Wealth Preservation and Recurring Revenue: Nate Tew on Scaling Keyrenter Property Management

Meet Nate Tew, CEO and Co-Founder of Keyrenter Property Management. Founded as a residential property management company, Keyrenter Property Management helps rental property owners maximize returns through tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination and ongoing property management. Since launching its franchise model in 2014, the brand has grown to more than 90 franchise locations across the U.S. and was recognized by Franchise Business Review as a 2026 Top Recession-Resistant Franchise and 2026 Top Culture Franchise. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Nate Tew to discuss how he has grown Keyrenter from a local property management company into a national franchise brand. They explore the brand's operating model and what makes Keyrenter an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to build a scalable service business. Need help finding a franchise to own? Join the Growth Club now!