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GI351 - How Zero Deposit Leasing Is Changing Multifamily With Andrew Bowen

Why investors are killing security deposits and what’s replacing them in multifamily real estate. In this episode, Andrew Bowen breaks down how zero-deposit leasing is changing NOI, reducing bad debt, and reshaping leasing strategy across the industry. Security deposits have quietly collapsed over the last decade but most investors don’t realize the hidden risk this creates. In this conversation, we dive into: Why traditional security deposits are becoming obsolete The difference between physical occupancy vs economic occupancy How bad debt is quietly eating into multifamily returns How zero-deposit leasing works (and why operators are adopting it) The role of lease insurance in protecting owners How fraud, skips, and poor screening impact NOI Why better operations — not just higher rent — drives real value If you’re investing in multifamily or analyzing deals, this episode will change how you think about risk, leasing, and long-term returns. --- Andrew Bowen is Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at LeaseLock, an insurance technology company focused on eliminating security deposits and improving risk management in rental housing. With over a decade of experience in multifamily operations, analytics, and revenue management, Andrew brings deep insight into how leasing decisions impact asset performance. --- If you’re serious about building wealth through real estate investing, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications. Learn More About Andrew Here: LeaseLock - https://leaselock.com/ --- ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Andrew Bowen’s background in multifamily 02:20 Why every investor should understand property management 03:55 Investing vs operations: two different businesses 06:22 The problem with traditional security deposits 08:47 How zero-deposit leasing works 10:54 Benefits for landlords and investors 13:06 Legal risks of security deposits 15:59 The hidden problem: bad debt vs occupancy 18:02 How LeaseLock underwrites risk 21:29 Why operations impact insurance pricing 23:00 Fraud, skips, and tenant screening challenges 27:39 Why identity verification matters 29:03 How the claims process works 33:12 How better operations lower risk over time 34:11 Renter’s insurance explained 37:42 Biggest mistake investors make with technology 39:36 Andrew’s key lesson for success 40:34 How to connect with Andrew --- 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 Watch More Episodes:    • Global Investors - Investing in US Real Es...   --- 👉 Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/ --- #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #RentalProperties #PassiveIncome #PropertyManagement #NOI #RealEstatePodcast