On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, we’re joined by Leah Cuffy, NAA’s Director of Advocacy Research, for a deep dive into the economics behind the Dollar of Rent—NAA’s data‑driven tool that breaks down exactly where each rent dollar goes and why it matters.

Cuffy reveals how that dollar is stretched across operating costs, taxes, maintenance, payroll, insurance and more — painting a clear picture of what it truly takes to provide rental housing today.

We dig into the pressures shaping the industry, the misconceptions that fuel policy debates and why understanding the cost structure of rental housing is essential for meaningful conversations with lawmakers.

For more on the Dollar of Rent Tool, visit Dollar of Rent Tool | National Apartment Association. If you want to explore NAA’s broader advocacy work—including policy resources, industry priorities, legislative trackers and grassroots tools—visit Advocacy | National Apartment Association

Please note that as is the case for all The NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only.

On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, we're joined by a trio of NAA’s Federal Legislative Affairs Directors, Joe Riter, Maria Spencer and Jason Lynn, who are here to preview NAA’s Advocate conference and Lobby Day (March 24-25, register at Advocate | National Apartment Association), walk through important matters of housing policy and detail what matters right now in Washington and why your voice in D.C. counts.

If you are interested in learning more about NAA’s mission to improve the public policy environment at all levels of government for the rental housing industry, visit Advocacy | National Apartment Association for links to the policy issues library, industry priorities, Apartment Advocate newsletter, registration for the monthly Advocacy and Legal Webinar, legislative and regulatory trackers, grassroots action center, and much more. And of course, register now for NAA’s Advocate, March 24-25, by visiting Advocate | National Apartment Association

Please note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only.

This special edition episode of the NAA Apartmentcast features guest hosts Scott Wilkerson, Chief Investment Officer and Chair of the Investment Committee for Ginkgo Residential, and Chris Carter, Regional Vice President for Carter-Haston, both members of NAA’s Operations Committee. They are joined by Brad Dockser, CEO and Co-Founder of GreenGen for an intriguing conversation focused on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), which itself sits at a really interesting crossroads in rental housing: Touching asset management, finance, operations, climate strategy, resident experience, and the future of real estate.

There is a case to be made that ESG isn't a cost center for rental housing providers, it's a competitive advantage and a driver of value. Housing providers that integrate ESG into their operations can unlock new revenue opportunities, future-proof their assets and deliver better outcomes for residents and investors.

For more information and resources on ESG, sustainability, asset management and NAA's Operations Committee, visit https://naahq.org/

Please note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only.