Learn how to scale a 500 unit Real Estate Portfolio with right systems and hiring.

From property management software to hiring decisions, Shane Unruh shares hard-earned lessons on when to adopt technology, how to balance costs as your portfolio grows, and why documenting everything is essential.

You’ll hear about:

- Choosing the right property management software (Building Stack vs. ResMan)

- The hidden costs of scaling (and how to prepare for them)

- When to hire (and when to wait)

- Using call centers, virtual assistants, and AI to save time & money

If you want the freedom to step out of the day-to-day and focus on deals, investors, and strategy, this episode is for you.

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Softwares Mentioned in this episode:

Building Stack:

Resman

Happyco

Zipinspector

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XSManagement: https://xsassetmanagement.com/

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In this episode of Scaling Up, Shane Unruh dives into what it takes to transform your real estate investments from a side hustle into a scalable, sustainable business. Whether you're just starting with a duplex or already managing several small properties, the goal is to move beyond doing everything yourself and build a real estate company that doesn't depend on your daily input.

Shane breaks down the concept of hourly ROI, the reality of passive income, and why scale matters if you truly want freedom, time, and wealth. He shares real stories from his early days—including the lessons learned from managing an 8-unit building—and lays the groundwork for upcoming episodes focused on systems and processes.

Listen to the Podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19IzmDW...

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Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shane_unruh?l...

XSManagement: https://xsassetmanagement.com/

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In this episode of Scaling Up, Shane Unruh dives into the often overlooked realities of holding real estate long-term. While most investing advice focuses on how to buy property, Shane lays out why the real challenge begins after closing the deal.

From unexpected capital expenses to city policy changes and tenants tying garbage bags wrong (yes, really), Shane shares real-world examples and lessons learned from managing hundreds of units. He also touches on:

• The hidden costs that can destroy your cash flow

• Why having a budget isn't enough — and why you should double it

• How larger companies approach capital expenditures (and what you can learn from them)

If you’re a new or aspiring property investor, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to plan for the long game — and why cash reserves are king in real estate.

📌 Subscribe for more insights on scaling your real estate portfolio!

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for the follow-up episode where Shane recaps how it actually went when he took over 3 buildings in a week!

Listen to the Podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19IzmDW...

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shane_unruh?l...

XSManagement: https://xsassetmanagement.com/

#RealEstateInvesting #PropertyManagement #Multifamily #ScalingUpPodcast #ShaneUnruh #InvestingTips #CashFlow #PassiveIncome #RealEstateCanada #LongTermWealth