With the growth of the multifamily industry over the last 10 years, property management services are in more demand than ever. While the property management industry has not historically been on the bleeding edge of technology adoption, the industry now has a cache of new tools to help simplify operations, writes Omri Barzilay for Forbes.

By some measures, sustainable practices are rapidly becoming the norm in the multifamily sector. The number of new green-certified apartments rose 32 percent in 2016, to some 59,000 units, according to an analysis of Yardi Systems Inc. data by its marketing and leasing platform RentCafe.

President Trump has requested a reduction in federal expenditures, asking Congress to cut $18 billion from discretionary spending, for Fiscal Year 2017. The proposal calls for a $1.7 billion decrease for the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), eliminating HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods grants and reducing funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

AANM offers over 500 hours of education every year.

Sign up for a specific offering below or visit our website for a detailed list of all classroom seminars, luncheons, and events.

Did you know that AANM members receive a $5 discount to attend any of the Webinar Wednesday series through Multifamily Insiders? Simply enter the promo code 16AANM to discount your registration!

CAMT Express hits AANM on May 22-26th, 2017. Brian Wilhite, one of seven selected in July of 2015 to travel to the National Apartment Association headquarters to help rewrite the CAMT test for our industry, instructs.

AANM is excited to announce Alex Jackiw, President of Milhaus Management and Past Chairwoman of the Board for NAA, to teach CAM September 18-22nd, 2017. Earning your CAM credential gives you the knowledge to increase your community’s net operating income. Whether you’re new to apartment management or a long-time property manager, you’ll enhance your skills, knowledge, and ability to effectively manage an apartment community and achieve its owners’ investment goals.

AANM highly recommends attending a pool seminar & exam course prior to June 30, 2017. New education requirements are in play, and while AANM continues to negotiate with the New Mexico Environment Department, we want your maintenance teams to be covered for the next 3 years. Click here for a list of upcoming pool classes in both English and Spanish in Albuquerque and Las Cruces.

Stay up to date on education classes, networking, and events on the AANM calendar.

Last chance to register for the Annual Fair Housing Luncheon on Thursday, April 13th.
Also, register early for the May Membership Luncheon on May 11th.

The AANM Business Exchange is a unique power networking event. It is an opportunity for vendor members to get one-on-one face time with owner/management company executives who can make buying decisions. It’s like association speed-dating with the goal of building better business relationships between AANM’s owner/manager and vendor members. The event is free to Primary Members (management companies & owners), and the $250 registration fee for Associates benefits AANM’s fair share towards the NAAPAC.

Registration for the 2017 AANM Golf Classic, presented by Xfinity Communities, is now open. Sponsorship opportunities and teams are going fast. Register at www.aanmgolfclassic.com.

AANM is hosting its first Cornhole Tournament and whether it’s as a sponsor, a competing team, or a spectator, you want to be part of the action.

NMHC leaders are in Washington this month to discuss the industry’s key priorities for tax reform, housing finance reform and flood insurance. Multifamily leaders are slated to meet with Trump Administration officials and members of the tax-writing House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees. Additional meetings are also slated with members of the House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committees.

The spring issue of our print magazine will hit your desk early next week. If you aren’t receiving your copy, please contact us at info@aanm.org to verify the correct shipping address.

With an overall time of 2:00.195, Matias Guillen of Vista Alegre Apartments, managed by Greystar Real Estate Partners won the 2017 AANM Maintenance Mania® competition.

AANM members and their families receive a discounted nightly room rate of $114 for single and double occupancy, including complimentary high-speed wireless internet, at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown. Employees of member companies can use this discount for visiting owners, regional managers, etc. This rate also applies to family visiting from out of town! Individual reservations can be made through their website (link below) or by calling 1-800-325-3535.

One of the many benefits AANM members receive is an active database of resumes from current job seekers as well as the opportunity to post open positions. Primary and Associate members are encouraged to use this valuable tool.
Post jobs: https://www.aanm.org/post-jobs
Browse the resume database: https://www.aanm.org/resume-database

1. Click on LOGIN at the top of page.
2. Click on "CREATE AN ACCOUNT."
3. On the Membership & Account Access, click again on "CREATE AN ACCOUNT."
4. Choose if you’d like to connect with Facebook, Google+, or with a unique email and password.
5. Enter your information

Hint: Your "Parent Company" is the property that you work for, unless you work directly for the corporate office. For vendors members, it’s simply your company.