units September 2019

the Magazine of the National Apartment Association

2019 NAA Survey of Operating Income & Expenses in Rental Apartment Communities

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Following a year of moderate growth and solid fundamentals in 2018, the first six months of 2019 make that past year seem like a lull for the apartment industry. Concerns about overbuilding are continually met with reports of record-breaking absorption levels, decreasing vacancy and persistently…

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FEATURES

The rental housing industry has long discussed the notion of analysis paralysis. Apartment operators are inundated with data on pricing and revenue, on lead conversion and even maintenance…
Great maintenance technicians often move into management, but many times they’re unprepared for the changes the shift entails. “Great technicians see an issue, diagnose it and go fix it,” said…
Two chief economists and one high-level apartment marketer and pricing analyst walk onto a stage. No, this isn’t the start of a bad joke, this was “Rentonomics 101: Understanding Trends that Are…

IN THIS ISSUE

Camden has been trending toward having no weight limit for pets at most of its suburban communities for a few years, particularly in high-density markets. “Our experience with larger breeds is that…
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With the number of lost collections increasing year over year, aggressive recovery procedures have become a hot topic with apartment owners across the nation. An average of $92 per U.S. apartment…
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You may believe that you are free of stereotypes and biases, but your mind is home to thoughts and feelings that are outside of your awareness. These hidden attitudes, stereotypes and biases subtly…
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Showcasing business and financial acumen, being strong, and using their strengths is helping women overcome leadership barriers and gender bias. Gender bias is real. The gender pay gap between men…
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To be a successful operator, one must often focus attention on organizational data beyond the traditional metrics of physical occupancy, exposure and revenue growth. “By the Numbers: Calculating…
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The importance of an apartment operator’s internal culture cannot be overstated. Simply put, a healthy corporate culture is vital to attracting and retaining high-quality associates who, in turn,…
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One of the nation’s most prominent multifamily housing management companies, DF Multifamily, a division of Drucker + Falk, kicked off the summer with several of their Hampton Roads team members…
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1. Embrace the free advice. You really should participate in the NAA speaker webinar. Although you may think you do not have questions, they provide you with great direction and other participants…
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Loyal Proffitt • President • Allied Orion Group • Houston Allied Orion Group welcomed Loyal Proffitt as President of property management operations. Proffitt oversees the daily operations of a…
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UNITS Magazine is a full-color trade publication featuring news and newsmakers in the apartment housing industry. Features include interviews of members who are movers and shakers in the…
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