Podcast

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.

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Episode 10: Protecting Rental Properties, Featuring Dave Holt

Bob discusses a new concept in protecting rental properties to give landlords additional peace of mind from tenant-related risks. This episode features Dave Holt, co-founder at SureVestor, a company which provides this a unique form of insurance when renters are in your home. Dave explains this new insurance product, how it works, a...

More...

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Episode 9: Maximizing Income on a Vacation Rental, Featuring Matt Hoffman

Bob discusses best practices for managing all of the moving parts of a short-term rental, commonly referred to as vacation rental, with Matt Hoffman, Head of Short-Term Rentals at Kigo, a RealPage Company. The software as a service (Saas) provided by Kigo is specifically designed for managing short-term rentals. Bob and Matt exchange view...

More...

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Episode 8: Marketing Your Rental Property, Featuring Dave Borden

Bob discusses best practices for rental property marketing with Dave Borden, CEO at PMW. Dave provides valuable advice and insights on how to promote a vacant rental to attract, respond to, and obtain a lease with a top notch tenant. Dave also offers his recommendations pertaining to which Internet sites are best for posting rental ads, t...

More...

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Episode 7: Managing a Pet Policy, Featuring John Bradford

Bob discusses rental property pet policies and the importance of pet and assistance animal screening with John Bradford, Pet Lover and Founder of PetScreening.com. John explains risk management for pet friendly rental properties and the nuances surrounding ADA and Fair Housing Laws pertaining to assistance animals. PetScreening.com offers...

More...

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Episode 6: Keeping Your Rental Property Well Maintained, Featuring Zorik Gordon

Bob discusses the importance of keeping a rental home properly maintained with Zorik Gordon, CEO at Serviz, a company which offers online home services on demand. Keeping a rental property in good working order is one of the most important aspects of maximizing rental income and making tenants comfortable and happy in your home. Have you ...

More...

Monday, March 19, 2018

Episode 5: The Broker Trust Account, Featuring Allison Disarro

Bob discusses the concept and importance of the Broker Trust Account for property management companies with Allison Disarro, Senior Vice President of Property Management Banking at Seacoast Commerce Bank. Real estate brokers and property management companies receive and hold funds in their everyday course of business from tenants and prop...

More...

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Episode 4: The Future of Short Term Rentals, Featuring Dwight Worden

Bob discusses the future of Short Term Rentals (STRs) with Dwight Worden, the Mayor of Del Mar, California. Bob and Dwight cover the new ordinance put in place in Del Mar to regulate rentals, room sharing, and house exchange of less than 30 days in duration. Sometimes referred to as Vacation Rentals, STRs have grown in popularity in many ...

More...

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Episode 3: Legal Aspects of Being a Landlord, Featuring Ted Smith

Bob discusses the importance of understanding California landlord-tenant laws with Ted Smith, the owner and principal at Ted Smith Law in San Diego, CA. Being a landlord or property manager in California requires awareness of specific federal and state laws as well as local ordinances pertaining to renting to tenants. Some of the common l...

More...

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Episode 2: The Correct Insurance for a Rental Property, Featuring Chris Mahlberg

Bob discusses the importance of obtaining the proper insurance on various types of rental properties with Chris Mahlberg, from the Farmers Insurance Office of Kirk Miller in San Diego, CA. Having the correct insurance policy in place for your rental property is a critical aspect of property management, protecting your home from damage, an...

More...

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Episode 1: Introduction and Orientation to Property Management Brainstorm

This first episode introduces the purpose of the Property Management Brainstorm series and also introduces the host, Bob Preston, the president, owner, and real estate broker of North County Property Group. Bob will brainstorm ideas and best practices related to rental homes, either as a long term rental to residential tenants or offering...

More...

Showing 151- 160 of 160