The 5 Tools That Help Us Run Our Real Estate Business Remotely

Operations • Remote Advantage

The 5 Tools That Help Us Run Our Real Estate Business Remotely

You don’t need a high-rise office to build an empire — just the right systems, a clear vision, and Wi-Fi that doesn’t quit.

6 min read • Founder Perspective • Playbook

The real estate industry is changing fast. Flexibility, technology, and transparency are no longer optional — they’re the foundation of modern operations. At Von & Ren Industries, we’ve built a system for digital real estate management that allows us to run efficiently from anywhere while keeping our properties, partners, and tenants fully supported.

Founder POV: At Von & Ren Industries, running a real estate business doesn’t mean being tied to one location. With the right remote property management tools, our team stays connected, organized, and accountable — from anywhere.

“Tools don’t replace leadership — they scale it.”
1 • Management Backbone

Tenant Inc + Hummingbird — Operations in One Place

Rentals, payments, reporting, and tenant communication — centralized and searchable. The hub that keeps daily management clean and accountable for modern self-storage operations systems.

One source of truth, zero guesswork.

2 • Eyes On, Always

Reolink Cameras — Live Security & Evidence

24/7 monitoring with clear footage so we can act fast, share updates, and keep sites safe without being onsite — an essential part of our remote property management tools stack.

Security that never blinks.

3 • Seamless Access

SpiderDoor — Automated Gate Entry

Smoother, verified entry for tenants and teams with logs tied back to our management system — a clean layer in our self-storage operations systems stack.

Access without the hassle.

4 • Access & Security

DaVinci Locks — Access & Security Coordination

Tenant Inc. and Hummingbird automatically communicate with the DaVinci system when tenants become delinquent. Our local team then goes onsite to overlock the unit, and once payment is received, the system releases a unique access code for the tenant.

Automation that works hand in hand with human accountability.

Human Operations in a Digital System

While we operate digitally, no self-storage facility is ever truly manless. Behind every system are real people who keep things running smoothly. At Kelly Road Mini Storage, we have trusted on-ground partners who perform regular walk-throughs, handle maintenance checks, and complete overlocks when needed.

Our digital tools — like Tenant Inc., Hummingbird, and DaVinci Locks — simply make their work more efficient, ensuring every action taken onsite is recorded, secure, and seamlessly connected to our management system.

5 • Alignment & Accountability

Slack + Clockify — Comms & Time That Add Up

Clean channels for deals, investors, and ops — plus time tracking that keeps priorities honest and visible. Together they form a reliable layer of digital real estate management.

Real-time decisions. Clear records.

These systems are more than just software — they’re the backbone of how we lead. At Von & Ren Industries, efficiency isn’t about doing less; it’s about doing better — with structure, intention, and a team that stays connected no matter where we are.

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Written by Caren Bowman • Co-Founder, Von & Ren Industries

With Elvon Bowman — Co-Founder, Von & Ren Industries LLC

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