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The Hidden Cost of Being a Capable Woman in Business core teammates hiring property management leadership scaling a property management company team design women in business May 14, 2025

Why Traditional Hustle Culture Doesn’t Work for Women, and What to Do Instead


When I was growing my property management company alone, I remember looking around the industry and thinking, “Is this what success is supposed to look like?”

Most of the men in the space led with bravado.
Everything

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A Month Later, the Conference Buzz Fades. What Happens Next Defines Your Growth. narpm broker/owner 2025 property management business strategy property management growth property management leadership scaling a property management company May 09, 2025

It’s been a little over a month since NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) Broker/Owner — arguably the biggest conference of the year for PM business owners and decision makers.

I don’t know about you, but I left re-energized. I love the conversations, the mindset shifts, a...

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What Is a CORE Teammate? core teammates hiring maintenance team building May 07, 2025

(And Why Hiring a VA Isn’t the Solution You Think It Is)

You didn’t start your property management business to manage tasks all day.
You started it to lead. To scale. To create something that gives you more freedom—not less.

But somewhere along the way, the advice you got was:
“Just hire a VA.”

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Washington Just Passed Rent Control — and It’s a Disaster Waiting to Happen state regulations May 01, 2025

After more than 20 years in property management — and as someone who owns rental properties right here in Washington — I’m stunned.

This week, Washington passed statewide rent control.

And while it’s being sold as “pro-tenant” and “affordable housing reform,” the truth is... It’s going to backfire...

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