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WEST MICHIGAN EVENTS
05-27-2013 · 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Office Closure for Holiday
Our office will be closed Monday, May 27, 2013 for the Memorial Day Holiday.
The RPOA office will reopen Tuesday, May 28, 2013 @ 9 am.
05-30-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Protecting Your Assets
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
As a landlord, do you know if you're protected from vandalism, damage from burst pipes, or injuries resulting from environmental sources such as mold? Will your personal assets be protected from claims and creditors in a financial crisis?
If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or have other questions about your legal rights and responsibilities as a landlord, this course is for you!
Join Bill Reens, RPOA Attorney, as he explains how to best protect your valuable assets from claims, lawsuits, and other un-doings. Learn about what situations can create financial problems for landlords, your liability risk, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your assets through business structure. Also, learn about insurance and how trusts affect these issues.
$25/RPOA Gold members, $35/RPOA Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online...
http://protecting05302013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
06-06-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Buying & Selling Real Estate for Profit
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
It is important to understand the rules and laws of real estate investment, whether you are a current owner or considering entering the market! There are many pitfalls and problems that can arise in real estate investment: learn how to avoid complications and difficulties while saving money in the process. Join Tom Koetsier, RPOA Board President and experienced real estate investor and broker, as he eliminates the mystery from purchasing real estate. Through his class you will learn how to KEEP IT LEGAL AND PROFITABLE as you negotiate inspections, title work, transfer taxes, and other important real estate transactions. $25/RPOA Gold members; $35 RPOA Silver and Non-members http://buying06062013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 616-454-3385 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
06-11-2013 · 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
APOD 101: It's All About the Numbers
Presented by Russ VandenToorn, Realtor, Property Manager and Investor. Do you know all the different kinds of returns from investment in real estate and how they are calculated? This course will help both realtors and investors to understand, analyze, and complete the key elements of the Annual Property Operating Data form. $25/Gold members, $35/Silver members and non-members Click this link to register online...
http://apod06112013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
06-13-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Self Directed IRA's and Real Estate
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Presented by Mark Andresky, CExp, ABI, CBI & RPOA member. Learn how to use self-directed IRA's to finance real estate deals while increasing profits and avoiding taxes.
$25/RPOA Gold members, $35/RPOA Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online... http://selfdirected06132013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
06-13-2013 · 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Renovation, Repair, & Painting
Richard TenHoor, Certified Lead Safe Work Practices Trainer, Landlord and RPOA Member, will teach lead-safe work practices in a comprehensive session. Not knowing how to work in a lead-safe manner can expose your rental business to liability. The EPA now requires all landlords to use lead-safe work practices and be certified under the new RRP rules.
Sponsored by: RPOA of Kent County to be held at:
Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County 1459 Michigan St NE Grand Rapids
Seating limited to only 8 participants! Don't wait to register.
RRP Participant- $139.00
(Must be paid in advance. No onsite registration. "Participation" in the Get the Lead Out program is defined as a completed and accepted application for the program. This is verifiable through the City offices.)
Click this link to register online... http://rrp06132013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
06-20-2013 · 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Understanding HUD
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Presented by Mike Childress, Licensed Realtor, HUD Certified Dealer
Class will include current HUD changes and updates as well as:
HUD homes FAQ's Bidding and submitting offers Sales contracts Special programs & incentives Broker registration process Questions & answers
$25/Gold members, $35/Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online... http://hud06202013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
06-25-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Rehabbing for Profits: Part 1 & Part 2
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 4 hours!*
Darrell DeWard, Real Estate Investor and Landlord, will teach various methods for determining the value of a property, developing repair budgets, accounting for hold and transaction costs, and calculating ROI. Part 2 of this seminar is on Thursday. You will be going on site.
$50/RPOA Gold members, $70/RPOA Silver members and non-members Click this link to register online... http://rehab06252013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
07-09-2013 · 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Foundations of Buying, Selling & Leasing Rental Property for Realtors
*Con-Ed Approved class for Realtors. Earn 2 Hours*
Clay Powell, Director of RPOA, will provide a complete overview of the entire rental business--from buying a property through management and selling. Some of the points to be covered in the course include:
· Proper due diligence before buying or turning your existing home into a rental property.
