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IREM: From the Front Lines

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Episodes

Certifying your properties as IREM CSPs

In this episode, Chris Corsten, Sustainability Manager with EBI Consulting, talks to us about certifying your properties as IREM CSPs. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Jul 15, 202510 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Aveni Center Research on Factors that Influence Job Satisfaction

In this episode, Dr. Rita Khan, CPM®, ARM®, and ACoM®, joins us to talk about the findings of her research project, “Effective Strategies to Improve Job Satisfaction and Reduce Property Manager Turnover”. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Jun 17, 20258 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Serving as an Expert Witness

In this episode, David Meit, CPM® and ARM®, Principal of Oculus Realty, talks to us about serving as an expert witness in property management. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Apr 15, 202515 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Fair Housing

In this special bonus episode of From the Front Lines, IREM’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, Ted Thurn, talks to Toni Harris, CPM® and ARM®, about advancements made in fair housing, its challenges, and what members can do to support fair housing. Toni Harris serves on the IREM Board of Directors and is the Founder and CEO of K.A.T. Professional Development Services and SVP of Business Development with Riparian Capital Partners. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate manageme...

Apr 08, 202512 min

Top Pet/ESA Approval Issues

In this episode, we talk to Logan Miller from Our Pet Policy about the top pet and Emotional Support Animal, or ESA, approval issues that real estate managers face. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Apr 01, 202516 minSeason 6Ep. 6

IREM Certified Sustainable Property (CSP) v.2025

In this episode, we talk to Todd Feist, IREM Director of Sustainability Programs about the updated version of IREM Certified Sustainable Property certification, IREM CSP v.2025. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Mar 18, 202514 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Building Resiliency in a Chaotic World with Dr. Drew Pinsky

In this special bonus episode of From the Front Lines, IREM President Dawn Carpenter, CPM®, talks to nationally recognized physician and media personality, Dr. Drew Pinsky, who will be speaking at PropertyCon 2025 in April. His keynote is titled: “Building Resiliency in a Chaotic World”. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Mar 11, 202514 min

Mixed-use Properties

In this episode, Lindsay Bonilla, CPM® and CCRM® , senior regional property manager at Greystar talks to us about the rapidly growing market of mixed-use properties. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Mar 04, 20258 minSeason 6Ep. 4

A Look at the IREM Foundation’s 2024 Impact Icon Challenge

In this special bonus episode of From the Front Lines, IREM Foundation’s Senior Development Manager, Dana Gudel, talks to the top three IREM Foundation’s 2024 Impact Icon Challenge competitors, Jim Helsel, CPM®, Lillie Norton, CPM®, ACoM®, and Rita Khan, CPM®, ACoM®. Congratulations to Jim Helsel, who earned the title of 2024 Impact Icon! The IREM Foundation Impact Icon Challenge provides an opportunity for the IREM community to raise money for those looking to earn their certification. Find kno...

Feb 25, 202520 min

How Teams Benefit from AI

In this episode, Stacy Holden from IREM Industry Partner AppFolio talks about the impact of AI on teams. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Feb 18, 202520 minSeason 6Ep. 3

NOI-Positive Proptech

Ashkán Zandieh from CRETI, the Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation, joins us in this episode to talk about selecting and implementing NOI-positive proptech solutions. To learn more about CRETI, visit creti.org . Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Feb 04, 202513 minSeason 6Ep. 2

How Evaluating Spend Data Can Boost NOI in Commercial Real Estate

In this episode, we talk to Maura Wilson from IREM Industry Partner OMNIA Partners about the importance of spend visibility and how spend data can benefit companies in commercial real estate. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Jan 21, 202515 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Get EV Charging Help with the EMPOWER Project

In this episode, we talk to Michael Graham, head of the EMPOWER Project, a U.S. Department of Energy-funded program that helps property owners and managers with their EV charging projects. To learn more about the EMPOWER project, visit workplacecharging.com . Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Dec 17, 20249 minSeason 5Ep. 23

