Ep 159 David Diaz: How Technology is Changing the Property Management Game

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Managing Your Real Estate Asset

Regardless of your preferred property class, the way in which it is managed can make or break an investment. Competent property management can mean the difference between a successful investment and a financial albatross. Many first-time investors make the mistake of discounting the need for adept property management and find themselves in hot water.

From maintenance to tenant issues, there is a lot that goes into managing a real estate asset. If you plan on self-managing your property, you need to understand these aspects. Even if you hire a property manager, you need to understand fees and cost breakdowns.

Fortunately, the tech boom has enabled investors to more fully understand the administrative and operational functions of owning and managing a real estate asset. Now, you can connect with professionals that have the experience and know-how to guide you and empower you in understanding the property management process.

Property Management Meets Accessibility

For many investors, self-managing a property has meant a lot of trial-and-error; getting into what looks like a sweet deal only to find out it’s a lemon or worse… a total disaster.

But now, emerging technologies in the property management industry are allowing investors more access to the tools and resources needed for understanding the nuances of the field. Now you can get consolidated access to professional services and data so you don’t have to piece together you don’t have to learn how to manage a property the hard way.

About our Guest

property managementDavid Diaz is the Co-Founder and Head of Operations for Great Jones, a tech-based property management platform. Having bought, renovated, leased and managed over 10,000 homes for REITs, individual investors and his own portfolio, David is a foremost expert in single family property management.

 

Ep. 158 Leslie Plettner & Jack Boyajian: What Landlords Need to Know About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Industry

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Legalized cannabis is here to stay.

Despite the federal government’s unchanged stance, there has been a recent wave of states pushing for some form of legalized cannabis whether it be medicinal or recreational. With Amendment 2, Florida joined the ranks of other states that have adopted some form of a legitimate cannabis industry.

However since Florida voters passed medical marijuana into effect, there has been some uncertainty as the move faced moral and legal push-back from some business owners and municipalities. Real estate investors and landlords have been faced with some of the more difficult questions regarding the legitimacy of the medical marijuana industry.

Like any burgeoning industry, the market will face some growing pains. But turning away from medical marijuana in its earliest stages may be short-sighted. Medical marijuana and retail cannabis tenants already have demonstrable value; the investment potential is there. Education and understanding can go a long way in bringing you to the forefront of this emerging marketplace.

Leasing to Medical Marijuana Tenants

  • Zoning
  • “Sin Clauses”
  • Tenant Licensing

About Our Guests

legal cannbis Leslie Plettner is the Managing Director of BaseCanna. A lifetime entrepreneur, Leslie’s real estate journey started with designing and transforming under-performing schools before transitioning into a more robust role in real estate development. In 2015, Leslie set her entrepreneurial sights on California’s emerging cannabis market.

 

medical marijuanaJack Boyajian is the CEO of BaseCanna. Having handled over $3 billion in the development, management and conversion convert residential and commercial real estate, Jack focused his interests on the value of the legal cannabis industry after witnessing the demonstrated positive effects of medical marijuana.

BaseCanna offers comprehensive, turnkey real estate solutions as well as operational guidance for tenants involved in medical marijuana or retail cannabis. BaseCanna can help match landlords with licensed, qualified tenants.

If you have more questions about leasing to a cannabis tenant or just questions about Florida’s medical marijuana industry, visit their website.