Episode #258: Part One of Our Series on Property Management Companies With Lani B. Porter

Sep 5, 2022

Today’s episode is the first in a two-part series on property management companies. In part one we’ll be focusing on large properties that contain over 100 units. Joining us today to help unpack this expansive topic is Lani B. Porter, Executive Vice President and managing director at CALCAP Properties, a sizable property management company that runs its operations throughout the southwest. Not only does Lani have an impressive background in operations, she also has extensive experience on the executive level, having worked in senior management positions for companies like American Residential Properties and EmotiveVR. In our conversation, we discuss Lani’s role at CALCAP, how they run their operations, and what their clients typically look like. She offers an in-depth breakdown of how CALCAP helps its clients by prioritizing owner relationships and expands on how the needs of owners have shifted over the past year. Lani also shares why she loves breaking down a process to its interstitial components and reflects on what advice she would give to other women who aspire to excel in their field. Lani truly has a wealth of knowledge and we loved having her on the show. Tune in today for part one of our series on property management companies!

Key Points From This Episode:

  • Get to know today’s guest Lani B. Porter and her career journey.
  • How Lani helped define an entirely new asset class in real estate.
  • An overview of CALCAP Properties and how they run their operations.
  • Owning properties that have 100 units or more and what clients tend to look for.
  • Why CALCAP prioritizes its relationships with owners.
  • A breakdown of the locations that CALCAP operates in and why.
  • Learn about the types of owners that CALCAP typically works with.
  • The needs of owners and how they have shifted over the past year.
  • Why owners are choosing to focus on efficiencies and staying within their budget.
  • An in-depth summary of what you can expect if you partner with Lani and CALCAP.
  • Lani’s incredible operations background and how she would apply it to a different industry.
  • Lani’s advice to other women who want to excel in their field.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

CALCAP Properties

Lani B. Porter on LinkedIn

Lani B. Porter Email

Vertical Street Ventures

Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate Facebook Group

Peter Pomeroy on LinkedIn

Peter Pomeroy Email

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