man in white dress shirt sitting beside woman in black long sleeve shirt

Property Management Tips & Tricks with Patti ‘Widget’

Last Updated: August 25, 2025By

Sponsored by SNS Law Group, Real Estate Transition Solutions, and The Electric Connection

We’re discussing the top “Tips and Tricks” known only by the professionals who successfully manage 1,000’s of rental units. Our property management expert, Patti Widget from Widget’s Way, will provide you with insider information on critical areas that will help keep you from getting yourself into trouble and keep you working smarter, not harder.

DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Tips on working smarter, not harder. How to avoid those problem situations that keep you awake at night.
  • How you can easily generate more income as easy as “1-2-3.”
  • Take a deep breath before responding…How to refrain from acting on your emotions, even if you know you are right…avoid putting your foot in your mouth!
  • Go beyond the tenant screening report. Tenant screening tips that are fast and simple, and that will avoid the problem tenant. Learn what to look for and why on Google, such as tenant’s phone number given as their employer and much more.

GUEST SPEAKER: Patti Widget, Management Expert, Widget’s Way

Patti “Widget” has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. Patti teaches a wide range of classes on property management topics; she is a keynote speaker on property management and housing issues and has published numerous articles for apartment associations. Patti is a repeat guest speaker at UCLA. She also holds various certifications in the industry related to her field, such as a CA licensed Real Estate Broker, CCRM, lead based paint certified renovator from the EPA, Fair Housing and more.

Advertisers

Email Subscription


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Apartment News Publications. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact