EP 176: Manage Rental Properties As A First Time Landlord Without The Stress with Sara Capra

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Written By Amelia McGee

In this week's podcast episode, we sit down with Sara Capra, product manager at TurboTenant and a dedicated real estate investor. Sara shares her journey into real estate with the purchase of her first property during the pandemic. Since then, she’s embraced both the challenges and triumphs of being a landlord, learning valuable lessons along the way.

Sara highlights how refinancing her property to secure a lower interest rate played a key role in boosting profitability. She emphasizes the importance of a thorough tenant screening process, as well as the efficiency gains that come with using property management software like TurboTenant. Sara explains how the right tech stack can transform property management from automating rent payments to staying compliant with evolving regulations.

The episode also explores best practices for evaluating property performance, using checklists for routine management tasks, and the strategic decision to sell underperforming properties. For both new and seasoned investors, Sara’s insights underscore the power of automation and early planning in building a scalable, stress-free rental business.

Tune in to hear how tech and strategy intersect in real estate investing, and why TurboTenant might just be your next secret weapon.

 

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