Unfiltered: A PropertyManagement.com Podcast delivers candid conversations and data-driven insights for property managers, investors, and vendors. Hosted by Matt Speer, founder of PropertyManagement.com, and Dylan Scroggins, an industry leader at the Kalmar Group, the show cuts through the noise with unfiltered stories and strategies that shape the future of property management.
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Why Operations Will Define the Future of Property Management | Matt Nicklin
In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins talks with Matt Nicklin, Founder and Managing Broker at One Source Real Estate, about growing a property management company to around 200 doors through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, and strong operations.
Matt shares how he went from a background in technology to property management, why acquiring smaller operators can be an effective growth strategy, and what he looks for when taking over another company's book of business. He also discusses the importance of building the right team, putting people in the right seats, and knowing when an operator needs to stop doing everything themselves.
They also discuss the changing property management market, the decline of traditional "intentional investors," the rise of accidental landlords, and why operators need to adapt their ideal customer profile as market conditions change.
Links
Matt on LinkedIn - / Matt Nicklin | LinkedIn
Dylan on LinkedIn - / Dylan Scroggins | LinkedIn
PropertyManagement.com - https://propertymanagement.com/
The Kalmar Group - https://thekalmargroup.com/pm
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Chapters
00:01 — Introducing Matt Nicklin and One Source Real Estate
01:41 — Growing a 200-door property management business
03:25 — Building the right team and hiring for fit
05:37 — Acquisitions as a growth strategy
08:43 — From tech to property management
09:23 — AI tools improving leasing and operations
12:43 — The path from 200 to 300 doors
13:53 — Shifting from investors to accidental landlords
17:42 — What excites—and concerns—Matt about the industry
24:18 — How property management changes you as a leader
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always perform your own due diligence before making any financial or business decisions.
30 Sept 2026
Long-Term & Short-Term Property Management: Two Completely Different Businesses | Declan McGonigal
In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins talks with Declan McGonigal, CEO of myBeach Vacation Rentals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, about building a property management business across both the long-term and short-term rental markets.
Declan shares how he got into property management, grew his vacation rental portfolio from just a handful of properties to more than 80, and later acquired a long-term management company that now manages around 285 properties. He explains why the two sides of the business operate with completely different teams, technology, and day-to-day demands.
They also dive into the realities of running a highly seasonal short-term rental market, the challenges of relying on platforms like Airbnb, and why property managers need to turn platform guests into direct customers. Declan breaks down when short-term rentals can be a strong revenue opportunity, when the investment may not be worth it, and what owners need to consider before converting a property.
The conversation also explores AI, including where Declan is already seeing meaningful results, why short-term rentals are harder to automate, and why chasing every new AI tool can become a distraction from the biggest bottleneck in your business.
Links
Declan on LinkedIn - / Declan McGonigal | LinkedIn
Dylan on LinkedIn - / Dylan Scroggins | LinkedIn
Matt on LinkedIn - / Matt Speer | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspeer/)
PropertyManagement.com - https://propertymanagement.com/
The Kalmar Group - https://thekalmargroup.com/pm
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Chapters
01:50–03:58 — From Engineering to 80+ Vacation Rentals
05:34–06:35 — The Airbnb Dependency Problem
07:16–09:14 — Why Airbnb and Zillow Want to Own the Customer
09:43–12:14 — Short-Term vs. Long-Term: Two Different Ball Games
12:33–13:16 — Why Property Managers Love College Guests
19:09–20:59 — When a $1.5M Property Isn't Worth Going Short-Term
22:42–24:23 — Why AI Is Easier to Implement in Long-Term Rentals
25:00–26:09 — AI Can Be a Great Distraction
26:57–30:36 — How Property Management Changed Declan
32:18–32:36 — The Future of Property Management: "Disrupted"
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always perform your own due diligence before making any financial or business decisions.
23 Sept 2026
Why Property Management Is Really About People | Katie Linkous
In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins talks with Katie Linkous, President of Freedom Investment Group, about building a multi-company real estate business while keeping people at the center of property management. Katie shares her journey from working as an ICU nurse to becoming a real estate investor and leader of five companies.
They dive into how Freedom Investment Group has built a business around property management, construction, brokerage, and nonprofit housing initiatives, including their work providing housing for people facing barriers to traditional housing. Katie also shares how her team approaches accountability, company culture, and creating a better experience for owners, tenants, and employees.
The conversation also explores AI and technology, including how Freedom Investment Group uses tools like Claude and Rent Engine to increase capacity and give their team more time to focus on the "people things." Katie discusses the changing property management landscape, the importance of proving the value of professional management, and why she sees the future of the industry as an opportunity.
Links
Katie on LinkedIn - / Katie Linkous | LinkedIn
Dylan on LinkedIn - / Dylan Scroggins | LinkedIn
PropertyManagement.com - https://propertymanagement.com/
The Kalmar Group - https://thekalmargroup.com/pm
Subscribe to PropertyManagement.com's weekly Newsletter: https://propertymanagement-com.kit.com/subscribe-to-newsletter
Chapters
0:00 — Why property management can change people's lives
2:16 — Family, parenting, and working together
5:05 — Building a business across property management, construction, and housing
9:01 — The nonprofit's housing mission and flexible management approach
12:37 — From intensive-care nursing to real estate entrepreneurship
17:09 — Putting people at the center of property management
21:36 — Creating a workplace culture built on accountability and care
25:59 — Using AI and technology to free teams up for human work
31:02 — Where the property-management industry is headed
34:21 — How the work has deepened Katie's empathy
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always perform your own due diligence before making any financial or business decisions.
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