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Our Recent Episodes
RUBS Utility Billing vs. Submetering: A Decision Guide
RUBS Utility Billing vs. Submetering A Decision Gu | RSS.com TL;DR: Not every property gets to choose between RUBS and…
NAA 2026 Debrief: AI Everywhere, Automation Under Pressure, and the Human Work of Multifamily
NAA 2026 Debrief: AI Everywhere, Automation Under | RSS.com Attending this year’s Apartmentalize (which was truly excellent, by the way),…
Inside Multifamily with NAA President & CEO Bob Pinnegar
Inside Multifamily with NAA President & CEO Bob Pi | RSS.com Conservice’s Lauren Howard sits down with National Apartment Association…
The ROAD to Housing Act: What It Means for Supply, Renters, and Operators
The Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act on March 12 with an 89-10 vote. That kind of margin is rare, especially for something as complex as housing policy. On paper, that kind of support should signal momentum. In reality, it highlights something more interesting.
The 8 Climate Hazards Multifamily Investors Should Be Screening For [Rent at Risk: Part 2]
Some hazards create gradual operational pressure. Others introduce the potential for sudden, high-impact loss events. Some are widespread across nearly every region. Others are highly concentrated geographically but carry larger financial consequences when they occur. Understanding those differences is critical when screening portfolios. Because not all climate hazards carry the same implications for multifamily performance.
Vacant Cost Recovery (VCR): The Complete 2026 Guide
Utility billing doesn’t always line up cleanly with move-ins and move-outs. When it doesn’t, properties often end up covering costs that belong to residents. This article walks through how Vacant Cost Recovery helps catch those gaps and recover what would otherwise be lost.
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Every episode focuses on a real issue property operators are facing right now, with context and insight from people who work with utilities every day.
- Industry trends affecting housing operators
- Regulatory and compliance developments
- Infrastructure and utility management considerations
- Cost management strategies
- Operational insights from experienced professionals
- Perspectives from industry leaders and subject matter experts
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