The Manage Your Property With Ease Podcast

Introducing ”Snapfix” An Easy To Use Maintenance Platform with Paul McCarthy

“Our need will be the real creator.” ~ Plato

Finding one maintenance platform that will meet your day-to-day operating needs, be cost-effective, and still be easy to use is challenging, from capturing and storing critical safety inspection data to allowing tenants to take a photo to initiate a work order and begin tracking the process through completion. In addition, the platform enables communication with vendors and contractors in one place. The SnapFix platform covers this and more. 

Joining me in this episode is Paul McCarthy, the founder of SnapFix. SnapFix aims to be the "Instagram" for the maintenance and management of buildings - by focusing on simplicity.  

Tune in to learn:

• What features make the Snapfix platform different from others on the market?
• Unique use cases for the Snapfix platform?
• How much does the Snapfix platform cost? 
• New and exciting features that are coming soon

And much more… View the full show notes.

Navigating Bitterness, Communication and Boundaries for Real Estate Managers with Elizabeth Louis

“You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” ~ James 1:19

Listen in on this powerful conversation that I have with Elizabeth Louis surrounding the topics of communication, bitterness, and boundaries. These are topics that real estate managers must navigate to do their work effectively. After listening to this episode, it may change how you approach the common challenges you face surrounding these topics.

Elizabeth has worked with high-performers, professional athletes, corporate, private, & small business powerhouses, and innovation-driven entrepreneurs, helping them master their mindset, increase their cognitive awareness, and achieve peak performance while strategically building multiple-figure businesses.  

Tune in to learn:

• What is effective communication?
• Strategies to better manage boundaries
• Tips for managing bitterness (when someone has crossed your boundaries)

And much more... View the full show notes.

(Re-Release) - How new landlords can be best prepared for the tax season with Donna Mitchell

With tax season around the corner, this is a timely re-release to prepare you for tax season. Tax laws are constantly changing, and it’s hard to stay on top of the requirements. But, as a landlord and business owner, you need to be in the know and understand the basics, so you keep more of your dollars in your pocket. In this episode, I have a conversation with Donna Mitchell to discuss how landlords can best prepare for tax season.

Donna Mitchell is the largest Liberty Tax franchise owner in Hampton Roads with six locations and the top five franchises with longevity. Donna is one of two African Americans owning multiple units within the franchise. Donna still loves and feels blessed to work with clients after being in the industry for 22 years and owning a franchise for 17 years. Donna enjoys watching her clients evolve and feels pride as she watches them arrive at the first destination to the point where their dreams become a reality. "Although these are challenging times, they also present the most significant opportunities if you have the vision, and your business is in order."  

Listen and learn:

• How often should you be speaking with your tax professional?
• The best processes for tracking business expenses
• The #1 concern that landlords have during tax time
• Business expenses that are commonly overlooked
• Are there tax breaks for renting to low-income families?
• Are there COVID-19 deductions that landlords can take advantage of?

And much more... View the full show notes.

How to Purchase Your First Piece of Land (and Beyond) with Brad Warren

“Find out where the people are going and buy the land before they get there.” ~ William Penn

In this episode, you will listen in on a discussion that I have with Brad Warren around land banking. What is land banking? And how can you use it as an investment vehicle to create generational wealth?

Brad is a former business coach, speaker, and trainer who transitioned into real estate sales about 4 1/2 years ago. He now sells vacant land to patient investors to help them build generational and legacy wealth.

Tune in to learn:

• What is land banking? 
• Is land banking right for you?  
• Where is the land you are selling?  Why there?
• How do you know which land is the best to sell? 
• How much will it cost to get started? 
• What’s the exit strategy and ROI?
• What type of maintenance is required on the land?

And much more... View the full show notes.

(Re-Release) - How to Get Tenants to Pay Rent on Time with Cindy Lee

As we move full swing into the holiday season, one issue that we see around this time is late payments on tenants.

In this episode replay, I have a conversation with Cindy Lee about how landlords can ensure that they are paid rent on time each month. Managing rental collections can be one of the most challenging parts of your job as a landlord or property manager. Cindy will share some of the most influential collections strategies she uses in her day-to-day work with AR collections management.

Cindy has been in the commercial collection industry for 25 years. Many of Cindy’s clients have been with her since the onset of her career, and some of those clients include Jones Lang Lasalle, Simon, Comcast/Xfinity, and Angie’s List, to name a few. One of Cindy’s specialties is working directly with property owners and property management companies, teaching them how to have the upper hand in dealing with tenants.

Listen and learn:

• Understanding the psychology behind an effective collection strategy
• The most effective strategy for cleaning up A/R for in-possession tenants
• What is the difference between collections and sending an account to legal
• How much will it cost to send a tenant to collections
• Suggested lease language to collect fees

And much more... View the full show notes.