Aveni Center Research on Koru Basic Mindfulness Curriculum

In this episode of From the Front Lines, Dr. Erin Hopkins discusses her research on how Koru Basic Mindfulness curriculum can support property managers. The research was a project funded by an IREM Foundation grant from the J.T. Aveni Center for Research. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Dec 03, 202423 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Starting a Real Estate Management Company

In this episode, IREM Manager of Member Engagement, Brett Voeltz, CPM®, talks to 2024 IREM Excellence REME Award winner, Joseph Rubay, CPM®, ARM®, and his partner, Winnie Tran, CPM®, about their experience starting their own real estate management company. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Nov 19, 202441 minSeason 5Ep. 21

The Impact of the Election on Real Estate Management

In this episode, Ted Thurn and Hillary Vrba from the IREM Advocacy team recap the election and its impacts on the real estate management industry. To learn more about how you can advocate for issues important to real estate management, and to sign up for Advocacy Impact Day, go to irem.org/advocacy . Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Nov 12, 202411 min

Aveni Center Research on Renters' Property Management Perceptions

In this episode of From the Front Lines, IREM Foundation Program Director Maureen Powers talks to Dr. Dustin Read about his research on Renters’ Perceptions of Residential Property Management. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Nov 05, 202413 minSeason 5Ep. 20

Real Estate Payment Trends

In this episode, Brian Thayer from IREM Industry Partner AvidXchange talks about real estate management payment trends. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Oct 01, 202417 minSeason 5Ep. 19

Jackson Control Sustainability Awards

In this episode of From the Front Lines, IREM Program Director Maureen Powers talks to Greg Ericksen from Jackson Control about the 2024 Jackson Control Sustainability Awards. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Sep 17, 202423 minSeason 5Ep. 18

Participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program

In this special bonus episode, we welcome Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard J. Monocchio from the Office of Public and Indian Housing in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to discuss the Housing Choice Voucher Program and property manager participation. For more information on participating in the HCV Program and to access property management resources, visit hud.gov . Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org ....

Sep 10, 202415 min

Reducing Telecom Expenses

In this episode, Adam Baker from Schooley Mitchell joins us to talk about containing telecom expenses, including ways to reduce current costs and how to avoid future costs. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Sep 03, 202415 minSeason 5Ep. 17

Case Study: Ultra-fast EV charging

In this episode, we talk to George Barriere with FirstService Residential, AMO® and Michael Spurr with ADS-TEC Energy about the ultra-fast EV chargers at the Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences, a 470-unit condominium complex in North Miami Beach, Florida. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Aug 20, 202418 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Multifamily HVAC optimization

In this episode, we talk to James Hannah with Parity about remote HVAC optimization in multifamily, condo, and co-op communities. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Aug 06, 202417 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Retrofits in Occupied Buildings

Trevor Smith with Ecosystem joins us in this episode to talk about managing large retrofits in occupied buildings. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Jul 23, 202412 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Proptech Update

In this episode, we talk about the latest in proptech with Maria Aiello, veteran real estate tech leader and proptech enthusiast, and Kimberly Vasseur, ARM®, with FCA Bonaventure. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Jul 09, 202425 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Blueprint Event

In this episode, we talk to Vik Venkatraman with Blueprint Events about Blueprint 2024 in Las Vegas, including who’s speaking and what to expect from this real estate and technology event. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Jun 18, 20248 minSeason 5Ep. 12

HGTV Star and IREM Global Summit Speaker Mina Starsiak Hawk

In this episode we talk with Mina Starziak Hawk, who's speaking at the 2024 IREM Global Summit in Indianapolis in October. Mina's a home renovation expert, real estate agent, co-founder and owner of Two Chicks and a Hammer and star of HGTV hit series, Good Bones. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

Jun 04, 20247 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Practical Uses of AI in Property Management

In this episode, Stacy Holden with IREM Industry Partner AppFolio discusses practical uses of AI in property management. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

May 21, 202410 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Insurance Costs

In this episode, we talked to Mary Donovan with ndp | analytics about trends and property insurance costs, including where rates are rising and what's being done to contain them. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org .

May 07, 202411 minSeason 5Ep. 9
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