Thank you to everyone who helped make our annual IRO Summit a great success. Yardi Breeze once again partnered with the National Apartment Association (NAA) to host the event. Feel free to revisit any of your favorites or catch up on anything you might have missed.
Enjoy all sessions from the event on YouTube.
IRO Summit 2025 links & descriptions
NAA Legislative & Regulatory Update
Learn about the latest housing policy changes at every level of government and how they could impact your business.
Tech On Your Terms: Making AI Work For IROs
AI and automation are transforming property management, but are independent rental owners being left behind? This session explores affordable, practical ways to use AI for leasing, maintenance, resident services, compliance and more. Learn how to streamline operations, stay competitive and keep the personal touch no matter your portfolio size.
Balancing The Business: Wellness & Balance For IROs
As an independent rental owner, balancing the demands of your business with personal wellness is crucial for your long-term success and preventing burnout. Implementing smart strategies for organization, communication and delegation can reduce stress and save hours every week. Join us for an introduction to the ALGEE method from the Council for Mental Wellbeing and learn how to apply it through real-life stories, leadership insights and practical takeaways.
New Applicant Fraud Risks In Rental Housing Detection, Mitigation & Workflow Integration
Get a deep dive into the newest applicant fraud tactics disrupting the leasing landscape, from synthetic identities to digital document manipulation. Attendees will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in current prevention strategies, apply actionable techniques to strengthen fraud detection and integrate modern tools into their leasing workflows. Equip yourself with the insights and best practices needed to stay ahead of emerging threats and protect your rental business.
Hold ‘Em, Fold ‘Em Or Run: Hiring Staff Doesn’t Have To Be A Gamble
Hiring is a high-stakes game, especially for independent rental owners balancing time, budgets and turnover. In this engaging panel, multifamily experts share real-world hiring wins, losses and lessons learned from the field. Discover how to spot a good hand, fold when it’s not the right fit and build a team that delivers consistent results. Walk away with practical tools and insights to help you hire smarter, strengthen your onsite operations and keep staffing from becoming a game of chance.
The Important Role Of IROs In Affordable Housing
According to the US Census Bureau, “mom-and-pop landlords,” typically defined as individual landlords owning 10 or fewer properties, own more than a third of all rental homes, and on average, their rentals are more affordable for renters. Join two of the industry’s preeminent experts to learn how to overcome barriers to entry and help your business flourish.
Power In Numbers: Insurance Strategies For IROs
As an IRO you may have a small portfolio, but your collective voice is large and powerful. With the insurance market improving, this session explores how to strengthen your position by building a solid statement of values, tips on engaging your broker effectively and the importance of tenant legal liability coverage. Learn how these steps could improve your bottom line and explore the potential of an IRO collective.
