The Entrata Pod
The Entrata Pod
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Entrata Pod, your source for expert insights into the multifamily property management industry. In each episode, we sit down with respected industry leaders, forward-thinking innovators, and Entrata experts to explore the trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of property management. From enhancing operational efficiency to elevating the resident experience, this podcast delivers the knowledge and perspectives you need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes central to property management, including trends in renting versus homeownership, operational efficiency, AI advancements, and fraud prevention. For example, episodes like The New American Dream explore the shift in rental preferences, while AI and the Future of Work discusses how technology is reshaping industry roles and responsibilities.
The Entrata Pod is the go-to podcast for multifamily real estate professionals — apartment operators, property managers, asset managers, and PropTech innovators looking to grow. Each episode features candid conversations with industry leaders on the trends, tools, and strategies driving modern property management. We cover leasing performance, operational efficiency, resident experience, real estate technology, and what’s next for the apartment industry. Whether you manage 50 units or 50,000, this is where multifamily professionals come to stay ahead.
What do renters actually want in 2026? The answer may surprise you.
In this episode of the Entrata Pod, we unpack the findings from Entrata’s latest Resident Priorities Report, based on responses from more than 2,000 U.S. renters. Entrata President Chase Harrington and Industry Principal Virginia Love break down the trends shaping today’s rental market and what property management teams need to know to attract, retain, and better serve residents.
From affordability and lease renewals to communication preferences and resident rewards, this conversation explores how shifting renter expectations are redefining the resident experience—and what multifamily operators can do to stay ahead.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What factors have the biggest influence on rental decisions in 2026
- How rent increases affect resident retention and lease renewals
- Why convenience is becoming more valuable than luxury amenities
- What residents expect from property communication and customer service
- How resident rewards and loyalty programs can strengthen engagement and retention
Whether you’re a property manager, multifamily owner, regional manager, marketing professional, or operations leader, this episode offers actionable insights to help you improve the resident experience and drive stronger leasing and renewal performance.
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