Episode 63 of The Ride Along, recorded live at Inspection Fuel in New Orleans with Brad Lowery and Matt Brading, digs into a corner of the industry many inspectors overlook: rental property inspections.
Brianna “Inspector Beans” Beans of Rental Property Solutions built her business by partnering with property management companies instead of buyers or sellers. In markets like Fort Collins and Boulder – especially with college-driven turnover – that approach creates recurring work every few years instead of one-time jobs.
Unlike a traditional home inspection that covers roofs, attics, and crawlspaces, Bri’s rental inspections focus on current condition before a tenant moves in. Cosmetic issues, safety hazards, and potential chargeback questions take center stage. Major issues still get documented when spotted, but the goal is clarity for owners, managers, and tenants at move-in and move-out.
Because Bri returns to the same properties over time, she builds a long-term picture of each unit – from slow porch settlement to questionable DIY repairs under new paint. Her documentation gives property management clients insight they rarely get anywhere else.
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