About Me

Find Me

→I post longer articles here on my blog.

→I’m very active on Twitter. You can follow me for thoughts & discussions about the business of residential property management.

→I have a podcast called Owner Occupied, also focused on the business of residential property management.

→Use the Contact page to get in touch.

Products & Consulting

-If you’re interested in a consultation call to discuss anything related to property management, you can go here to schedule it directly. The cost is $1,100 for a 60-minute engagement.

-I sell a couple Notion templates, you can browse them here.

Publications

• I wrote an article called “How To Work On (Not In) Your Business” for Strategic PM magazine. I have a regular column there.

• I wrote an article called “Organizing Company Knowledge With Notion” which was published in “The Operator’s Handbook”, volume 1, issue 3. It is not currently available online.

Panel Appearances & Interviews

• In September 2023, I presented on the topic of Trust Accounting in conjunction with PayProp and NARPM. You can watch the recording here.

• In April 2023, I was interviewed on a live webinar by the Evernest team to discuss “Processes Built for Profit”. You can watch the recording here.

• In November 2022, I was on a panel entitled “Year-End Financial Performance Tune-Up” presented by NARPM and ProfitCoach. You can watch the video here (NARPM members only).

• In September 2022, I was on a panel entitled “Winning Processes → Winning Experiences” for TWLX 2022. You can watch the video here or listen to the podcast version here.

• In September 2022, I was a guest at TWLX 2022 where I interviewed Dr. Benjamin Hardy. You can listen to the recording here or watch the video here.

Guest Podcast Appearances

• I was a guest on UpKeep Media where I talked about how I started with zero properties. Discover the strategies that made RL Property Management a trusted name in real estate, and learn how our top-tier service can elevate your property investments.

• I was a guest on Zego's The Resident Experience Podcast with Yolanda M. We had a great conversation about some innovative approaches in property management, including the potential of blind application screening processes. We explored how data-driven, unbiased methods can shape better resident outcomes and what to keep in mind if you're considering implementing these strategies.

• I was a guest on the Inspired Or Acquired podcast with Patrick Dichter and Clint Fiore episode 10.

• I was a guest on the Triple Win podcast at NARPM® Broker/Owner with Andrew Smallwood. We went in-depth property management company structure, organic marketing efforts, and some of my recent projects.

• I was a guest on If These Walls Could Talk hosted by Super, where I share tales from my experiences in the world of property management. From nightmare tenants to uncovering the hidden history in my own home, I spilled the beans on my wildest property adventures.

• I was a guest on The Evernest Property Management Show with Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton episode 125, where we delved into my approach to taking month-long summer breaks, strategies for growth, and the importance of building a supportive community.

• I was a guest on The Profitable Property Management Podcast with Jordan Muela. The episode explores the genesis of Wolf and I’s latest venture, Crane - a community tailored for growth-oriented property managers looking to take their businesses to the next level. We discuss the journey behind Crane, addressing topics such as the balance between fulfillment and scaling, modern leadership styles, and the obstacles hindering innovation in PropTech.

• I was a guest on the Millennial Investing - The Investor’s Podcast Network episode 300, where I discussed how I started in real estate and property management. Our conversation centered on a key shift I implemented – narrowing my niche to enable scalable growth.

• I was a guest on the Top Floor (AppFolio) podcast to kick off Season 4, discussing AI in property management with Cat Allday.

• I was a guest on the Barstool Investor podcast episode 4.

• I was a guest on NARPM Radio episode 101. Pete Neubig interviews me and I discuss how to set up your company to take over a month off during the busiest time of the year.

• I was a guest (for the 2nd time) on The Property Management Mastermind episode 115. We discuss the benefits of owning your own office as a PM company, building out a real estate brokerage within your property management company, and an update on security deposit alternatives.

• I was a guest (for the 2nd time) on the Multifamily Wealth podcast episode 107. We discuss operations in detail, the differences between asset management and property management, how to dial in your leasing process, and general tips for owners who want to get the most productivity out of their management company.

• I was a guest on the 300 to 3000 podcast episode 50 with Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton. We discuss my twitter & personal brand strategy, business growth, building an email list, and more.

• I was a guest on the Profitable Property Management podcast episode 115 with Jordan Muela. Jordan and I talk for nearly 2 hours about all things property management, investing, systems, scaling, hiring a COO... we cover a huge amount of ground.

• I was a guest on the Think Like an Owner podcast episode 115 with Ayo Phillips and Alex Bridgeman. Topics include a breakdown of why I decided to implement EOS, choosing between self-implementing versus hiring an implementer, benefits I’ve realized from using EOS, how EOS impacts company culture, and my advice for other operators considering using EOS for their businesses.

• I was a guest on the Shrimp Tank Columbus podcast. We discuss my background prior to starting RL Property Management, how I met my business partner, Scouting & the Eagle Scout rank, my podcast Owner Occupied, EOS/Traction, acquiring books of business, and more.

• I was a guest on The Fort podcast episode 182 with Chris Powers. We do a deep dive into the operations of a residential PM business. I discuss his thoughts on Airbnb entering the PM space, what technology the PM industry needs, and how I bought & valued 2 PM companies.

• I was a guest on the Notorious POD podcast episode 25 with Rob Hahn. We discuss problems with realtor compensation. This is a wide-ranging conversation about Peter, property management, reatlors, NAR, Zillow, etc.

• I was a guest on the Triple Win podcast, where I discuss employee staffing shortages and reducing turnover, fee maxing, how property management is evolving, and why SFR property managers need to keep a close eye on Airbnb and Zillow.

• I was a guest on the Acquisitions Anonymous podcast episode 38, where I discuss companies for sale, a $430k Condo Property Manager in Florida and a $692k Property Manager in Nevada. You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

• I was a guest on the Owned and Operated podcast episode 15, where I get into the details of starting a property management business from 0, growing it to 15 employees, and the pros and cons of growth through acquisitions.

• I was a guest on the Let’s Buy a Business podcast, where I discuss finding a partner, bridging the gap from quitting your day job to pursuing your entrepreneurial dream, and how to acquire competitors.

• I was a guest on the Multifamily Wealth podcast episode 46, where I discuss property management.

• I was a guest on the Micro10 podcast episode 7, where I share our results after hiring a head of sales for RL Property Management.

• I was a guest on the Property Management Mastermind podcast episode 116, where I discuss security deposit alternatives in-depth.

• I was a guest on the Naked Leadership podcast, where I share my leadership journey.

• I was a guest on the How I Manage podcast episode 3, where I discuss why you shouldn’t sell a rental property.

• I was a guest on Methodical Millions podcast episode 49. We discuss how I met my business partner, how I financed & structured my first syndicated deal, the pros and cons of a waterfall structure for syndication, the principal-agent problem, what I do on a daily basis (working on vs in the business), addressing ego and fear as blockers to delegation, what to do when payroll is your largest expenses and taking drastic action to protect your team's time.

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