Growth is the buzzword in every property management boardroom right now–but let’s be real, it’s never felt harder to achieve. In one of our most downloaded episodes, I chat with Steven Marinucci, a rent roll finance specialist and trusted advisor in the commercial banking space. Steven pulls back the curtain on how to fund a rent roll, what banks are really looking for, and why growing without a plan can be riskier than standing still. If you want to scale your business sustainably, this conversation is your roadmap.

Listen to the full episode:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sFKGXX2YyPuXPJNXVDGOi?si=18aa7583a64d4d9f

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-property-management-podcast-with-that-property-mum/id1614099639

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatpropertymum

Connect With Steven Marinucci:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-marinucci-marra-finance/?originalSubdomain=au

https://marra.finance/

Have you ever sat across from an investor who’s just had a tenant stop paying rent, damage the property, and disappear, and felt that knot in your stomach because you know what comes next? The paperwork. The tribunal. The waiting. The emotional load. And often, no real financial recovery at the end of it.

In property management, we’re taught that court is just part of the job. That it’s the “proper process”. That insurance is optional or a last resort. But what if that belief is actually costing property managers time, energy, and investor trust?

In this episode, I chat with Brenda Hunter, National Products and Sales Manager at the Property Insurance People, and a former property manager who understands exactly what it’s like to sit on both sides of the fence. We unpack the real difference between insurance claims versus going to court, why so many landlords are underinsured without realising it, and what property managers need to know to better protect their investors and themselves.

This conversation goes beyond theory. We talk about real claims, real mistakes, and real scenarios property managers face every day. If you’ve ever felt torn between “doing the right thing” and doing what actually gets results for your owner, this episode will give you clarity.

“Insurance is a backup plan. It’s peace of mind for the landlord but it’s also peace of mind for the property manager knowing there’s coverage when something goes wrong.” - Brenda Hunter

We cover:

1. Why insurance claims are often faster, less stressful, and more effective than tribunal action for recovering money after tenant default or damage
2. The critical difference between building insurance and landlord insurance, and why many landlords with houses are unknowingly underinsured
3. What landlord insurance actually covers, including rent default, loss of rent, tenant damage and contents
4. Why rent default is one of the most common and costly claims and what property managers should check in every policy
5. Common content coverage gaps that catch landlords out, including dishwashers, floating floors, underlay, wardrobes and owner supplied appliances
6. How insurers assess tenant damage and the difference between accidental, deliberate and malicious damage
7. The biggest mistakes property managers make when lodging claims and how documentation can make or break the outcome
8. When to lodge an insurance claim and why waiting for all the information can slow everything down
9. Why strata building insurance does not replace landlord insurance and where liability risks still sit

Kylie’s Resources:

Property Management Growth School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/TPM-BDMSchool

Digital Marketing School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/digitalschool

That Property Mum Courses:

What happens when you stop playing small and truly own your worth–especially when it comes to money? In one of our most-downloaded episodes, I sit down with best-selling author and money mindset mentor Denise Duffield-Thomas to unpack the mindset shifts that help women charge premium prices, release money fear, and step into first-class lives. Together, we dive into why so many property managers undercharge despite delivering incredible value, the unconscious blocks that keep them stuck in hustle mode, and the simple, actionable shifts that can change not just your income, but the clients and life you attract.

Listen to the full episode:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sFKGXX2YyPuXPJNXVDGOi?si=18aa7583a64d4d9f

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-property-management-podcast-with-that-property-mum/id1614099639

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatpropertymum

Connect With Denise Duffield-Thomas:

www.denisedt.com

Instagram: @denisedt

Facebook: @denisedt