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Level up at IRO Summit 2025 

Join us Nov. 6, 2025

Get ready for the ultimate learning experience for independent rental owners. Presented by NAA and Yardi Breeze, this free virtual conference delivers expert insights, practical strategies and cutting-edge tools to help IROs thrive — no matter the size of your portfolio. 

On-demand sessions packed with actionable advice 

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Exclusive giveaways 

Bonus sessions to help you brush up on the latest tech

EXPERT SPEAKERS & ENGAGING SESSIONS

Tech On Your Terms: Making AI Work For Independent Rental Owners


Jeff Galen

Owner, Safe Home Property Management 

David Franklin

Industry Principal, Yardi 

Chris Ulep

Vice President, Yardi Breeze 

NAA Legislative & Regulatory Update

Nicole Upano

AVP, Housing Policy & Regulatory Affairs, NAA

Balancing The Business: Wellness & Balance (or Boundaries) for IROs

Kendra Butterfield

Regional Manager, Vesta Realty LLC

Urvashi Foster

Owner & Manager, Georgetown Apartments

Ishea Shepherd

Assistant Vice President, AMC Delancey Group, Inc

Hold 'Em, Fold 'Em Or Run: Hiring Staff Doesn't Have To Be A Gamble

Dawn Ford

Broker & Founder, Smart Apartment Solutions & Smart Moves

Demetrio Jimenez

President & Owner, Tropicana Properties Inc

Kari Negri

CEO, SKY Properties, Inc

Megan Orser

CEO & Residential Manager, Smart Apartment Solutions & Smart Moves

New Applicant Fraud Risks In Rental Housing: Detection, Mitigation & Workflow Integration

Dustin Dalee

Associate Director, Yardi

The Important Role Of IROs In Affordable Housing 


Demetrio Jimenez

President & Owner, Tropicana Properties Inc.

Steve Lightner

Owner & Manager, Jefferson West Apartments

Nicole Upano

AVP, Housing Policy & Regulatory Affairs, NAA

Collaborative Bargaining Or Self Insurance Funds

Jim Ellis

Vice President, Multifamily Division, HUB International

Jeremy Thomason

Managing Principal, Acquisitions, Convolo Capital 

TESTIMONIALS

Why IROs Should Attend This Summit

"Nicole’s presentation was full of important information! I absolutely need to watch it again. I’d also like to get involved in those calls and letters to our representatives. Thank you for your work to keep this industry on track!"

"This education and training presentation was succinct and needed. Thank you! I'll be looking for the recording and slides so I can review this awesome material again and again."

“There is so much going on. I appreciate the updates and the resources to keep up to date.” 

"Anyone participating in this Summit is getting faster, further than just learning by trial and error."

“The event was very informative and covered a wide range of topics some of which I wasn't aware would have been important or even a factor.” 

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