NARPM Radio

In this episode, learn how Chris Tighe started a PM company and then created a profitable construction company. Chris is the co-founder and CEO of Pacific Rim Property Management and manages Elevation Construction Group in Pierce County, Washington. Chris discusses how he transitioned from serving this country for 20+ years in the Navy, then being a police officer to becoming a property management business owner and how he started his construction business from his PM business. If you are interested in starting a construction company inside or outside of your PM company this is a must listen.

Pete Neubig, MPM® RMP®, talks to John Bradford, MPM® RMP®, founder and CEO of Petscreening.com. In this episode learn about how to implement pet screening, how to make some additional money as a property manager, and how to deal with fraudulent ESAs (Emotional Support Animals) and service animal certificates. Learn how to leverage pet screening to save time, reduce your liability, and add revenue to your business.

In this episode, Pete Neubig, MPM® RMP®, discusses his hot topic of tracking your KPI’s. Pete talks to NARPM Past-President Eric Wetherington, MPM® RMP®, with Renters Insurance Solutions, about the different types of insurance programs for property managers. Learn how you can provide a win for residents and owners and make a profit using insurance programs.

The NARPM National Convention just completed. Host Pete Neubig, MPM RMP, interviews Deb Newell, MPM RMP, owner of Real-Time Consulting and Broker of Real Time Leasing, to discuss getting the most out of your conference experience. Learn implementation strategies and how to overcome the challenges of implementing once you get back to the real world. Learn how to NOT overwhelm your team. This is a must-listen podcast if you ever went under prepared to a conference, mastermind event, NARPM class or seminar or were unable to implement many of the things you learned from the event.

As a property manager, it’s imperative that we have great representation regarding tax considerations, not only for running our own businesses, but also to provide the best possible advice for our investment property clients. Join NARPM® Affiliate member, Richard Hart, CPA of Hart & Associates, and host Bob Preston, MPM® RMP®, to get the keys on planning to successfully and legally reduce tax liability in order to maximize after-tax income.

As a landlord or property manager, do you ever feel like the word “landlord” comes with a negative connotation? The word has been in use for over 1000 years, dating back to an Old English concept, in which tracts of land were owned by a single person who came to be known as a "lord," and those occupying the land became bound and dependent on their lords for protection and, of course, obligated to pay rent for that privilege. Even though our culture has moved well beyond this ancient system, the lingering negative essence of the word "landlord" remains for many. Hear from host Bob Preston, MPM® RMP®, and NARPM Property Managers, Mark Scott and Danielle Rogers, MPM® RMP®, on how we can start changing the narrative.

As a landlord or property manager, do you ever feel like you just can't have a break from your business? Keeping your eyes on the ball so nothing falls through the cracks can be a never-ending concern: maintenance requests, property viewings, leases to review and sign, tenant move ins, rent collection. Whew, sound familiar? Research shows that many small business owners either don't take vacation, or when they do, it's a "working vacation." Join Kathleen Richards, MPM® RMP®, and gang for an in-depth discussion on why taking a vacation from your business is powerful!

Explore the legislative proposals that would change how the Housing Choice Voucher Program (aka Section 8) operates. Join Tyler Craddock, the Governmental Affairs Director for NARPM, Patti Robertson, PMI Virginia, and Amanda Han, MPM® RMP®, Cornerstone Properties, to discuss Section 8, how it works, and the responsibilities in the program of the tenant, the landlord, the housing agency, and HUD. Dive deep into the good, the bad and the not so pretty impact the HCV program proposed changes could have through the lens of NARPM members’ collective experiences as housing providers.

(*Remember that state law varies from state to state, so always contact your attorney for specific legal advice in your area.)

You go to a rental unit; the door's lock is broken, the power is off; there's no one there. The neighbor says no one has been around for a long time. Is this an abandoned property? Learn more about what truly - and legally - constitutes abandonment from Florida property management attorney Harry Heist in this episode of NARPM Radio.  Abandonment is a legal term, and you need to know the legal definition of it in your area and how to prove it. What you think may not be the (legal) case!

 *Always check with your attorney for your state or local laws that apply to issues such as this. 

NARPM Radio: Changing the AC Filter – Who’s Responsible?

The lease has a clause that the tenant has to change the AC filters on a regular basis. But do they? Every lease should have a clause stating that the tenant is responsible for this maintenance, but oftentimes we can’t rely on them to actually do it. When the tenant calls with a complaint about the air conditioning, is it their fault for not changing the filter? Florida property management attorney Harry Heist tells the story about his own personal experience with this task and relates how it’s not always as easy as you might think. What’s the solution? Take a listen on this week’s NARPM Radio episode on AC filter changing and liability. As always, be sure to check with your local/state attorney for laws applicable in your area.