NARPM Alameda-Contra Costa November Meeting: How AI Is Changing Property Management
The NARPMM Alameda-Contra Costa Chapter is hosting a special November meeting on Thursday, November 20th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant in Pleasant Hill. This month’s topic gets straight to one of the biggest conversations happening in our industry: AI.
AI may sound scary. But it’s already in our day-to-day lives and the lives of tenants. Many property managers already use it as a 24/7 virtual assistant.
“The session will show how today’s property managers can practical AI tools to streamline operations and free up more time for high-value work,” says our CTO Drew Schulz.
Property managers across the Bay Area are already experimenting with automation, predictive tools, and smarter workflows. This session is designed to help attendees understand what’s real, what’s ready, and where AI can genuinely reduce busywork.
Featured Speakers
Drew Schulz, Chief Technology Officer at ManageCasa, will lead the discussion. Drew brings more than 30 years of technical and entrepreneurial experience, including deep expertise in clean architecture, automation, and scalable platform design. He has led the development of many of the systems powering ManageCasa today, helping managers streamline daily operations without adding complexity.
Joining him is Stephanie Song, backend engineer at ManageCasa and one of the driving forces behind the platform’s AI and core infrastructure. Stephanie focuses on building the intelligent systems that support communications, accounting, workflows, and data organization inside the software. Her engineering perspective gives attendees a practical look at how these tools work behind the scenes.
What Attendees Will Learn
This session will cover:
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The types of AI currently being adopted in the property management industry
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Which tools are ready for real-world use
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How to integrate AI into existing workflows without overwhelming staff
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Ways automation can reduce repetitive work and improve accuracy
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Opportunities to re-focus time and resources on higher-value responsibilities
If you’ve been curious about where AI fits into everyday property management, this will be a grounded, actionable discussion.
Meeting Details
When: November 20, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill
Cost: Free for NARPM Members | $65 for Non-Members (cash and checks only)
Lunch is included, and there will be time to connect with other local managers and vendors.
ManageCasa Will Be Showcasing Our New Package Tracking Feature
We’ll also be sharing a look at our new Package Tracking feature, built to help managers eliminate one of the most common causes of resident frustration: missing or unclaimed deliveries.
With automated logging, resident notifications, and full visibility into every package that enters the building, property teams can process deliveries quickly and accurately. As communities move into the busy holiday shipping season, many managers are adopting this feature to reduce complaints and save staff hours each week.
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Paid Demo Sessions for Larger Portfolios
Managers overseeing 200 units or more can now schedule a 30-minute paid demo for $50. These sessions are designed to go deeper than a standard walk-through, focusing specifically on your portfolio structure, your team’s workflow, and where automation can create immediate time savings. You can reserve a session at the meeting or contact us ahead of time to secure your spot.
Additional Resources
If you want to prepare before the meeting, here are a few helpful ManageCasa reads you can link internally:
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How Modern Platforms Reduce Administrative Work for Managers
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Automation Strategies for Community Associations
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Building Efficient Workflows Across Accounting, Maintenance, and Communications
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We’d Love to Connect at the Event
If you’re attending, stop by and say hello. Drew and Stephanie will be available for questions, demos, and conversations about how technology can make your operations smoother heading into 2026.
We look forward to seeing you in Pleasant Hill.
