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 capital markets and legislation, Kaliber is positioning itself at the forefront of a market that'...
Jun 28
48 min
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 one-time checkbox. With 20 years of experience spanning the operator side, credit bureaus, and fraud...
Jun 14
39 min
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 more efficiently, improve prospect experience, and stay competitive in a softer market. E...
May 31
46 min
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 data to guide prospects through the leasing funnel. The episode also explores real-world case stud...
May 17
48 min
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 breaks down how property managers can reclaim lost productivity by focusing first on peo...
May 3
44 min
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 recovery. Abe also shares why clear, respectful, and consistent communication is essential i...
Apr 19
39 min
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 and investors. Balancing transparency with confidence to build long-term relationships. Leading ini...
Apr 5
58 min
Present-day renters expect mobile-first, instant payments. Digital rent payments are on the rise as manual or paper-based processes often lead to impatience, friction, and even fraud. Chris Helmers, Vice President of Sales & Client Success at Zego, joins the podcast to discuss the state of digital rent payments, including an industry snapshot and market outlook. He also explains the connection between check fraud and identity theft, the impact this has on property managers and owner...
Mar 22
41 min
Only 25% of property managers use video as a tool in their listings, and 10% or fewer use it for communication and education. Jennifer Ruelens, Founder and Broker of One Focus Property Management, joins the podcast to discuss why video is the best scalable way to build credibility and relationships; how to succeed in video production; why public videos consistently increase visibility, impact, and differentiation for your company; and ways to remove any anxiety or insecurity from utilizing vi...
Mar 8
49 min
Mindy Parish, Founder and Chief Consultant of Parish Consulting, joins the podcast to discuss how establishing a monthly operating rhythm can improve your organization and develop the next generation of community leaders. Using monthly checklists that focus on key areas of portfolio operations—financials, capital, resident relations, property inspections, safety, compliance, etc.—managers can gain a 360° view of operations without being overwhelmed. Mindy also explains how people drive perfor...
Feb 22
39 min
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