Speakers

• Jennifer Staplin, Director of Accounts, Parking Boss 

• Marques Oliver, Director of Enforcement, Parking Boss

• Brett Waller, Director of Government Affairs, WMFHA

 

Multifamily parking can be a frustrating and time consuming problem. During this session, we'll share solutions for management and enforcement to help turn your community parking into a fair amenity for residents. Topics will include revenue generation, best practices, enforcement, and Seattle parking legislation. 

Speaker

• Brian Cross, President, Pinnacle Maintenance Group, Inc.

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Finding the right vendor can be difficult in today’s market. How do you know if they have the proper training, tools or labor force to successfully respond to your needs? This session will cover best practices, and questions you should ask your prospective vendors before sending a work order or estimate request.

Speaker

• Nicolas Yuva, Landlord Mitigation Administrator, Commerce, State of Washington

 

The Landlord Mitigation Program is a fantastic resource for property owners and managers to recapture thousands of dollars each year through reimbursements for damages caused by subsidized tenants and for making modifications to a rental unit to house subsidized tenants. Learn how to avoid writing off thousands of dollars.

Speaker

• Christopher Benis Attorney and Rental Property Owner, Harrison - Benis, LLP / CTB Properties

 

A general overview of RCW 59.18, the Residential Landlord Tenant Act, with an emphasis on the commencement of the landlord-tenant relationship. This includes the latest information on tenant screening and leasing.

Speaker

• Brian O'Connor, Co-Founder, Commercial Analytics

 

For more than a decade, the Seattle area has been one of the hottest apartment markets in the nation, as we saw double-digit rent increases and record setting low levels of vacancy. Commercial Analytics will provide a brief, illuminated summary of a balanced market in 2018 and 2019, and what likely lies ahead in 2020 through 2022.

Speaker

• MaryLou Iverson, International Consultant for Play Areas, The Iverson Associates

• Courtney Brown, Consultant, The Iverson Associates

 

Key Learnings

• Presentation on how to maintain the play area and the importance of documentation.

• How to identify hazards, how to fix or contact for replacement parts.

• Steps for in-house inspections vs. contract out to third party inspectors.

Speaker

• Alexis Eykel, LLP Manager, Landlord Liaison Program

• Tony Lewis, Property Partner Specialist, Landlord Liaison Program

• Eric Lane, Landlord Engagement Specialist, Tacoma Housing Authority

• Mark Melsness, Owner/Operator, Spinnaker Property Management

 

With the new RLTA and ordinances in the state of Washington, supporting Landlords that give second chances is our primary focus. Learn how LLP is supporting landlords in Pierce County that want to make a profit while making a difference. Our model is a great tool to ensure those experiencing homelessness are receiving community support in order to regain stability.

Speaker

• Marcia Gohman, CEO, National Tenant Network - Northwest

 

With this class we compare tenant screening, and all the parts and pieces involved, to making cookies. Assembling ingredients is similar to assembling all the important parts of tenant screening. This is a fun class taught with humor and a lot of valuable information.

Speakers

• Christopher Cutting, Attorney at Law, Cutting Law Office PC

• Jeana K. Poloni, Attorney, Loeffler Law Group PLLC

• Mike Chin, Enforcement Manager, Seattle Office for Civil Rights

 

This panel discussion between a fair housing attorney, fair housing investigator, and fair housing mediator will share experiences and opinions from three different perspectives on common fair​ ​housing topics impacting residential landlords.

Speaker

• Ernie Dittmann, Operations Manager – Fire Division, ServiceMaster of Tacoma, ServiceMaster by ASI

 

If a water loss, fire, or discovery of mold happens at one of your properties, do you have a plan or process in place to address the emergency?  Not being prepared will be costly in time, dollars and tenant satisfaction.  Planning for the worst will leave you not having to hope for the best!

Speaker

• Larry Oxenham, Senior Advisor, American Society for Asset Protection

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Learn the strategies and tools the nation's top firms use to save their clients millions of dollars each  year. From this lecture you will learn:

• What exit strategy is right for you: transfer to family members, complete sale, partial sale, IPO or management buyout? 

• Succession strategies that protect your legacy, maximize your freedom and increase your net worth. 

• Legal tools that allow you to transfer the majority of ownership and still maintain 100% control. 

• How your business succession strategies and estate plan work together. 

• Steps to maximize the sale price of your business. 

• Systems to ensure the continued success of your business through the next generation of owners and managers. 

• How to properly structure your business to minimize taxes on sale or transfer. If not planned for capital gains, estate and gift tax consequences can cripple the ongoing success of a business. 

• Common mistakes and missteps to avoid when selling or creating a succession plan.

Speaker

• Christopher Benis, Attorney, Hecker, Wakefield & Feilberg, P.S.

 

A general overview of RCW 59.18, the Residential Landlord Tenant Act, with an emphasis on typical issues that arise during a tenancy, such as enforcement of rules, rule changes and rent increases, entry to the premises, and repair obligations.

