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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, February 20, 2020

Five Minute Friday #18: Who Facilitates the Security Deposit Disposition

The security deposit disposition, if not documented properly, has the potential to be highly contentious. So, what can we do to make the process run smoothly? And who, exactly, is responsible for performing the move-in/move-out inspections, itemizing necessary deductions, and returning the tenant’s remaining funds?On this episode of...

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Episode 32: Top 10 Mistakes Made by Landlords

Being a landlord may sound simple, but there is more to it than just running an ad, getting a great tenant and collecting a monthly check. So, what are the financial, legal and ethical obligations around managing a rental property? And how can you avoid the most common mistakes landlords make?Today on Property Management Brainstorm, Bob i...

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Five Minute Friday #17: What Differentiates North County Property Group?

The prevailing attitude among real estate investors is that all property management companies are much the same, so potential clients often ask, “What makes North County Property Group different?” or, “Why should we hire you?”On this episode of Five Minute Friday, Bob discusses some of NCPG’s differentiators,...

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Five Minute Friday #16: What Items Should be Removed from My Furnished Short-Term Rental

At North County Property Group, about 25% of our portfolio are furnished short-term rental (STR) units. Clients with vacation homes in the San Diego area enjoy the cashflow that comes from renting out their furnished property when they aren’t using it, but we encourage owners to think carefully about what personal belongings to remo...

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Episode 31: Work ON Your Business, Not IN Your Business, Featuring Terry Ogburn with Ogburn's Business Solutions

It’s easy for business owners to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget the visionary aspect of their job as leaders. But how do you build in time to work ON, not IN your business?Terry Ogburn is the founder of Ogburn’s Business Solutions, a consultancy that helps small businesses improve the bottom line. Today, he joins B...

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Five Minute Friday #15: Managing the Risk of Tenant Default

What happens if a tenant stops paying rent? The headache of dealing with a renter who defaults on their lease agreement keeps some investors out of the real estate rental market altogether. So, what can property owners do to manage the risk of tenant default?On this edition of Five Minute Friday, Bob explains what happens when a tenant de...

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Five Minute Friday #14: Selling a Home with Tenants in Possession

Most real estate investors don’t realize that they can sell a property even when it is occupied by a tenant. In the state of California, this is known as selling with Tenants in Possession, or TIP.On this edition of Five Minute Friday, Bob shares North County Property Group’s expertise in TIP, explaining how to keep tenants an...

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Episode 30: All About NARPM Featuring Eric Wetherington, 2019 National President

How do property owners know they’re hiring a qualified property management company that operates within a clear set of standards? The best way is to look for members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers, or NARPM.Eric Wetherington served as the 2019 National President of NARPM. Today, he joins Bob to discuss ...

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Five Minute Friday #13: Running on EOS

Most business owners and entrepreneurs want to build a best-in-class company. But in the daily grind of running a business, it’s easy to lose sight of the vision you’re trying to achieve. At North County Property Group, we leverage the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to facilitate continuous improvement and become a bet...

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Five Minute Friday #12: Understanding Generation Differences

Different generations of people have distinct values, lifestyles and communication preferences. And as property managers, we need to understand the perspectives of each group and adapt accordingly to best serve the tenants in our rental properties.On this edition of Five Minute Friday, Bob walks us through the five generations a landlord ...

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