How to Create a Positive Workplace Culture with Tom Owens

“You can create the culture, or your people will create it for you”. 
- Tom Owens

Podcast listeners, you're in for a treat! In this episode, we explore building a positive workplace culture. It's so important but can take time to achieve. If you're like most people, you spend more time at work than anywhere else. That's why developing a positive work culture in your organization is critical. A good workplace culture can make your days more enjoyable and productive.

On the other hand, a bad workplace culture can make you feel stressed out and unhappy. So how do you create a positive workplace culture? Find out in this episode.

Tom Owens is the founder of HR VirtualGuide. Tom provides quality HR support for people-leaders across the country. One of Tom's foundational beliefs is that people should be prioritized over paperwork. Tom shares his thoughts on creating a sustainable workplace culture.

Tune in to learn:

• Hear workplace stats and learn how an organization's culture impacts them
• Listen to a breakdown of what workplace culture is and is not
• Learn what culture can do for an organization
• Glean what leaders can do to assess their existing culture and what they should do with that information
• Tips for creating a positive work culture in a stressful environment 

And much more... View the full show notes.

Conflict Resolution for Property Managers with Kristine Scott

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Viktor Frankl

Resolving conflict is part of your routine if you are living and breathing. However, if you are a real estate manager, the stakes are raised because the ability to resolve conflict is critical to your success in your work. Real estate management and conflict go hand in hand. In this episode, Kristine Scott will share practical tips that you can use to navigate challenging conflict situations.   

Kristine began her career in social services. She began to notice that she would often overreact or freeze in challenging situations and became curious if she could do better. This started a 20-year exploration that evolved into her becoming a conflict "resolutionary" who became a highly sought-after trainer. Today, Kristine teaches people how to reach in and not freak out when things get tough. She has been hired by clients like the Seattle Space Needle, farmers markets, and office teams, giving people what they need to be firm and friendly in the face of a crisis.

Listen and learn:

• What is the goal when we think of conflict resolution? 
• The framework that should be used when working through a conflict situation.
• Who is better at resolving conflict, women or men? 
• Tips for individuals that have historically been conflict averse

And much more... View the full show notes.

 

How to Staff for Your First Property Management Role and Beyond with Laura Ali

One of the keys to operating a successful property management business is ensuring that the team responsible for day-to-day operations is supported.  The property management industry is changing quickly, and to retain quality talent, you must remain tapped into the needs of your staff.  Proactive vs. reactive is going to be the best approach here.  In this episode, my guest Laura and I dig into this topic.

Laura Ali is the Vice President of an executive real estate recruiting firm in New York City.  Prior to this, she spent over 5-year years managing some of the most elite multifamily assets in the Tri-State region.  

Listen and learn:

• Who should be involved with the staffing process?
• When should you begin the staffing process?
• Signs that indicate staffing adjustments are needed, who should you have the conversation with, and how does that conversation look?   
• Why is timing so important to the staffing process?  

And much more... View the full show notes.

How Savvy Real Estate Investors Are Using Tax Law And Inflation To Their Advantage In Today’s Market With Bronson Hill

Is it possible for real estate investors to pay zero taxes? Is inflation going to be our downfall? Should we be saving or investing? These are some of the burning questions that everyday investors ask themselves. Yet, despite the doom and gloom predictions, many investors are still winning big. There are many little-known secrets that high-net-worth investors are taking advantage of that you could be too with the information and resources. In this episode, my guest Bronson Hill explains some of the hidden powers of real estate investing.

As the Managing Member of Bronson Equity (www.BronsonEquity.com), Bronson Hill is a general partner in 2000 multifamily units worth over $200M. Bronson co-leads a large in-person multifamily meetup in Pasadena, CA called FIBI Pasadena Multifamily (www.fibipasadena.com). Bronson is the host of The Mailbox Money Show and he understands the investor mindset, having spoken with over 1200 investors and having raised over $25M for real estate deals. Bronson is the author of The Single Best Investment Strategy During (or After) a Pandemic and is a regular contributor to YouTube and his blog.

Listen and learn:

• How can real estate investors pay zero taxes legally
• How to take advantage of inflation in today’s market
• Why saving is foolish.
• Lessons learned from speaking with over a thousand high-net-worth investors.

And much more... View the full show notes.

SEO - Digital Marketing for Landlords with Brandon Leibowitz

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of SEO?

If you are running a business, you need to be visible.  One of the ways that you can accomplish that is by discovering how digital marketing and SEO can work for you.  In this episode, my guest Brandon Leibowitz breaks down what landlords need to know about using digital marketing as an asset to your business. 

Brandon Leibowitz has been involved with digital marketing since 2007. He operates SEO Optimizers, a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get ranked at the top of Google by using search engine optimization strategies to attract more traffic, which converts into clients, sales, and leads.

Listen and learn:

• What is SEO?
• One simple thing that you can do right now to gain favor with the google algorithm
• Do you need to use ads to gain visibility online?

And much more... View the full show notes.