Speaker

• Julie Johnson, Retired Property Manager & Current Rental Property Owner

 

Want to understand how to hire or work better with your property management company? This presentation is for you. Learn about what services a property management provides and your role. As well as understand how to read your management contract.

Speaker

• Tyler Beard, Manager, Fairway Independent Mortgage

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Renovation loans and how to purchase new properties/update properties/etc.

Speaker

• Austin Bowlin, CPA & Partner, Real Estate Transition Solutions

 

Many investment property owners are unwilling to sell a property because of the high taxes that would be due upon sale. However, there are a number of tax strategies available to owners that can reduce, defer, and even eliminate taxes resulting from a sale. We will provide an overview of these strategies, comparing and contrasting the strategies to identify their respective strengths and weaknesses given an owner’s unique objectives and situation.

Speaker

• Eric Steven, President, Steven Law Office

 

In this session you will learn about the new laws regulating Landlord Tenant relations in Washington. you will learn policies and strategies to assist in enforcement of Tenant duties under the new laws.

Speaker

• Christopher Cutting, Attorney at Law, Cutting Law Office PC

 

Landlords are in a better position than most creditors to collect outstanding balances from their former customers. This session covers how to prepare yourself to collect starting when the tenant applies to move in, how to decide what collection options are best for each debt, and how to carry out your chosen collection option.

Speaker

• Rob Trickler, Attorney, The Law Office of Rob W. Trickler PLLC

• Chester Baldwin, Attorney and Lobbyist, Public Affairs Consulting, LLC

 

This presentation will go over all of the substantive changes in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act that transpired out of the 2019 legislative session. It will include commentary on some of the recommended and required changes in our best practices with regard to each legislative change and include questions and answers. It will also include, to the extent known at the time of the show, where we expect the 2020 legislative session to go regarding additional related changes.

Speaker

• Pam Taylor, Associate Director of Housing Choice Vouchers, King County Housing Authority

• Rich Price, Program Manager, Tacoma Housing Authority

• Dave Wellings, Housing Choice Voucher Administrator, Seattle Housing Authority

• Amar Randev, Senior Housing Program Manager for Landlord Liaisons, King County Housing Authority

 

Representatives from the three largest Housing Authorities in the region Seattle, King County, and Tacoma will provide an interactive session for current and prospective landlords on how to rent to subsidized tenants using the Housing Choice Voucher Program. They will give an overview of the program including how to best navigate the inspection process and to collaborate for successful lease ups.

Speaker

• Christopher Benis, Attorney, Hecker, Wakefield & Feilberg, P.S.

 

A general overview of RCW 59.18, the Residential Landlord Tenant Act, with an emphasis on matters arising at the conclusion of a tenancy, such as termination, eviction, and statutory rights to early termination.

Moderator

• Tyler Bjarnson, Business Development Manager, Walls Property Management

Speakers

• Preston Walls, Principal, Walls Property Management

• Stacy Holden, Industry Principal and Director, Appfolio

• Tim McKay, Senior Vice President, Colliers

• Brian Platt, Broker, Paragon Real Estate Advisors

 

Industry Leaders share their predictions on technology, communication and other fast changing industry standards.

Speaker

• Cory Brewer, General Manager, Windermere Property Management / Lori Gill & Associates

 

Please join Cory Brewer for a recap of 2019 rental activity in the King/Pierce/Snohomish market. He will touch on pricing and market time trends, as well as some of the new legal guidelines affecting the industry. This statistics-heavy presentation will focus primarily on single family rental property activity (Houses and Condos, as opposed to apartments) as this is the primary focus of his property management brokerage.

Speaker

• Maureen Jones, Certified Financial Planner, Viridian RIA, LLC

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Financial planning with investment properties entails coordinating those properties with other investment assets. Tax Planning, estate planning, and debt structure need to be addressed holistically in the context of your entire financial circumstances. Learn how to manage risk while maximizing your wealth and protecting your family.

Speakers

• Heather Pierce, Deputy Director of Government Affairs, Rental Housing Association of Washington

• Erin Dury Moore, Executive Director, West Seattle Helpline

• Lisa Barnes, Program Manager, Queen Anne Helpline

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An expert panel of Seattle rental assistance providers moderated by the RHAWA advocacy staff discuss the broad challenges and benefits surrounding rental assistance programs and how to help tenants, experiencing financial hardship to utilize their services.

Speaker

• Bryan D. Mize, Owner, President, Optimized Inspection Services, LLC

 

Knowledge is power. As a manager, perhaps it is the power to document the property and its needs before an issue becomes a liability. As an owner, it is the power to make maintenance decisions based upon known facts, or to project future capital costs. In the acquisition phase it is the power to negotiate. Thorough, unbiased inspections are a critical component of proper investing strategy.

Speakers

• Rachel Grimes, Property Manager, Holland Residential

• Brian Cross, President, Pinnacle Maintenance Group, Inc.

