#25 - Justin Clements, Co-Founder at Pest Share

In Episode #31 of Slice of Real Estate, Kyle Kamrooz, Founder & CEO at Bonus Homes. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Revolutionizing Home Equity Access: Kyle Kamrooz introduces a new financial model that lets homeowners tap into equity without selling their homes.Home Appreciation Partnership (HAP): Bonus Homes' unique structure offers homeowners cash upfront while retaining ownership and sharing future appreciation.Passive Wealth Creation: Clients enjoy passive income and long-term appreciation gains—without the burden of being a landlord.Serving Underserved Markets: Bonus focuses on middle America and emerging growth cities like Phoenix, Memphis, and Charlotte.Support During Life Transitions: The model aids those facing foreclosure or life hardships, offering stability without sacrificing future gains.Learn more about Bonus Homes:Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonushomes/Website https://www.bonushomes.com/ Learn about our Guest:Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylekamrooz/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #30 of Slice of Real Estate, Charlotte Schell, Co-Founder & CEO Wreno & Andrew Luong, Co-founder & CEO Doorvest. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Doorvest helps everyday people invest in single-family rentals remotely and passively.Wreno empowers operations teams through intelligent coordination platforms for real estate.Both founders discuss navigating early-stage startup challenges and product-market fit.Insights on balancing capital efficiency with growth in the proptech space.Learn more about:Wreno Website https://wreno.io/ Wreno LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/wreno/ Doorvest Website http://doorvest.com Doorvest LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/doorvestco/ Learn about our Guests: Andrew Luong LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewqluong/ Charlotte Schell Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottejingweischell/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #29 of Slice of Real Estate, Martin Kelly, President at Blueprint. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Blueprint 2025 returns to Las Vegas with a fresh vision: The fifth annual event focuses on transformative thinking in the built world.High-profile speakers announced: Eric Wu (Opendoor), Ankur Jain (Bilt Rewards), and John Kite (Kite Realty) join the lineup.Vision stage spotlights innovation in community development: Featuring projects like Boulevard Las Vegas and work from Related and Charney.New research subscription product launching at the event: A collaboration with Inman and Beringer Capital focused on operational insights.Panels that cut through the noise: Tech stack comparisons in multifamily and deep dives into retail and urban development challenges.Learn more about Blueprint:Website http://blueprint.connectiv.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/goblueprint/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinblueprint/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #28 of Slice of Real Estate, Savannah Wheeler, CEO at Apartment Snapshot. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Savannah Wheeler, CEO of Apartment Snapshot, brings nearly 20 years of multifamily and real estate experience.Apartment Snapshot gamifies KPI tracking for multifamily teams, driving transparency and engagement.The platform bridges the gap between macro-level BI tools and day-to-day team needs.Growth-focused, the team is onboarding new clients and refining onboarding processes.Company culture, motivation, and actionable data are core to Apartment Snapshot’s mission.Learn more about Apartment Snapshot:Website http://apartmentsnapshot.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/apartment-snapshot/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-m-wheeler/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #27 of Slice of Real Estate, Rishard Rameez, Co-Founder & CEO at Zown. Listen to the full episode to learn about: A viral Reddit post inspired Zown’s creation after Rishard’s frustration with hefty real estate commissions.$300M+ in transactions and rapid growth have made Zown Canada’s fastest-growing real estate brokerage.Customer obsession drives product success, with a focus on delivering a seamless, anxiety-free buying experience.Zown recently launched in California, proving its model resonates beyond Canada.Vision to own 60%+ of North America’s homebuyer market by making homeownership radically accessible.Learn more about Zown:Website https://zownhomes.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thezown/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishard-rameez-702628b0/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #26 of Slice of Real Estate, David Blumenfeld, Co-Founder at NextRivet. Listen to the full episode to learn about: NextRivet’s Mission: Helping real estate companies turn digital ideas into actionable innovations.Challenges in PropTech Adoption: Why real estate is slow to change and how to overcome resistance.AI’s Role in Real Estate: From lease automation to spatial analytics, how AI is reshaping the industry.Future of PropTech: The rise of building automation, predictive site selection, and quantum computing’s impact.Learn more about NextRivet:Website http://www.nextrivet.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextrivet/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dblumenfeld/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #25 of Slice of Real Estate, Justin Clements, Co-Founder at Pest Share. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Identifying a Market Need – How Pest Share emerged to solve a critical pain point in property management.The Aha Moments – Justin shares the pivotal realizations that shaped the business.The Real Cost of Pests – Why pest infestations cause financial and operational strain on property managers.Extreme Pest Cases – A shocking bed bug infestation that cost a building $40,000.The Future of Pest Share – Plans for integrating with property management platforms to improve service delivery.Learn more about Pest Share:Website https://www.pestshare.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/pest-share/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinclements20/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #24 of Slice of Real Estate, Donal Warde, Director of Special Projects at TF Cornerstone. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Donal Warde’s Career Journey – From real estate investment to prop-tech leadership.Build vs. Buy in Real Estate Tech – When to develop proprietary technology vs. using off-the-shelf solutions.AI in PropTech – Current applications and future potential in property management.Startup vs. Corporate Culture – The differences in risk, learning curves, and decision-making.TF Cornerstone’s Tech Spinout – The launch of Portico, a resident services platform.Learn more about TF Cornerstone:Website https://tfc.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/tf-cornerstone/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donalwarde/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #23 of Slice of Real Estate, Sunil Rajaraman, Founder at Hamlet. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Hamlet’s Mission: Transforming public city data into actionable insights for businesses and governments.Real Estate Use Cases: Streamlining lengthy city council meetings for developers.Entrepreneurial Insights: The journey from city council candidate to a data-focused founder.AI in Business: Leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to stay ahead in a dynamic landscape.Future Roadmap: Expanding Hamlet's reach to new markets like retail and renewable energy.Learn more about Hamlet:Website https://www.myhamlet.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamlettech/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilrajaraman/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #22 of Slice of Real Estate, Brad Pilgrim, Co-Founder & CEO at Parity. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Founding Vision: Brad Pilgrim's entrepreneurial journey from scaling startups to co-founding Parity in the energy optimization space.Guaranteed Savings Model: Parity promises utility cost savings with no upfront costs through advanced HVAC control systems.Grid-Interactive Buildings: Future-focused strategies to enable smarter interaction between buildings and energy grids.Diverse Building Solutions: Serving buildings of all ages, from historical properties to new constructions, with tailored energy management systems.Industry Networking: Insights from events like Blueprint that inspire innovation and partnerships.Learn more about Parity:Website https://www.paritygo.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/parityinc/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradpilgrim/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.