Here is the first in a series of comprehensive articles recapping the 2009 RealPage User Conference in Dallas, July 12-14.

Owners and operators from across the multifamily industry huddled up at the 2009 RealPage User Conference, determined to map out a game plan for weathering uncertain economic times. Coached by RealPage President Steve Winn, attendees studied the tools and strategies they can deploy to help cut expenses and stem bleeding from falling rents during the nation's longest recession since World War II.

Read the entire article here.

It's that time of year again.

True, the NFL season starts tonight, but I'm talking about budget season.

As you work the numbers for next year, be sure to plan on attending the 2010 RealPage User Conference in Las Vegas, July 25-27. You won't want to miss this outstanding opportunity to network with industry peers, talk with product experts, and get a sneak preview of next-generation RealPage solutions.

Registration is now open and only $495. Rooms at the Wynn Las Vegas are currently at a discounted rate of $169/night.

And while you're registering, check out the new User Conference web site. It features a video of the 2009 keynote address, where “Coach” Steve Winn, with some help from All-Star performers, presented a comprehensive playbook to help you prevail in this economic environment. The playbook also includes a series of articles that recap key sessions and products featured at the conference. Four articles are currently posted with more to come so be sure to follow the User Conference Blog for updates.

So break out the calculators and make some room on the spreadsheet for this invaluable multifamily opportunity.

It's worth every penny.

Here are some links to additional coverage of the 2009 user conference:

• New Expectations in Multifamily Technology ROI: Q&A with RealPage's Steve Winn (from Multifamily Executive)
• Building Your Online Corporate Mullet (from Tidbits from The Apartment Marketing Nerd blog, contains link to session slides)

• SPECIAL REPORT: Modest Recovery Will Take Place in Apartment Market from 2011 to 2013 (From Multi-Housing News)
• SPECIAL REPORT: At User Conference, RealPage Launches New Products to Help Businesses in Good and Bad Times (From Multi-Housing News)
• Episode 9: RealPage User Conference (From Tidbits from the Apartment Nerd, a blog by RealPage customer Mark Jullen)
• Thundersticks, HO! (From Multifamily Executive)