Season 2 Episode 3: Property Management for Military Families | Real Estate Freedom w/ Stacey Salyer

In this episode of Closing Chapters Podcast, Brittney talks with real estate expert Stacey Salyer about how to build a thriving property management business — from the ground up.

Stacey has over 20 years of experience in real estate and property management. She’s built, purchased, and sold successful companies and now helps others do the same. Together, Brittney and Stacey unpack:

👉 How to build a real estate portfolio while serving in the military
👉 How to prepare for life after service
👉 Why property management is really people management
👉 How to start and scale a business the right way
If you’re a military family, veteran, or aspiring property manager, this episode is your roadmap to long-term income and financial freedom. 🏠✨

⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Intro, meet Stacey Salyer
01:00 Stacey’s background and career start
03:00 Lessons from the 2008 real estate crash
05:00 Helping military families protect equity
07:00 Property management truths, pros, and cons
10:00 Why you shouldn’t self-manage rentals
15:00 Skills for successful property managers
20:00 Building your military-minded team
22:00 Creating your real estate portfolio
25:00 Short-term vs. long-term rentals
29:00 Planning your post-military transition
37:00 Systems and software for property management
44:00 Scaling your business successfully
45:00 Join Stacey’s community and learn more

💡 Key Takeaways
Property management is people management — communication and empathy are key 🤝
Use property management as a bridge to post-military stability and income
Don’t self-manage unless you have systems and time in place
Start planning your transition 3–4 years before leaving the military 📆
Automate tasks with AppFolio, Buildium, and Tenant Turner
Join NARPM for education and networking
Your real estate license = more opportunities for income and referrals
Systems first, scale later 🚀

📚 Resources Mentioned
NARPM: https://www.narpm.org
AppFolio / Buildium / Rentvine: property management software (https://www.appfolio.com)
Tenant Turner / Property Meld / VendorRU: automation tools (https://tenantturner.com)
Stacey Salyer’s Community: property management consulting and training (https://www.staceysalyer.com)

👩‍💼 About the Guest
Stacey Salyer is a seasoned real estate professional from Washington with two decades of experience in property management and investing. She’s built and sold companies and now mentors others through her consulting and coaching programs for property management professionals.

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