01/06/2026 — Scaling Smarter Property Management with AI & Creative Leasing

On this Property Management Call, members shared real-world strategies for scaling portfolios while reducing management headaches. Ray broke down how Hemlane replaced traditional PMs, saved six figures annually, and enabled out-of-state growth. The group also workshopped creative solutions for a high-vacancy Phoenix property facing external neighborhood challenges.

• AI-powered property management replacing traditional PMs

• $200k/year savings by eliminating PM markups

• Creative tenant sourcing to solve a 50% vacancy problem

• Hemlane Automation: Handles maintenance dispatch, tenant screening, rent collection, and reporting for ~$40–$86/unit/month.

• Tenant Placement: $500 flat fee for advertising, showings, and A–F graded screening.

• Portfolio Growth: Ray scaled from 25 to 45 units while staying passive and investing out of state.

• Vacancy Strategy: Targeting Veterans, Section 8, shelters, churches, and local agencies to stabilize occupancy.