Ball State University - Family & Consumer Science
Property Management Educator | Real Estate Investor
Real Estate
Sarah
Rentschler, IROP, CAM, NALP
Brownsburg, Indiana
15+ years as an operator and educator in the property management industry. Certifications and experience at the local, regional, and national levels.
Adjunct Faculty, Residential Property Management Program
Instructor - "Maintenance for Managers" and "Marketing & Leasing Residential Properties"
Partner & Manager
Own & manage single-family rental homes in the Indianapolis area.
Property Manager
•Maintained average physical occupancy of 90% through the release of new units during the slow leasing season
•Served as Interim Property Manager of a 653-unit property in Indianapolis, IN until permanent manager was hired, while still fulfilling duties as Property Manager of Enclave Apartments in Midlothian, VA
•Responsible for payroll, variance reports, curb appeal, budget development, marketing plan, final account settlements, invoices, renewals, and ongoing staff training
•Developed two leasing consultants who consistently earned “superior” ratings on mystery shops, both of whom achieved regional recognition as Leasing Consultant of the Year
•Analyzed the neighborhood and metropolitan markets on a monthly basis and adjusted sales strategies accordingly
Management Training Specialist / Internship Coordinator / Regional Assistant
•Developed instructor & student materials for management training program & internship program
•Instructed management training courses, CAM courses (in-house), and management symposiums
•Managed recruitment and selection process for management training program and internship program
•Coached management trainees & interns through successful completion of the program
•Conducted on-site training, needs assessments, and troubleshooting
•Assisted the division’s three regional property managers
•Analyzed incident reports from all properties
•Responded to resident concerns which have been escalated to the corporate level
Leasing Consultant / Manager-In-Training
•Achieved 87% pre-leased and 60% physical occupancy within four months of initial opening at a lease-up property
•Executed corporate outreach initiatives on behalf of three Richmond apartment communities
•Planned resident functions; designed and distributed monthly resident newsletter
•Cross-trained in maintenance duties at two apartment communities
Corporate Trainer
Lead the Management Training and CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) programs.
Master's Degree
Executive Development
Dual MA Program
Master's Degree
Adult, Community, & Higher Education
Dual MA Program
Bachelor's Degree
Residential Property Management
Earned minors in Classical Languages, Classical Cultures, History, & Foundations of Management; Honors College graduate; studied in London & Rome
Adjunct Faculty, Residential Property Management Program
Instructor - "Maintenance for Managers" and "Marketing & Leasing Residential Properties"
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