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Real Talk For Property InvestorsAuthor: Samantha Eason
Real Talk for Property Investors by EXCLUSIVELY MANAGED; the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the real world of managing investment properties in Brisbane.Im Samantha Eason; Principal and Licensee of Exclusively Managed, Property Management agency located in Brisbane. Each episode, I share the untold stories, hard lessons, and everyday realities that come with property management, from difficult tenants and dodgy maintenance to untrained managers and costly mistakes that couldve been avoided.This isnt a sugar coated industry podcast. Its honest, practical, and straight to the point, with a few laughs along the way. Whether youre a property investor, landlord, or simply curious about what really goes on behind the scenes, Talking Property Management gives you the insight you didnt know you needed.Ill be sharing real life experiences, expert advice, and proven strategies to help you avoid pitfalls, protect your assets, and get the most out of your investment.And who knows I might just be talking about your property manager in the next episode. Language: en-au Genres: Business, Investing, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When Big Brands Fail Landlords: Real Risks Of Franchise Property Management
Episode 17
Tuesday, 28 October, 2025
Big logos can look safe, but your investment relies on quiet details that either get done right or cost you thousands. We pull back the curtain on franchise property management and show how task-based systems, rotating files and vague “internal reviews” can turn simple admin errors into lost rent, rejected insurance claims and broken tenant relationships. The story starts with a single breach notice issued incorrectly, then unravels into weeks of arrears and money the owner never sees.Across the conversation, we map the weak points most landlords never get told about: fragmented teams where one person handles leasing, another handles routines, someone else emails owners, and a different voice talks to tenants. That fragmentation hides accountability. We share recent takeovers where exit reports said “clean” while kitchens and carpets told a different story, and where missing items slipped through because no one cross-checked entry and exit reports properly. When insurers later ask for precise dates, amounts and notices, the paperwork collapses under scrutiny.We contrast that with a boutique, relationship-first model: one manager who knows your tenant by name, can recite the rent without opening the system, and keeps inspection, arrears and maintenance in the same tight loop. When legislation shifts, processes are rebuilt, not glossed over. When a mistake happens, it’s owned and fixed. You hear the practical questions to sanity-check your current provider: who issued the last breach, who did the last routine, what maintenance is outstanding. If those answers require four names, you know the risk you’re carrying.If you’re ready to trade volume for stewardship and safeguard your returns with proper notices, clean reports and clear communication, press play and see what accountable property management feels like. Subscribe for more honest takes, share this with a landlord who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show.Send us a text If you have any questions or scenarios you would like us to discuss on an upcoming episode, please email samantha.eason@exclusivelymanaged.com.au or visit https://www.exclusivelymanaged.com.au/Donate to the sleepbus foundation here. https://www.sleepbus.org/services/sleepbusfund
