Hold It with PM Jen

You have never heard an interview like this before. My guest is someone who has been in the trenches with me for almost six years: Lindsay Aballa, my executive assistant based in the Philippines. We talk about what it's really like to work as a global remote team member, what their concerns and challenges are, and the advice she wishes every American employer understood before hiring one. If you've ever wondered how to build a team that multiplies your capacity, this one is required listening. Get $500 off your hiring service with BetterWho when you use promo code PMJEN. Make your first transfer without fees when you try Wise to pay your remote employees around the world. https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/jennifersuer1 I have the only real estate investor and property manager gift guides I know of.  You should check them out, all my favorite items and some deals! https://hiwpmjshowcase.my.canva.site/showcase  

This one is for every investor who keeps saying they're "too busy." You're not too busy. You just need help. 33% of my team is remote workers from the Philipines and my guest, Jessy Leupold is accountable for hiring training and managing that team along with our US based team. She breaks down exactly how to hire, onboard, train, and hold a global assistant accountable. And trust me, it is not as hard as you think. Once you learn this skill, the leverage it gives you is unreal. Get $500 off your hiring service with BetterWho when you use promo code PMJEN. Make your first transfer without fees when you try Wise to pay your remote employees around the world. https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/jennifersuer1 I have the only real estate investor and property manager gift guides I know of.  You should check them out, all my favorite items and some deals! https://hiwpmjshowcase.my.canva.site/showcase

Season three is  here, and we're calling it the how-to season. How to grow. How to scale. How do people ever get past 30 doors? The first hire every real estate investor should make is a remote assistant, ideally global. Yes, I said it. And yes, I stand by it. In today's episode, I sit down with Jay Berube from BetterWho to break down exactly how to do it. Why it works, how to find the right person, and how this one move can change the entire trajectory of your investment business. Get $500 off your hiring service with BetterWho when you use promo code PMJEN. Make your first transfer without fees when you try Wise to pay your remote employees around the world. https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/jennifersuer1 I have the only real estate investor and property manager gift guides I know of.  You should check them out, all my favorite items and some deals! https://hiwpmjshowcase.my.canva.site/showcase

In this episode, I reconnect with an old classmate… who turned out to be my kind of investor. Rebecca Styer and I graduated together in 1999—but we hadn't crossed paths in 25 years until I spotted her at a real estate meetup. Now? She owns 30 doors, self-manages the whole thing, raises her kids, and just left her W2 job to go all in. This is not a story about overnight success. It's a story about holding on through real life. 🎧 Listen to this final episode of Hold It with PM Jen Season 2 now! Get the Playbook while it's still free at www.holditwithpmjen.com  Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com 

I called it the No Bullshit Playbook because someone had to. Real estate investing is full of hype, half-truths, and commissions-first, facts-later nonsense. Not here. This episode of Hold It With PM Jen breaks down my 2025 No Bullshit Playbook for buying and holding rentals in North Central PA—where to buy, what to watch, what's changing, and why lazy MLS listings are killing your deals. Get the Playbook while it's still free at www.holditwithpmjen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com 

In this episode of Hold It with PM Jen, I talk with Stacey Salyer—a badass who scaled a PM company from her living room as a single mom, sold it, and now consults PM entrepreneurs across the country. We talk business puberty (yes, really), ditching the shame, owning your feminine in this masculine-coded industry, and why more women need to get in the real estate ownership seat. If you're a female investor or business owner feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just underrepresented, you're going to feel seen in this one. Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com  

You ever wonder where PM Jen came from? Meet my dad, George. He's the original DIY investor. In this special episode of Hold It with PM Jen, I sit down with the man who bought a duplex in 1980 without knowing a damn thing about landlording. 45 years later, he's still holding real estate, still keeping his costs low, and now he's spending the summer volunteering in my business—picking up parts, trapping possums, and watching what the business his daughter built actually does. 📻 Listen wherever you get your podcasts Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com

