In July 2026, A. J. Johnson, a renowned expert in the field, will team up with the esteemed Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association to provide training for real estate professionals. This session, designed for those in the affordable multifamily housing sector, will be conducted via a live webinar. The schedule for the July session is as follows:
July 14: Budgeting 101 for Multifamily Housing - Course Overview
This 2-hour introductory course offers a foundational understanding of budgeting and financial management tailored to affordable multifamily housing. The training will prepare property managers with the key skills to assess and oversee operating funds, boost net operating income (NOI), and maintain accurate financial reports.
Key Discussion Areas
- Introduction to Budgeting & Financial Management:
- Importance of tracking income and expenses
- Overview of cash receipts, expenditures, reserves, and security deposits
- Evaluation of Operating Funds:
- Understanding profitability and return on investment (ROI) for rental real estate
- The Cash Flow Chart:
- Definition and significance of Net Operating Income (NOI)
- Owner's assessment of pre-tax and after-tax cash flow
- Gross Potential Rental Income:
- Calculation and importance of maximum rent income
- Vacancy & Collection Loss:
- Measures of vacancy (physical and economic)
- Impact of vacancies and collection losses on gross potential rental income
- Miscellaneous Income:
- Sources of additional income beyond scheduled rent
- Effective Gross Income:
- Calculation involving vacancy and collection loss and miscellaneous income
- Operating Expenses:
- Categories of operating expenses including payroll, maintenance, utilities, and more
- Net Operating Income (NOI):
- Importance of maximizing NOI as a measure of management success
- Debt Service:
- Explanation of debt service and its impact on financial management
- Cash Flow:
- Calculation of cash flow and its importance in financial management
- Income and Expense Categories:
- Detailed discussion on various income and expense categories
- Budgeting:
- Types of budgets: operating, capital, and long-range
- Annual budgeting process and importance of quarterly updates
- Operating Budget:
- Monthly planning and detailed allocation of income and expenses
- Annual Budget:
- Historical vs. zero-based budgeting
- Review and approval process with property owners
- Capital and Long-Range Budget:
- Planning for future capital expenditures and long-term financial forecasting
- Summary:
- Key takeaways on maximizing NOI, effective budgeting, and financial management in multifamily housing
Learning Objectives
- Develop Skills in Financial Management: Understand the basics of budgeting, financial tracking, and reporting.
- Maximize Property Income: Learn techniques to increase NOI and manage operating expenses efficiently.
- Effective Budget Planning: Gain knowledge on creating accurate operating, capital, and long-range budgets.
- Improve Financial Decision-Making: Enhance ability to make informed financial decisions to benefit property operations.
Target Audience
- Property Managers
- Financial Officers
- Asset Managers
- Compliance Officers in the multifamily housing sector
Conclusion
Budgeting 101 for Multifamily Housing offers essential training on managing the financial aspects of affordable housing properties. By the course's end, participants will have the knowledge and tools to maintain the financial health and sustainability of their properties.
This session is part of a year-long collaboration between A. J. Johnson and MidAtlantic AHMA aimed to equip affordable housing professionals with the knowledge to navigate the complex requirements of various oversight agencies effectively.
Persons interested in this training may register by visiting either www.ajjcs.net or https://www.mid-atlanticahma.org.