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That’s a wrap on this year’s CAI Annual Conference & Exposition!

Thank you to everyone who spent time with our team last week. It was great hearing firsthand about the challenges communities are facing and the opportunities ahead.

One thing is clear: recognizing and retaining great staff is more important than ever. That’s why we’re excited to help communities show appreciation through TippingLink, a simple and secure way for residents to thank the people who make their community run smoothly.

If we didn’t get a chance to connect at the conference, learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q04ksp3l0

Three concierges, two maintenance techs, and your head porter all asking for the same week off in July. Pool opening Saturday. Two move-ins on the same Friday in August. This is property management staffing in summer, and the buildings that handle it well aren’t lucky- they just started planning early enough.

Most resident frustration in summer isn’t about the staffing gap. It’s about not knowing the staffing gap exists. A 200-word notice in late May, a pinned summer FAQ, and real-time updates when coverage shifts will save you 80 percent of the complaints you usually field in July.

You have the headcount you have. PTO is going to happen. The question is whether you treated April as the sprint to get ahead, or July as the crisis mitigation period. Here’s how to set up your summer for success with staffing: https://hubs.ly/Q04kjZFk0

Pool deck. Gym. BBQ grills. Party room. Cabanas. The rooftop. Every shared amenity in your building gets contested in summer, and the front desk ends up playing referee.

Most amenity booking complaints aren't about capacity. They're about process. Residents don't mind waitlists. They mind not knowing when they can book, why someone else got the slot, and whether the rules were applied fairly. Amenity booking software fixes all three.

The buildings that handle peak summer well aren't the ones with the most amenities. They're the ones with systems that scale through demand spikes without putting it all on the staff. Here's how your community can handle amenity bookings this summer: https://hubs.ly/Q04jgyD70