You could say I was driven to RPM. I was working 12-hour days selling cars, and I knew it wasn’t the long-term career choice I was looking for. When I became a new mother, I also needed a new career with flexibility.  I joined the…
How did I get into residential property management? I was looking for an apartment — and found my new career. When the property manager who was showing me a residential community asked if I wanted to be a leasing consultant, I didn’t know much…
As a financial analyst for WinnResidential, and an industry professional working and growing in RPM for three years, I recently joined RPMcareers.org’s Ambassadors program to help bring the next wave of talent to our industry.  This…
My residential property management (RPM) story started a bit earlier than most: My mother was a property manager and my father owned an industry vendor company, so you could say I was born into it! With family ties giving me such a strong connection…
One of the most common questions NAAPAC receives from NAA members is “What’s the difference between the PAC and the Better Government Fund?” NAAPAC contributions come directly from an individual’s personal account, whether it’s the individual’s…
I’m Kim O’Keefe, Property Manager for The Dolben Company and an ambassador for RPMcareers.org. Direct access to RPM Careers ambassadors is an innovative element of RPMcareers.org. Spanning all industry career types, backgrounds, and experiences…
When I graduated from Ball State University, I ended up in a struggling job market where finding employment was nearly impossible. I started searching for careers and apartments in the Indianapolis area, never thinking I’d find both at the same…
Six years in the hospitality industry gave me a foundation. Residential property management (RPM) gave me a future. After spending the better part of a decade managing restaurants and hotels, I was well-versed in overseeing operations and…
When people visit RPMcareers.org, they meet me! I’m Julie, the RPM Careers ambassador featured on the home page of the National Apartment Association’s new website designed to bring talent to our industry. RPM Careers ambassadors — 30 of us,…
Whether it’s through digital advertising, the new RPM Careers Facebook page, or word of mouth from National Apartment Association members and supporters, thousands of applicants are headed to RPMcareers.org to find their new career…