“Strong operations turn chaos into momentum—and when you fix the business, everything else follows.”
Deb Newell, PhD-ABD, MBA MPM® RMP®
Meet the Instructor

Deb Newell

Deb Newell is a property management “fixer” and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience in operations, leadership, and mergers & acquisitions across single-family, multifamily, and institutional portfolios. As an executive consultant and owner of Real-Time Consulting Services, she partners with property management companies, REITs, PE-backed firms, leadership teams, and software providers to diagnose gaps in people, process, and technology and implement practical, scalable solutions.

With a B.S. in Political Science and an MBA with dual concentrations in Leadership and Marketing—and doctoral work in Industrial and Organizational Psychology—Deb blends academic rigor with real-world experience.

Real-World Results

  • National leadership roles with NARPM and Realtor associations, including Regional Vice President and committee chair positions
  • Trusted industry voice on growth, operations, and valuations—featured on podcasts and platforms like Inside the Wolf’s Den, Second Nature’s Triple Win podcast, and Fourandhalf’s Property Management Show 

Check out Deb's courses

Who are these courses for

01

Property Management Owners & Principals

Designed for founders, brokers, and executives who want to transform a stressful, owner-dependent business into a systemized company that can scale—or eventually sell—with confidence.

02

Operations & Corporate Teams

Perfect for COOs, directors, and operations leaders responsible for people, processes, and technology in fast-moving environments who need clearer structure, data, and accountability.

03

Emerging Leaders and Future COOs

Ideal for ambitious managers and team leads ready to step into higher responsibility, own results across departments, and build the credibility that earns trust at every level of the organization.

What you’ll get out of these courses

While many leadership and business trainings stay theoretical, Deb Newell’s sessions are grounded in real P&Ls, real systems, and the real challenges property management companies face every day.
  • Turn scattered processes into clear, documented workflows that anyone on your team can follow.
  • Design org structures, scorecards, and KPIs that create alignment from the field to the executive team.
  • Connect people, process, and technology so your team knows what “good” looks like—and how it’s measured.
  • Use dashboards, benchmarks, and practical change-management tools to drive continuous improvement without burning your team out.
Testimonials

Some feedback from students

We are dedicated to empowering you with knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide immediate answers to your customers.
  "These courses are what the industry needed. They have helped our team tremendously."

Katelyn E.

Property Manager

Utah Property Solutions, LLC
"PMUniversity has quickly exceeded our expectations and is now central to our training and onboarding.""

Matt F.

CEO
Beaufort Rentals

"These courses have helped my team be more efficient and compliant in leasing."

Mariana C.

Director of Leasing
Heartland Management