S2E11 - Jace Myers & Brennan Harvey: What Property Managers Really Do: Two Interns Tell All
Fri Sep 12 2025
Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! In this episode, we’re joined by Jace Myers & Brennan Harvey, two Texas A&M interns who spent the summer inside our property management operation.
They share insights on their expectations versus reality in property management, the value of hands-on experience in a small business, and the importance of effective communication with clients. The conversation also touches on the challenges and rewards of working in property management, the learning curve involved, and the interns' future aspirations in the business world.
If you’re a landlord, aspiring PM, or student eyeing a high-learning-curve internship, this episode is packed with playbooks, checklists, and pro tips you can use immediately.
About McCaw Property:
Full Service Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management Company
We are helping clients find their home daily.
Our investment professionals are motivated to provide income and capital appreciation to meet our clients' financial objectives. Investing in North Texas residential property provides the safest way to generate a stable and superior investment for many years. Our strategy is to identify and acquire residential income properties that, with the proper management plan, will provide reliable cash flow and capital appreciation.
We thoroughly analyze each prospective property to fully understand the combined impact of location, timing, and demographics. Careful analysis plus insight gained through wide experience enables McCaw Properties to correctly forecast a property's future performance and determine its value. Only strong properties with true investment value are considered, ensuring solid returns for our investors.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:39] Introduction
[01:40 - 04:35] Internship Experiences at McCaw Property Management (Aggie 100 Career Fair)
[04:36 - 06:49] Understanding Property Management
[06:50 - 15:07] First projects at McCaw Property Management
[15:08 - 19:34] The Value of Property Management for Clients
[19:35 - 31:44] Learning and Growth in a Small Business Environment
[31:45 - 38:43] Advice for Future Interns
[38:44 - 44:36] Future Aspirations and Career Paths
[44:37 - 47:16] Outro
Connect with Kyle and his team!
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Spotify: https://bit.ly/HRECMLSpotify
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/HRECMLPodBean
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@McCawPropertyManagement
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Welcome to another episode of How Real Estate Changed My Life! In this episode, we’re joined by Jace Myers & Brennan Harvey, two Texas A&M interns who spent the summer inside our property management operation. They share insights on their expectations versus reality in property management, the value of hands-on experience in a small business, and the importance of effective communication with clients. The conversation also touches on the challenges and rewards of working in property management, the learning curve involved, and the interns' future aspirations in the business world. If you’re a landlord, aspiring PM, or student eyeing a high-learning-curve internship, this episode is packed with playbooks, checklists, and pro tips you can use immediately. About McCaw Property: Full Service Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management Company We are helping clients find their home daily. Our investment professionals are motivated to provide income and capital appreciation to meet our clients' financial objectives. Investing in North Texas residential property provides the safest way to generate a stable and superior investment for many years. Our strategy is to identify and acquire residential income properties that, with the proper management plan, will provide reliable cash flow and capital appreciation. We thoroughly analyze each prospective property to fully understand the combined impact of location, timing, and demographics. Careful analysis plus insight gained through wide experience enables McCaw Properties to correctly forecast a property's future performance and determine its value. Only strong properties with true investment value are considered, ensuring solid returns for our investors. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:39] Introduction [01:40 - 04:35] Internship Experiences at McCaw Property Management (Aggie 100 Career Fair) [04:36 - 06:49] Understanding Property Management [06:50 - 15:07] First projects at McCaw Property Management [15:08 - 19:34] The Value of Property Management for Clients [19:35 - 31:44] Learning and Growth in a Small Business Environment [31:45 - 38:43] Advice for Future Interns [38:44 - 44:36] Future Aspirations and Career Paths [44:37 - 47:16] Outro Connect with Kyle and his team! Apple: https://bit.ly/HRECMLApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/HRECMLSpotify iHeart: https://bit.ly/HRECMLiHeart Podbean: https://bit.ly/HRECMLPodBean YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@McCawPropertyManagement #podcast #1031Exchange #RealEstateInvesting #TaxStrategy #CapitalGains #DepreciationRecapture #QualifiedIntermediary #Reverse1031 #DST #TIC #WealthBuilding #LandlordTips #PassiveIncome #StepUpBasis #LikeKindExchange #internship #aggie100fair