If you've never stopped to think, "What happens to your rentals if you die? Or get hit by a bus? Or fall off a roof during a walkthrough?"—this episode is your wake-up call. I manage hundreds of units, and I've seen what happens when a real estate investor dies without a plan. Spoiler: it ain't pretty and it costs your heirs a fortune. On this episode of Hold It With PM Jen, I sit down with Certified Elder Law Attorney Liz White to talk death, control, trusts, taxes, trustees, and why your will might not do what you think it will. Protect your properties. Protect your legacy. Protect your peace of mind. Listen in, and then go make your damn plan. Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com

If you're tired of getting ghosted by prospects and sitting on vacancy—this one's for you. In this episode of Hold It with PM Jen, I'm talking with Al Romero from InstaShow about the future of property showings. We're tackling the real reason your unit isn't renting and how to fix it. Tech's got your back, even if you're managing just one property. Plus, you'll hear from the leasing legend Kristin Leet on how we keep 600+ units at 98% occupancy in North Central PA. How we're screening better, marketing smarter, and keeping the non-commpliance out. Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com

Is the Airbnb dream... over? 😬 Not quite. But short-term rentals aren't the goldmine everyone makes them out to be—unless you do it right. This week on Hold It with PM Jen, I sat down with two millionaire STR queens— Christina VanDergrift and Mallory Meehan—dropping the real talk on short-term rentals. Why everyone's obsessed, why some are bailing, and what it really takes to make money doing it. If you're on the fence about going short-term, you need this one. Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com  Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com 

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "How does someone become like PM Jen?"—this is the episode for you.  In the Season 2 premiere, the mic gets turned on Jen herself as she's interviewed by her sister (and company integrator) Jessy Ruelens. It's funny, raw, and surprisingly revealing. You'll hear: The real backstory behind Jen's 22+ years in real estate, What shaped her into the fiercely opinionated, brutally honest, buy-and-hold evangelist you know today, And why this season is going all-in on the hold—and the women who are built for it. Come for the origin story. Stay for the sisterly roasting. This is Hold It With PM Jen, and it's only getting better.  Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com   Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com

🎙️Season 2 of Hold It with PM Jen is here! I'm producing it myself (Hi, tech adolescence!), sharing more of my world, and focusing hard on millennial women investors. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe, rate, and review to help this tiny podcast grow! Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com

PM Jen sits down with property historian and author Elaine Decker, owner of Developing History, to explore the fascinating world of historic properties and the fight to preserve them. Elaine shares how she uncovers the stories behind old buildings and why preserving them matters. Then, things get juicy as they dive into the wild history of PM Jen's own building on Millionaire's Row in Williamsport—a property that survived an arson fire, multiple owners, and a years-long court battle. From high drama to historic lessons, this episode proves old buildings have the best stories! Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com  Watch full video on YouTube @HoldItwithPMJen https://www.firehouse.com/home/news/10509837/two-dead-in-williamsport-pennsylvania-fire https://www.northcentralpa.com/new-life-for-blighted-historic-property/article_f6e5eb04-88a1-5770-aef0-a94a756339be.html Developing History https://developinghistory.com https://www.facebook.com/DevelopingHistory history@DevelopingHistory.com

PM Jen and Jessy sit down with Denny Hummer, Assistant Director of Bucknell University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC)—and yes, Danville's very own Muffin Man! He's breaking down the investment and economic activity happening in Danville and why it matters for real estate investors. If your buy box includes properties in Danville, Lewisburg or Bloomsburg, this one is for you! Plus, hear how PM Jen and Jessy used the SBDC's consulting services for a data analysis project that completely changed how they approve tenants. Want to know the #1 data point that predicts a tenant's financial performance? Tune in for the big reveal—and some laughs along the way! Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com  Watch full video on YouTube @HoldItwithPMJen Bucknell University SBDC https://www.bucknell.edu/azdirectory/small-business-development-center

