Round Table Hosted by the State College Regional Advisory Council (Spring)

The PAA and the State College Regional Advisory Council are proud to present:

Round Table Discussion (Spring Session)and Happy Hour

April 15th, 2026

@ Vairo Village Apartments Clubhouse

550 Oakwood Avenue

State College, PA 16803

FREE for Property Management Professionals.

***This is a member and non-member event.

*** In order for supplier partner members to attend you must be a sponsor of this event.

There are two Sponsor Tickets:

1. Table Top Sponsor-$50 (4 Available)(Member ONLY)
2. Raffle Basket Sponsor- Sponsor will bring a NEW non-member Supplier to the event and a basket worth $100. (Non-member ONLY)

Q: Who should attend this event?

A: All On-site Team Positions

Q: What is a PAA Round Table Discussion?

A: The PAA Round Table Discussion is a gathering of property management professionals who brainstorm and discuss selected topics that are prominent in the multifamily industry.  Members are able to express ideas and ask questions of their industry colleagues.

Q: What are the topics for the PAA Spring Round Table Discussion?

A:  TOPICS:

• The Big‑Picture Lens: Trends, Opportunities, and KPIs That Matter
  • 1. How has property management changed in the last 3–5 years, and what shifts do you think are here to stay?
    2. Where do you see the biggest opportunities for improving efficiency without sacrificing resident satisfaction?
    3. What KPIs truly matter most today—and which ones do we overemphasize?
• Modern Leasing Playbook: Tactics, Trends, and Team Adaptation
  • 4. What leasing strategies are proving most effective in today’s market—concessions, flexible lease terms, or experience-driven leasing?
    5. How do you balance speed-to-lease with tenant quality, especially during high vacancy periods?
    6. What role does technology (CRM tools, virtual tours, AI leasing assistants) play in improving leasing outcomes—and where does it fall short?
    7. How are leasing teams adapting to changing renter expectations around transparency, communication, and flexibility?
    8. What’s one leasing practice you stopped doing—and why was it the right call?
    9. How are onsite leasing teams adapting to faster leasing cycles and higher resident expectations?
    10. What leasing practices work well for traditional multifamily but need to be rethought for student living—and vice versa?
• Critical Conversations for Modern Maintenance & Operations Teams
  • 11. How do you prioritize preventive maintenance versus reactive maintenance in a cost-conscious environment?
    12. What are the biggest challenges in staffing and retaining skilled maintenance teams today?
    13. How do you measure maintenance performance beyond response times?
    14. What maintenance issues generate the most resident complaints, and how have you addressed them systemically?
    15. How has technology (work order systems, IoT, smart building tools) improved—or complicated—maintenance operations?
• Materials, Supplies & Vendor Strategy: Essential Prompts for Operational Excellence
  • 16. How are rising material and supply costs impacting maintenance budgets and long-term planning?
    17. What strategies are you using to manage supply chain disruptions or inconsistent product availability?
    18. Do you prioritize standardization of materials across properties, or flexibility based on property needs—and why?
    19. How do you evaluate vendors beyond price (reliability, responsiveness, sustainability, quality)?
    20. What’s one supply or material change that delivered unexpected savings or performance improvements?
• Strategic Horizons: Questions That Shape Tomorrow’s Property Management

  • 22. What innovations in leasing, maintenance, or materials are you most excited about in the next few years?
    23. If you could give one piece of advice to property managers navigating today’s market, what would it be?
    24. What’s one question property management leaders should be asking—but often don’t?

Q: What is the PAA Round Table Format?

A: The PAA will have timed topic discussion for the attending group. 

Q: Where should I park?

A: Free parking at Vairo Village Apartments 

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