Ruff Math Made Easy: See the Impact From Decisions to Dollars- Zoom 2026
Ruff Math Made Easy:
See the Impact From Decisions to Dollars
Property management is more than operations, it’s an
investment strategy. When we approach our work with
this mindset, we not only elevate residents’
experiences but also deliver stronger results for
owners, investors, and our teams. This session equips
attendees with a clear understanding of key
performance metrics and financial calculations that
drive success. Participants will learn to interpret and
apply common terms, reports, and formulas to
communicate effectively, align with organizational
goals, and make data-driven decisions. Attendees will
gain practical insight into occupancy metrics, the
structure and purpose of operating and cash flow
statements, and how day-to-day decisions impact
both NOI and overall property value.
Takeaways:
● Occupancy Related Terms & Calculations
○ Understand key occupancy terms used in property management
○ Learn to differentiate and calculate both Physical Occupancy and Economic
Occupancy
● Financial Terms, Calculations & Statements
○ Gain familiarity with essential financial terminology
○ Understanding the structure and purpose of Operating Statements and Cash Flow
Statements
● Investment Terms & Calculations
○ Understand and calculate the interplay between Cap Rates, NOI, & property values -
to reveal the impact of every dollar added to or subtracted from NOI.
○ Prepare for budgeting by learning ROI & Payback period calculations
About your Presenter:
Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty, is the Vice
President of Education at PetScreening. Previously,
she was a direct property management industry
member with extensive experience providing
management and oversight for a mix of portfolios,
including apartment communities, manufactured
housing communities, and HOAs.
Cowart helped launch the Charleston Apartment
Association, served as its president, and then
became the president of the South Carolina
Apartment Association and an NAA regional vice
president. She has chaired four NAA committees,
most recently the 2021 Legislative Committee.
Cowart was recently inducted into the South Carolina
Apartment Association Hall of Fame. She is a
passionate advocate for industry education, pets,
and assistance animals. Cowart has a degree in the
management of human resources, holds her CPM
from IREM, has been certified as a Fair Housing
Specialist by the National Center for Housing
Management, and has been certified as an Adult
Mental Health First Aid Instructor by the National
Council for Mental Wellbeing.
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