Episode 42: Air Quality in Rental Homes, Featuring Andrew Smallwood of Second Nature

Property Management Brainstorm

On this episode of Property Management Brainstorm, Bob discusses home wellness as an essential part of healthy living with Andrew Smallwood, Director of Sales at Second Nature. One aspect of home wellness and healthy living is regularly changing filters on heating and air systems (HVAC) for improved air quality within a rental home. Second Nature, provides an easy and automatic way to get the right air filters for your rental properties and to get the air filters changed on time, every time. Doing so can be especially important for property managers and landlords in keeping the HVAC systems in rental properties well maintained.

Topics Covered

[2:15] Andrew Smallwood introduces himself and what he does for Second Nature.

[4:10] Finding and changing air filters - why can this be a hassle for property managers and landlords?

[9:25] Is there a regional aspect to the frequency and need for changing air filters?
[13:45] Why is air quality in a home so important and what are the pollutants that we may breath in within a home?
[16:05] Does air filtration help indoor air quality relative to protection against COVID – 19?

[19:10] Are there home automation aspects through smart home devices pertaining to HVAC air filters?
[23:10] How does a property management company implement an air filter program with Second Nature?
[24:40] Andrew shares information about the upcoming PM Leadership XChange, a virtual event planned for August 24 - 25, 2020, co-sponsored/hosted by Second Nature, NARPM, and Rent Bridge.

[29:50] Andrew tells a cool personal story about radical generosity.

Connect with Second Nature
Second Nature Website
Learn More about PM Leadership XChange, August 24 - 25, 2020
An experiential leadership event featuring exciting new speakers!
HOSTED by SECOND NATURE, NARPM, and RENT BRIDGE
https://www.pm-xchange.com/
Connect with Bob
North County Property Group

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