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Welcome to Property Management Brainstorm, the ultimate podcast for property managers, PropTech ventures, and real estate investors! Join industry expert Bob Preston as he brings you the latest trends, best practices, and invaluable guidance in the world of property management. Whether you're just starting or thriving in the business, Property Management Brainstorm is your go-to destination for all things property management. Please click the "more" button in our episodes below to view the episode notes, listen through the website audio player or the video link, and follow along with the whole episode transcript.

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Five Minute Friday #56: Happy 4th of July, Taking a Clarity Break!

Hello Brainstormers! We hope you all had a very happy and safe 4th of July holiday and are enjoying your summer! It is great to have things open again for the beach, BBQs, and fireworks, wherever you may be. We needed a day off on the 4th and we are sure those of you in the property management business did too! It’s been...

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Episode 58: The Full Financial Picture, Featuring Craig Schoen of Rentify

As a property manager or landlord, do you ever worry that you are not truly getting the full financial picture when screening tenant applications? A rental application may look quite good and complete, but in reality, some of the aspects that would be helpful in making a decision may not be visible. Wouldn’t it be cool if you could ...

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Episode 57: Messaging Touchpoints and Online Reviews, Featuring Zach Williams of Podium

Bob Preston, host of Property Management Brainstorm, discusses the topic of relationship management in property management with Zach Williams of the Partnerships and Business Development Team at Podium. Several of the best practices in relationship management involve connecting with customers through ongoing messaging touchpoints an...

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Episode 56: Tracking Vendor Certificates of Insurance, Featuring Dave Bixler of Thimble

As a landlord or property manager, do you ever worry that a maintenance vendor you send to a property might not have the correct insurance coverage? Dispatching a repairman with insufficient or expired insurance could create a liability on your property management business. Further, its a big job to track all of the insurance policies fro...

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Episode 55: Standing Out in the Crowd, Featuring Nicki Callahan, Founder of Nest Publications

In the crowded space of the property management industry, making sure your company is standing out in the crowd is more important than ever. Tech savvy property managers are using digital media to snag single family owners with through their online presence. So, what about you? Are you putting your best foot forward with digital marketing...

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Five Minute Friday #55: Summary of California's Proposition 19

California's Proposition 19, goes into effect on April 1, 2021, offering many protections to California home owners. If you are a California homeowner or investor, could you take advantage of the new benefits provided under this new law? Today's Five Minute Friday offers a quick summary of what Prop 19 is all about. 1. Seni...

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Episode 54: Real Estate Syndication, Featuring AJ Shepard of Uptown Property Management

So far in 2021, we have been featuring new opportunities in the property management industry. One area not yet explored on the show is Real Estate Syndication. As a general definition, real estate syndication is a partnership between several investors. They combine their skills and capital to purchase and manage a property they othe...

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Five Minute Friday #54: Top Takeaways from the 2021 CALNARPM Conference

For the listeners who know Bob and his involvement in the National Association of Real Estate Property Managers, NARPM, you will remember that he is currently the President of the California Chapter. Last week was the CALNARPM annual conference and it was quite an event! For those who were not able to attend, Bob is dedicating...

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Five Minute Friday #53: Top 8 List of Landlord Responsibilities

Landlords have many responsibilities when it comes to renting their investment properties, working with their tenants, and keeping the property well maintained. On this episode of Five Minute Friday, Bob Preston provides his Top List of 8 Critical Landlord Responsibilities. 1. Comply with Anti-Discrimination Laws 2. Pre...

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

Five Minute Friday #52: How Much to Budget for Maintenance on a Rental Home?

How much should a landlord expect to spend keeping their home maintained? It's a common question and there are some rules of thumb and considerations owners of rental properties can keep in mind when setting aside reserves to handle unexpected reserves.The 1% Rule: this popular rule says that 1% of the purchase price of your hom...

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