Rentvine’s Be Herd 2026 recap: a few unforgettable days with The Herd
Property managers showed up ready to learn, share ideas, challenge old workflows, and see what’s next for the industry and Be Herd delivered.
This year’s conference brought together property managers, operators, accounting teams, industry partners, and the Rentvine team for a few packed days of strategy, education, networking, and nonstop energy. From the main stage keynotes to product training sessions and late-night networking, the vibe was fast paced, fun and never let up.
And that’s exactly what Be Herd is supposed to be.
Yes, there were major product conversations, AI discussions, operational insights, and accounting deep dives. But what really stood out was seeing property managers connect with other operators facing the exact same challenges and openly sharing ideas on how to solve them.
The entire week felt collaborative, practical, and forward-looking in the best way possible.
Big ideas took center stage
One of the biggest moments of the conference was the keynote session from Jon Ewen and Jake Heberlie: “Shaping the Future: Inside Rentvine's Development Board and Roadmap Strategy.”
Attendees got a first look at where Rentvine is heading next, including major advancements in AI, automation, mobile experiences, workflow management, and operational efficiency tools designed to help property managers scale smarter.
The conference also marked a huge milestone for the platform with Rentvine announcing the industry’s first adoption of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for single-family rentals, creating a secure connection between AI tools and live Rentvine data. The team also unveiled Pro Skills, a new AI-powered agent workforce designed to help automate repetitive operational tasks directly inside the platform.
The biggest takeaway from the session wasn’t just the technology itself, it was how much of the roadmap continues to be shaped directly by customer feedback and conversations with The Herd.
Packed rooms and practical takeaways
The breakout sessions this year delivered a ton of actionable value, and attendees stayed engaged from start to finish.
People weren’t just sitting quietly taking notes. Sessions turned into conversations. Operators swapped ideas with each other in real time. Q&A sessions kept running long because attendees genuinely wanted to keep digging deeper.
A few crowd favorites stood out all week long.
Kristen Ewen — live SEO review
Kristen’s live SEO review session quickly became one of the most talked-about marketing sessions of the conference.
Instead of generic advice, attendees got to see real-world website reviews and practical feedback on how property management companies can improve visibility, attract better leads, and adapt to the way search is changing in an AI-driven world.
The conversation covered:
AI and search visibility
Local SEO strategy
Website conversion opportunities
Content and authority building
What property management marketing looks like moving forward
You could immediately see attendees pulling up their own websites during the session and comparing notes with their teams.
Kristin Johnson — be audit ready for accounting
If there was one accounting session attendees didn’t want to miss, this was it.
Kristin Johnson packed the room with practical strategies for tightening accounting workflows, preparing for audits, and building cleaner financial processes that scale.
The session focused on:
Trust accounting best practices
Reconciliation workflows
Audit preparation
Reducing operational risk
Creating more consistency across accounting teams
This was one of those sessions where you could tell attendees were already thinking about what they wanted to implement when they got back home.
Todd O. — building an AI-driven property management business
AI was one of the biggest topics throughout the entire conference, and Todd’s session brought a practical perspective that really connected with attendees.
Instead of treating AI like a buzzword, the session focused on how property managers can actually use AI today to reduce repetitive work, improve efficiency, and support growth without creating more operational complexity.
The room stayed packed as attendees discussed:
AI-assisted workflows
Communication automation
Operational efficiency
Smarter team processes
The future of AI inside property management operations
This session sparked a ton of conversations that carried well beyond the breakout room itself.
Some of the best moments happened between sessions
As valuable as the sessions were, some of the best conversations happened outside the meeting rooms.
In the hallways. During coffee breaks. At networking events. Around demo stations. During quick conversations between operators comparing workflows, challenges, and ideas.
That’s the part of Be Herd people always remember.
The event creates space for property managers to connect with other people who actually understand the day-to-day realities of running and growing a PM business. And this year, those conversations were happening constantly.
There was a real sense that attendees weren’t just learning from speakers, they were learning from each other.
The social feed was nonstop
The daily Be Herd social recaps captured the energy of the week perfectly.
From keynote clips and breakout session takeaways to team photos, live reactions, and behind-the-scenes moments, the social content captured the energy of the event perfectly.
And honestly, the posts reflected exactly what people were saying in person:
The sessions were packed with value
The conversations felt genuine
The community continues to grow stronger every year
Property management is changing fast and operators are excited about where it’s heading
Already counting down to next year
To everyone who attended, spoke, shared ideas, gave feedback, asked questions, and helped make this year’s event what it was, THANK YOU!
Be Herd continues to grow because of the people behind it. Every conversation, feature request, session discussion, and connection helps shape where the platform, and the industry, goes next.
Safe to say: The Herd is just getting started.
FAQs about Be Herd 2026
What is Be Herd?
Be Herd is Rentvine’s annual user conference that brings together property managers, operators, accounting teams, industry experts, and technology partners for several days of education, networking, product updates, and collaboration.
Where was Be Herd 2026 held?
Be Herd 2026 took place in Tampa, Florida from May 13–15, 2026.
What was the theme of Be Herd 2026?
This year’s theme was Year of the Elephant, representing strength, community, leadership, and the collaborative spirit behind The Herd.
What were the biggest announcements at Be Herd 2026?
One of the biggest announcements was Rentvine becoming the first property management platform in the single-family rentals industry to adopt Model Context Protocol (MCP), creating a secure connection between AI tools and live Rentvine data.
Rentvine also unveiled Pro Skills, an AI-powered agent workforce designed to help automate operational tasks directly inside the platform.
What topics were covered during the conference?
Sessions covered a wide range of property management topics, including:
AI and automation
Trust accounting
Operational efficiency
SEO and marketing
Workflow optimization
Property management growth strategies
Product training and platform updates
Which breakout sessions were most popular?
Some of the standout sessions from Be Herd 2026 included:
Kristen Ewen’s Live SEO Review
Kristin Johnson’s Be Audit Ready for Accounting
Todd O.’s Build an AI-Driven Property Management Business
Was Be Herd only for Rentvine customers?
While Be Herd is designed primarily for the Rentvine community, the event also brings together industry partners, speakers, operators, and property management professionals looking to learn, connect, and stay ahead of industry trends.
Will there be another Be Herd conference?
Yes! Be Herd will return next year as Rentvine continues building a community-driven conference experience for modern property managers.
Where can I learn more about Rentvine?
You can learn more about Rentvine’s property management platform, features, and upcoming events at Rentvine.com.
