriting that story. In this episode of Beyond Rent, Brent Dudley and Bryce McMurry break down how their vertically integrated business model has allowed them to acquire, develop, and manage manufactured housing communities at a quality level the industry rarely sees. From building parks with modern amenities to navigating…
Resident screening has always been part of the leasing process — but Johnny Bravo, Product Strategist at Rent Butter, makes a compelling case that it should be much more than that. In this episode of Beyond Rent, Johnny argues that screening belongs in the operational infrastructure of every property management company, sitting alongside insurance and maintenance rather than being treated as a…
In this episode, you’ll hear how leasing data is revealing meaningful shifts in renter demand, market conditions, and operational performance. The discussion explains why growing days on market, lower lead volume, and flat rents are changing how property managers need to approach leasing. You’ll also learn how automation, conversion-focused metrics, and self-service leasing tools can help you work…
In this episode, you’ll hear a detailed discussion on the ways AI is changing leasing analytics and prospect engagement in property management. The conversation focuses on why response speed, data quality, and modern KPIs matter more than ever as renter expectations continue to rise. You’ll learn how AI-supported leasing teams are improving response times, reducing vacancy days, and using better…
DESCRIPTION Rising costs, tighter margins, and increased competition make it easy to blame the market for shrinking profits. But for many property management companies, the real issue is internal inefficiency. In this episode, Jay from Better Who explains why operational waste, undocumented policies, unclear roles, and poorly defined processes quietly drain profitability every single day. Jay…
Abe Schuchman, Executive Director and CEO of Housing Unlimited, joins the podcast to discuss the need for quality, affordable housing for individuals with psychiatric disabilities who are in recovery. Housing Unlimited is committed to community integration and independence for these renters by providing renovated scattered-site homes that offer independent living for individuals in mental health…
Kevin Jacobson, CEO at Foxen, joins the podcast to discuss navigating the challenges of growing a multifamily business and three different approaches to take. The first method is “Outside Your Four Walls”: How you show up to external stakeholders. The importance of understanding your customers’ evolving needs. How senior leaders demonstrate credibility, vision, and financial discipline to banks…