AI is revolutionizing property management across Los Angeles and beyond. In this episode of Property Pro Tips, Trevor Henson speaks with Dara Riordan—former President & COO of FaceFirst and Forbes Technology Council member—about how facial recognition, video analytics, and automation are reshaping real estate security and operations.

You’ll hear insights on:
• Which AI and surveillance tools cut costs while boosting tenant safety
• Guard services vs. AI automation—finding the right balance
• Transparency, ethics, and leadership in adopting facial recognition
• How property owners can factor AI into their 2–5 year CAPEX plans

If you manage or invest in multifamily or commercial properties in Southern California, this conversation will help you stay ahead with smarter, safer, and more ethical solutions.

In this episode, top multifamily real estate experts reveal how they scaled from single properties to owning and managing massive apartment portfolios. You’ll hear powerful stories from Los Angeles and beyond—covering everything from capital raising and property management to navigating California’s housing market.

🎯 Topics Covered:

• Strategies for scaling multifamily investments

• Lessons from managing 100+ unit portfolios

• Building passive income with apartment rentals

• Real estate development in Los Angeles & SoCal

• Affordable housing and long-term cash flow

Whether you're a new investor or seasoned operator, these insights are invaluable for growing your real estate business in 2025 and beyond.

Welcome to another episode of Property Pro Tips with the Pros!In this episode, Trevor Henson interviews Margaret Stagmeier, author of Blighted, founder of TI Asset Management, and the visionary behind Star-C and EduHousing. With over 3,800 affordable units under management, she shares how her mission-driven real estate model revitalized high-crime properties, boosted school performance, and prevented thousands of evictions across metro Atlanta.🧠 What you’ll learn:The connection between housing stability and school performanceHow afterschool programs turned kids into top performersWhy evictions don’t have to be inevitableHow property owners can become community change-makers📚 Margaret’s book Blighted follows real tenants, drug dealers, and school staff through the transformation of one of Atlanta’s most dangerous properties.💡 “If you want to change the world, start with the building next to the school.”🎯 This episode is a must-watch for landlords, developers, affordable housing leaders, and anyone interested in purpose-driven real estate.👉 Learn more or get involved: www.star-c.org👉 Follow Margaret on LinkedIn: [Search Margaret Stagmeier]🎧 Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.#AffordableHousing #RealEstateImpact #AtlantaRealEstate #SchoolPerformance #MultifamilyInvesting #EvictionRelief #StarC #PropertyManagement #MissionDrivenBusiness #BlightedBook #GeorgiaRealEstate #SocialImpactInvesting #Podcast