Get ready—this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast is all about celebrating the heartbeat of our industry: RPM Careers Week! We’re joined by Shellie Sims, Director of Workforce Development and Career Awareness at the NAA Education Institute, for an inside look at why this nationwide celebration is bigger, bolder and more important than ever.

We’re spotlighting the dynamic, people‑first career paths that make residential property management such a powerful place to grow. From April 20 through April 24, we’re calling on the entire industry to jump in and make some noise. Follow the daily themes, share your stories, shout out your teams and nominate the standout professionals who keep our communities thriving. And with the RPM Careers Week Toolkit, participating has never been easier.

Every post, every nomination, and every moment of recognition fuels our mission to attract new talent, strengthen our workforce and remind RPM professionals just how essential—and appreciated—they truly are. This is your week to celebrate, elevate and amplify the incredible people behind the properties.

For more on RPM Careers Week and to access the Toolkit, visit RPM Careers Week | National Apartment Association. To learn more about NAA’s Education Institute, visit https://naahq.org/naaei.

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 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.