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Keynote
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EXHIBITOR HALL
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Time: 2:30 - 3:30pm
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Sean Martin
RHAWA Executive Director Sean is a housing industry expert who has worked on rental housing policy across the state since 2005. In 2018 he was named Executive Director of RHAWA. He has drawn on his background in government affairs to ensure that RHAWA continues to be on the forefront of policy discussions and spreading awareness about changes in the industry. |
Sarah Laidler
NARPM WA Chapter President Sarah oversees the operations of Accolade Properties in addition to her responsibilities as NARPM's Washington Chapter President. With over a decade of experience in the multi-family housing industry, Sarah enjoys pulling from this expertise and blending it into the single-family side of the industry. |
Jim Wiard
WMFHA Executive Director As the Executive Director of WMFHA, Jim oversees the day-to-day operations of the association, works with administrative staff and volunteer members to implement the vision and goals of the association. Jim worked for Guardian Real Estate Services for 20 years, most recently as Senior Vice President with a portfolio of 130 properties and 12,000 units in 6 states. |
SWTS '19 Session Details
Financial Strategies for Uncertain Times
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Maureen Jones, CFP®
Viridian Advisors |
Room A
Time 9 - 9:50am |
After several years of growth, the rental market has cooled in some areas. Others are just now picking up steam. This session will give you sustainable strategies to employ that will prove useful in any market conditions.
How to Pay Less Tax in 2020
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Room C
Time 12:20 - 1:10pm |
Owners of real estate have a number of options available to them when it comes to tax strategies, and each situation is different. This session will break down ways to leverage your property in new ways and make sure you’re accessing all the options you have available to you as a rental property owner.
Making Sense of Today’s Market
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Room A
Time 10:10 - 11am |
Find out what the rental market is doing and the reasons for that behavior in this session. Learn about economic + development trends and how they affect your rental property.
Minimizing Vacancy in a Softer Market
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Room A
Time 1:30 - 2:20pm |
As competition has slowed and vacancy length has increased, it’s more important than ever to get and keep good tenants. Find out what improvements you can make, amenities that tenants find desirable, and policies you can put in place to set your property apart from the rest.
Rental Property Security and Law Enforcement
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CSO Tonya Seaberry
Des Moines Police Department |
Room C
Time 1:30 - 2:20pm |
Learn best practices to employ for a more secure rental
property and when to involve the police if problems occur. Find out how to work
with officers to achieve your desired results and maintain a safe and friendly
atmosphere with your tenants.
Resolving Housing Conflicts: An Opportunity to Increase Tenant Satisfaction While Protecting Your Bottom Line
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Room A
Time 12:20 - 1:10pm |
Conflict is inevitable, the outcomes are not. Addressing and resolving conflict has the potential to strengthen relationships. Come learn from a certified mediator how to identify the root cause of a conflict and techniques for crafting win-win solutions.
The New Washington Landlord-Tenant Law
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First Session
Second Session Third Session |
Jeana Poloni
Loeffler Law Group Christopher Benis Hecker, Wakefield & Feilberg Evan Loeffler Loeffler Law Group |
Room B
Time 9 - 9:50am Room B Time 10:10 - 11am Room B Time 12:20 - 1:10pm |
This session will cover the changes to Washington’s RLTA that will need to be followed by all landlords moving forward. Changes will need to happen to policies that many have followed for years and our attorneys are here to help. This session will be offered three times to ensure everyone has an opportunity to get this critical information.
Using LLCs to Manage Your Estate
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Room C
Time 10:10 - 11am |
Find out how to form and use an LLC to protect yourself and your property in this session. There are many decisions to make when it comes to estate planning, and determining whether an LLC will be beneficial to you should be near the top of that list
What Happened in Olympia this Year?
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First Session
Second Session |
Heather Pierce
Deputy Director of Government Affairs Sean Flynn Flynn & Associates, PLLC Christopher Cutting Cutting Law Office PC, LT Services Kyle Woodring RHAWA Lobbyist |
Room C
Time 9 - 9:50am Room B Time 1:30 - 2:20pm |
Get updates on bills that were introduced, the debate around them, and how to handle the results of the most recent legislative session. You’ll also get an idea of what to expect next year and advice on what you can do to influence the result.