 

It can sometimes be challenging for office and maintenance to work together. There can be many reasons this working relationship may not produce the most efficient and effective results you are hoping for. Communication along with a few other core concepts can assist with this process! Attend this insightful session to learn more on how to create a cohesive and happy partnership between these core teams!

Speaker

• Travis Andrews, Commercial Real Estate Broker, Paragon Real Estate Advisors

• Bob McGrouther, Income Property Loan Officer, Luther Burbank

 

Bob and Travis will discuss the apartment investment market trends through 2019 and what 2020 has on the horizon for owners, including:

• Cap rates

• Rent and vacancy rates 

• Expense trends

• Interest rates  

• Overall valuation expectations

Speaker

• Rob Trickler, Attorney, The Law Office of Rob W. Trickler PLLC

• Chester Baldwin, Attorney and Lobbyist, Public Affairs Consulting, LLC

 

This presentation will go over all of the substantive changes in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act that transpired out of the 2019 legislative session. It will include commentary on some of the recommended and required changes in our best practices with regard to each legislative change and include questions and answers. It will also include, to the extent known at the time of the show, where we expect the 2020 legislative session to go regarding additional related changes.

Speaker

• Nick Mungia, VP of Customer Success, Showdigs

 

A deep dive into leasing funnel optimization, covering tactical steps to lease properties effectively, tradeoffs of a high producing funnel, and a look at how those tradeoffs can put property manager and owner incentives at odds with each other.

Speaker

• Erik Halverson, Managing Attorney, Halverson Law, PLLC

 

It is important to be careful when considering renting to a marijuana business. There are many factors to consider before deciding to participate in the industry, as it is rapidly evolving and full of obstacles. In this seminar, Erik will outline common issues he has seen landlords face when renting to a marijuana business and offer guidance to help landlords protect their interests.

Speaker

• Shkelqim Kelmendi, Executive Director, Housing Connector

 

What if we could make more progress in addressing our housing crisis by partnering with property owners and managers instead of alienating the industry that holds the majority of housing supply in the region? When a unit sits vacant, it is not only a financial loss to the property owner, it is a loss for our community. And there lies an opportunity for a solution that is a win-win for all partied involved.

A strategy focused on property owners and mangers that provides free referrals for vacant units as well as the financial support that allows Property Partners to rent to families most in need of housing, results in more people accessing a home and your property generating consistent revenue.

Speaker

• Peter Vierthaler, Manager, Northwest Partners, LLC/Leading Charge

 

With the latest in technology there is a lot we can accomplish with existing buildings to reduce expenses, generate income and create capacity for car charging. With energy retrofits and solar panels we can save money and generate income for apartment and condominium properties. With the latest in car charging technology we can take advantage of new found electric capacity to charge more cars.

Speaker

• Tamara Simon, Owner & Designated Broker, My Real Estate Network LLC

 

There are times when you have to move out of your comfort zone to be a successful landlord.

Problems:

• High Purchase Price = Negative cash flow or low rate of return.

• Local Laws are not landlord friendly. 

• Rent Control. 

Solutions: 

• We give you the direction, resources and tools you need to analyze rental markets anywhere in the United States.

• You will learn how to meet your goals with your real estate investment property. 

• Discover 7 ways to reduce risk and increase the rewards when you purchase investment property.

Speaker

• Brian Cross, President, Pinnacle Maintenance Group, Inc.

 

Pinnacle uses, and owns proprietary software which allows our office staff to provide real time billing, technician arrival windows, idle times and onsite work time which integrates with our fleet tracking system. All of these systems allow us to provide accurate billing and data for our customers. As companies scale in size, managing your fleet and employees through software is extremely important to maintain quality and profitability.

Speaker​ 

• Evan Loeffler, Attorney, Loeffler Law Group PLLC

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From lease disputes to marijuana usage to serving notices, there are many potential tenant disputes that face today's landlords and property managers. In this seminar, Attorney Evan Loeffler will highlight 20 common tenant problems that lead to costly legal matters.

 

Inspections, discrimination, damage deposits, smoking, tenant criminal behavior, emotional pets, and more. Save time, money and aggravation by avoiding these disputes before they begin. This is a great refresher for the seasoned professional and a solid foundation for new landlords, property managers and owners.

Speaker

• Mark Gjurasic, Principal/Public Affairs Consultant, Public Affairs of Washington LLC​

• Rob Trickler, WLA, Attorney, The Law Office of Rob W. Trickler PLLC

• Chester Baldwin, WLA

• Kyle Woodring, Lobbyist, Rental Housing Association

• Christopher Cutting, Attorney at Law, Cutting Law Office PC

 

Join this experienced panel of speakers to discuss current bills going through legislation that will have major changes and impact on the landlord tenant laws.

Speaker

• Enrique Jevons, Regional Director, Mynd Property Management

 

Using his experiences from starting a property management company, Jevons Property Management, with over 800 units and managing his personal 71 units, Enrique will teach you how to start, operate and sell a property management company. Enrique will also speak to the benefits of using data and technology in managing properties.