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Spring Workshop + Tradeshow

Wednesday, April 11  |  8:30 - 3:30pm  |  Lynnwood Convention Center
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2:30 - 3:30pm

KASSANDRA ROSE  |  Rent My Way
Kass is a real estate entrepreneur, author, and founder of Rent My Way, an online matchmaking system for renters and landlords that Inc. Magazine called the “LinkedIn for renters.” She has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and has managed over $83 million of rental properties over the course of her career. After seeing what works and what doesn’t firsthand, Kass will walk us through methods you can employ to create sustainable, lasting success for your properties.
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SWTS '18 Session Details


A Neutral Perspective on Service Animals
James Rankin  |  Volunteers of America Dispute Resolution Center
ROOM A  |  10:10 - 11am
Once a tenant moves in with a legitimate service animal there are some important policies to keep in mind regarding the animal. You’ll find that both the tenant and the landlord have protections in place and responsibilities to uphold, and being able to navigate this relationship starts with knowing the role of each person in the situation.

Avoiding Pitfalls in Landlord-Tenant Law
Travis Eller  |  Eller Law Firm, PLLC
ROOM C  |  9 - 9:50am
Legal cases are sometimes won or lost before they start. Learn about nuances that could hurt you should you find yourself in a courtroom. We will go beyond the basics in plain terms that you won’t need a legal dictionary to comprehend.

Energy Efficiency: Increasing Safety + Profitability in Multi-Family Properties
Jennifer Price + David Piscitelli  |  Washington Energy Services
ROOM B  |  9 - 9:50am
Rethinking your property’s maintenance systems can be an excellent way to not only reduce expenses but also increase the safety of your rental units. Using more eco-friendly options can also increase the appeal of your rentals to potential tenants and in this session you’ll learn how.

Fair Chance Housing + Criminal Records
Mike Chin  |  Seattle Office of Civil Rights
ROOM B  |  1:30 - 2:20pm
Learn about the ins and outs of the new “Fair Chance Housing” ordinance that began on Feb. 19 and how it affects your rental properties. You’ll find out the reasons behind the new law as well as what to do to ensure you are in compliance with it moving forward directly from SOCR.

Housing Choice Vouchers
Cynthia West Setel  |  Seattle Housing Authority
ROOM C  |  10:10 - 11am
Many are familiar with Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8), but may not know the full extent of the program. This session will review the details of the program and answer questions that landlords may have about renting to a tenant using the subsidy to help pay their rent.

How to Stay Out of My Office
Sean Flynn  |  Flynn & Associates, PLLC
ROOM A  |  1:30 - 2:20pm
Experienced real estate attorney Sean Flynn will lead you through the best practices to employ in order to preempt the most serious legal concerns facing independent rental owners. Many people don’t even think about legal representation until after they already need it. By preparing now you’ll be well equipped to deal with tenant disputes, zoning + permitting issues, the eviction process, and more.

Multi-Family in Western Washington’s Emerging Markets
Lloyd Ball  |  Anomaly Commercial
ROOM B  |  12:20 - 1:10pm
There are a lot of opportunities for the savvy investor outside of Seattle. Here you’ll learn more about the economic drivers, changing demographics, and performance indicators that make places like Renton, Lynnwood, and SeaTac appealing to focus on in the near future.

Negotiating Well in Difficult Situations with Residents
Nilda Brooklyn  |  Dispute Resolution Center of King County
ROOM C  |  1:30 - 2:20pm
This session will provide you with the tools you need to handle challenging tenants in a polite and effective manner. It will focus on preventative measures to avoid initial conflicts but also provide strategies to resolve them when they do happen.

Residential Leasing for Independent Landlords
Hamilton Gardiner  |  Holmquist & Gardiner, PLLC
ROOM A  |  12:20 - 1:10pm
Your lease is one of the most important documents there is when it comes to your rental property. This presentation will focus on residential lease provisions and the phrases and wording you need to look out for, as well as information on the notices you may need to send to tenants.

Return on Environment: Optimizing Appeal Through Experience + Perception
Tuvia Poliskin  |  t2 Design + Architecture
ROOM C  |  12:20 - 1:10pm
It is increasingly important to market not only the space itself but the overall living experience a prospective tenant can expect at your property. How you present your units will affect the type of tenant you draw in and here you’ll find out what appeals to different demographics and how design can influence their decisions.

The State of Seattle’s Apartment Market:
Breaking Down the Data That Impacts Your Investment

Dylan Simon + Jerrid Anderson  |  Colliers International  |  Seattle Multifamily Team
ROOM A  |  9 - 9:50am
In this presentation, Dylan and Jerrid break down topics from their annual Seattle Apartment Market Study to help apartment owners understand the market better, from rent growth to the state of Seattle’s economy. They’ll also share where they see new development being completed, what future job growth we can expect, and more.

Who’s Watching You + Why: A Discussion About Rental Inspection Programs
Bryan Mize  |  Optimized Inspection Services LLC
ROOM B  |  10:10 - 11am
Find out why cities such as Bellingham, Lacey, Tukwila, and Seattle have introduced rental inspection programs, what they’re looking for, and how a thorough inspection of your property can protect your investment. As similar programs are adopted by more cities across the state it’s important to be aware of how they could affect your properties.

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