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Today, I’ll be joined by Andy Wallace from zInspector. We’ll dive into what zInspector is and what it offers, while also exploring some deep technical stuff. It was a great conversation, and I got a lot out of it! One of the things Andy mentions is Rebrandly, which is really helpful for things like links to videos for inspections and security deposit itemizations. Even if you don’t end up using zInspector, check out Rebrandly to see if it fits your needs.
I’ve known Andy for years and talked to him many times. He’s been in the NARPM community for a long time offering property management inspection software. Andy has been managing a company in some capacity for years, and created zInspector because he had problems with needing to take tens of thousands of photos over a few days.
The program solved Andy’s problems, and those of many other people both inside and outside the property management industry. In fact, right now, about half of Andy’s clients are actually contractors rather than property managers. Pool inspection companies, roofers, and landscapers, for example, have basically the same problems, which zInspector solves.
One of the most significant parts of Andy’s company is that they believe that your data belongs to you, and you should be able to get it out. For example, all of their reports are designed to be easily printable, which is a difficult feature to find among their main competitors. And if you think you’ll never need a printed report, trust me, it’s important for court! You may also need printed reports for loans or proof of income, for example.
Another fantastic feature is that each piece of information (such as each photo) is handled individually, so in the rare case that you may have an error, you’ll only lose one piece of information instead of an entire report. If you’ve ever had the frustration of losing a whole report while using other software, you know just how valuable this feature is. Tune into this value-packed episode to learn the details of all of this, and much more!
Here’s where you can find Andy:
Show Notes
[02:50] - Brad introduces Andy and explains why he’s excited to have him on the show. Andy then gives some of his background and explains that he created zInspector to solve a problem of his own.
[04:26] - How long did Andy manage a company of his own?
[06:39] - We hear where zInspector really fits into a process, with Andy explaining that his background and experience is in single-family home turnovers.
[09:19] - One of the first questions that someone might ask Andy is how this compares to some of the software-provided versions. Andy addresses this question.
[12:35] - Andy walks us through the video side of the inspection report with zInspector.
[15:24] - How does zInspector work when you don’t have wifi access on the site you’re inspecting?
[17:58] - Andy explains how you could include a link to a zInspector report in a security deposit form.
[19:55] - Does Andy have any preferences or recommendations for hardware to use in the field? zInspector works on either Android or iOS, he explains.
[22:18] - Andy elaborates on the 360-degree cameras and videos that you can use with zInspector.
[25:52] - Andy talks us through the big, bottom-line question: how much does it cost?
[27:53] - We learn that Andy syncs all the homes in his inventory into zInspector.
[28:40] - You can try zInspector unlimited for 15 days for free, but it’s free forever for one user and five properties.
[30:49] - Brad shares a story of winning a court case based on dates and timestamps on a YouTube video.
[32:34] - What is Andy offering to listeners who sign up using the discount code “Brad”?
[33:30] - Andy talks about a brand-new feature in zInspector’s 360 tours.
[35:35] - What’s the best way for listeners to reach Andy or learn more about him or zInspector?
Links and Resources:
(619) 988-6708 (Allison DiSarro from Seacoast Commerce Bank)