Ruff Math Made Easy
See the Impact from Decision to Dollars
Event Details
Property management is more than operations, it’s an investment strategy. When we approach our work with this mindset, we not only elevate residents’ experiences but also deliver stronger results for owners, investors, and our teams. This session equips attendees with a clear understanding of key performance metrics and financial calculations that drive success. Participants will learn to interpret and apply common terms, reports, and formulas to communicate effectively, align with organizational goals, and make data-driven decisions. Attendees will gain practical insight into occupancy metrics, the structure and purpose of operating and cash flow statements, and how day-to day decisions impact both NOI and overall property value.
Takeaways:
Occupancy Related Terms & Calculations
○ Understand key occupancy terms used in property management
○ Learn to differentiate and calculate both Physical Occupancy and Economic Occupancy
Financial Terms, Calculations & Statements
○ Gain familiarity with essential financial terminology
○ Understanding the structure and purpose of Operating Statements and Cash Flow Statements
Investment Terms & Calculations
○ Understand and calculate the interplay between Cap Rates, NOI, & property values -to reveal the impact of every dollar added to or subtracted from NOI.
○ Prepare for budgeting by learning ROI & Payback period calculations
About the Presenter: Victoria Cowart
Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty, is the Vice President of Education at PetScreening. Previously, she was a direct property management industry member with extensive experience providing management and oversight for a mix of portfolios, including apartment communities, manufactured housing communities, and HOAs. Cowart helped launch the Charleston Apartment
Association, served as its president, and then became the president of the South Carolina Apartment Association and an NAA regional vice president. She has chaired four NAA committees, most recently the 2021 Legislative Committee. Cowart was recently inducted into the South Carolina Apartment Association Hall of Fame. She is a passionate advocate for industry education, pets, and assistance animals. Cowart has a degree in the management of human resources, holds her CPM from IREM, has been certified as a Fair Housing Specialist by the National Center for Housing Management, and has been certified as an Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
About PetScreening
About PetScreening: PetScreening™ is the largest platform for managing pets and assistance animals in U.S. rental housing, trusted by 1 in 7 rental units nationwide. Created by property managers for property managers, it offers a free solution to protect properties, support on-site teams, and enhance the resident experience. The platform helps enforce pet policies, verifies assistance animal requests per HUD/FHA guidelines, and flags fraudulent submissions while protecting legitimate access. Each pet receives a FIDO Score™, helping operators set pet rent, fees, and restrictions to boost revenue. PetScreening integrates with major property management systems, easing admin work and ensuring compliance with help from certified Fair Housing experts and legal counsel. More than software, PetScreening is a trusted partner in reducing risk, increasing efficiency, and building better pet communities. Learn more at petscreening.com.