🛠️ What if maintenance didn’t have to be the most stressful part of being a landlord?
In this episode of Landlording A-Z, we’re joined by Nate Smoyer, long-time landlord and Head of Marketing at Lula, a property maintenance platform designed specifically for landlords and property managers.
Nate shares how he’s successfully managed rentals remotely across multiple states, his background in the PropTech world, and how Lula is offering a smarter way to handle maintenance — one of the biggest challenges landlords face.
🎙️ In this conversation, we cover:
The real reasons maintenance is so difficult (and what to do about it)
How Lula integrates with platforms like TurboTenant & AppFolio
Tips for triaging maintenance issues to avoid wasting time and money
Why solving maintenance can improve tenant satisfaction and retention
Whether you’ve got one rental or fifty, this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and tools to help you manage more effectively.
👇 Resources mentioned in this episode:
🌐 Learn more about Lula: https://lula.life
🔗 Connect with Nate Smoyer: 877-523-6936 | nsmoyer@lula.life
💬 Have a maintenance horror story or question? Send us a message or leave a comment — we’d love to hear from you!
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