PM Jen and Jessy are graced with eviction expert Devon Verno, partner at CourtZip and founder of ARK Property Management, who's managed portfolios of over 5,000 doors and handled 1,000+ evictions. They're spilling their best (and craziest) eviction stories—including one that literally made Jessy's jaw drop. You'll want to catch this one on YouTube! They break down the real dangers of executing evictions, why cranky landlords think it takes months and thousands to remove problem tenants, and why that is NONSENSE. If you're a landlord tired of eviction horror stories (or just curious what really goes down), this episode is a must-listen! Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com  Watch full video on YouTube @HoldItwithPMJen ARK Property Management https://www.arkmanagementpa.com/ Court Zip https://courtzip.com/

In this eye-opening episode, PM Jen sits down with the unstoppable Prof M, aka Mallory Meehan—real estate investor, attorney, appraiser, and Penn State real estate professor—who's shaping the next generation of real estate pros while running Inspire Wealth Education and Consulting. The conversation gets real as they dive into the good, bad, and ugly of buy-and-hold investing and creative financing (which Prof M swears by but PM Jen is not sold on). They break down hard truths, expert strategies, and even share why you should definitely keep your mouth shut about work when you're naked. No fluff, just real talk, laughs, and lessons every investor needs to hear. Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com  Watch full video on YouTube @HoldItwithPMJen Inspire Wealth Education and Consulting https://www.inspirewealthmgt.com 

In this powerhouse episode, PM Jen sits down with multifamily syndication pro Kishan Golla, a Danville, PA-based investor who's done 43 syndications totaling over 8,500 units—with investor returns topping 100% in just 2-4 years!  PM Jen and Kishan break down the ins and outs of syndications, explaining how they work, why they're so attractive, and—most importantly—who can get in on these massive deals. Whether you're a small investor looking to scale or just curious how the pros make serious cash, this episode pulls back the curtain on the world of big money real estate investing. Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com  Watch full video on YouTube @HoldItwithPMJen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kishanchandra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishangolla/  Kishan@vetexequity.com

Description: Jeff Wright of Foundation First Property Group joins PM Jen and Jessy Ruelens for a no-holds-barred conversation about his bold leap from the 9-5 grind to building wealth through buy-and-hold real estate investing. Jeff opens up about the challenges of transitioning from personal investing to owning a property management company—and how that shift changed his outlook on real estate. They dive deep into their favorite value-add strategies, sharing exactly how they've boosted property performance. Plus, don't miss the wild stories where they had to play detective to uncover what really happened in their properties. With strong rapport and some opposing takes on real estate philosophy, this episode is packed with humor and insights. Whose side will you be on?  Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com \ Watch full video on YouTube @HoldItwithPMJen Jeff Wright, Foundation First Property Group www.FoundationFirstPG.com  jeff@foundationfirstpg.com   

Buckle up! PM Jen is joined by the powerhouse leasing legend, Kristin Leet, who's personally closed over 1,000 leases in the last five years. They dive deep into what real estate investors must stop doing if they want higher rents from qualified tenants—no sugarcoating here. The ladies get fired up over investors who downplay the art of leasing and prospects who start with, "I'm just going to be honest with you..." (Brace yourself for the rants!). If you're serious about buy-and-hold investing, property management, and keeping your cash flow strong, this episode is a must-listen.  Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com  Watch full video on YouTube @HoldItwithPMJen

Welcome to the very first episode of Hold It with PM Jen!  Join PM Jen and her sister, Director of Operations (and master of witty comebacks) Jessy Ruelens, as they dive into the power of buy-and-hold real estate investing in North Central PA. These two go head-to-head with hilarious sibling banter while sharing the value of long-term property management strategies—and some unforgettable rental horror stories. Blaming the weed smell on animals? Confronting a rattlesnake in a crawlspace? Yeah, we're talking that kind of unforgettable. If you're into real estate investing, buy and hold strategies, and property management tips with a side of sarcasm, you're in the right place! Get all that PM Jen offers at www.HoldItwithPMJen.com Need property management help in North Central PA? www.OneFocusPM.com  Watch full video on YouTube @HoldItwithPMJen