Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

One of the biggest challenges for rental property owners is ensuring residents pay on time—and keeping them motivated to stay. What if you could turn rent into a win-win, boosting your cash flow while helping tenants improve their credit and earn rewards? In this episode, Brian talks with Lily Liu, founder and CEO of Pinata, a fast-growing platform that transforms rent payments into financial progress. Lily shares how Pinata helps: Renters build credit by reporting on-time payments to all three bureaus Property owners increase on-time payments by 20% or more Landlords and managers reduce turnover with rewards that matter—groceries, utilities, everyday essentials Owners generate ancillary revenue with resident benefit packages With over a million renters already using Pinata, Lily explains how the system works, what it costs, and why forward-thinking landlords are adding it to their toolkit. If you're looking for practical ways to improve collections, boost retention, and give your tenants real value