· Federal, State, and local regulations regarding rental property ownership and management.
· Methods for effective management, including tenant screening, dealing with problem tenants, evictions, and more.
· Setting rental rates and effectively advertising rental property.
· Proper forms to use for leasing.
· What to do before selling a rental property.
$25/members, $35/non-members Click this link to register online.. http://foundations07092013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
08-15-2013 · 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Creating Wealth with Seller Finance
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 4 hours!*
If youre in real estate--whether a licensed real estate professional, real estate investor or landlord--understanding seller financing is huge. Mark Andresky, real estate broker and investor, will share his wealth of knowledge on putting together land contracts, leases with options, and more.
$49 for RPOA Gold members; $69 for RPOA Silver members or Non-members and no charge for RPOA Platinum members To register, please click the link below:
http://sellerfinance08152013.eventbrite.com
Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
09-05-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Managing Your Bottom Line
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Getting into real estate investment can be easy.... keeping the financial records necessary to manage expenses, cash flow, rent collection and tax preparation can be challenging.
Duane Culver, Certified Public Accountant, will teach the fundamentals of financial recordkeeping, cash vs. accrual, determining basis, how assets and income are managed under an LLC, and a lot more.
$25/Gold Members, $35/Silver Members and Non-members
Click this link to register online...
http://managing09052013.eventbrite.com
Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
09-10-2013 · 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Home Inspection for Real Estate Investing
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Recognizing what to look for in terms of damage and cosmetic issues---and the knowing the difference is knowledge every investor needs. Most of us are not professional contractors and need help determining what kinds of repairs are needed or when a property is "beyond repair."
Steve Brink, West Michigan Home Inspectors, LLC, will teach you how to analyze a property from top to bottom.
$25/ RPOA Gold members, $35/RPOA Silver member and non-members
Click this link to register online... http://homeinspections09102013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
09-12-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Marketing & Screening for Good Tenants
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Clay Powell, Director of RPOA/REI and a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, will present a thorough look into getting your apartments rented by using different marketing strategies.
This course covers the essentials needed to find and attract the best possible tenants. The participants will learn a wide variety of marketing strategies and methods for screening tenants to obtain the greatest profit.
$25/RPOA Gold members, $35/RPOA Silver and non-members
Click this link to register online...
http://marketing09122013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
09-19-2013 · 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Exit Strategies for the Real Estate Industry
The Rental Property Owners Association (RPOA) is proud to host Mark Andresky, Certified Exit Planner, Real Estate Broker and Investor who will share proven strategies to turn your real estate investments and business into a reliable stream of income that will last a lifetime.
Its never too early or too
late to think about how you're going to build wealth and plan for retirement.
Real estate professionals can benefit immensely by understanding how their
clients can best benefit from different real estate investment and exit strategies.
Starting early and developing the right plan can produce the results you or
your clients need to retire in style.The course will include, but not be limited to:
· Maximizing your wealth from your real estate business and investments · Reinvesting real estate profits to increase wealth · Determining when and how much youll need to retire · Choosing the best transition option(s) · Reducing or eliminating taxes and expenses · Avoiding costly mistakes and leaving money on the table · Protecting your assets and minimizing risk · Passing on your wealth and leaving a legacy · Building a roadmap to success & security.
$49.00 for RPOA Gold members; $69.00 for RPOA Silver members or non-members Click this link to register online...
http://exitstrategies09192013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
09-24-2013 · 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Foundations of Buying, Selling & Leasing Rental Property for Realtors
*Con-Ed Approved class for Realtors. Earn 2 Hours*
Clay Powell, Director of RPOA, will provide a complete overview of the entire rental business--from buying a property through management and selling. Some of the points to be covered in the course include:
· Proper due diligence before buying or turning your existing home into a rental property.
· Federal, State, and local regulations regarding rental property ownership and management.
· Methods for effective management, including tenant screening, dealing with problem tenants, evictions, and more.
· Setting rental rates and effectively advertising rental property.
· Proper forms to use for leasing.
· What to do before selling a rental property.
$25/members, $35/non-members Click this link to register online.. http://foundations09242013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
10-01-2013 · 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Protecting Your Assets
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
As a landlord, do you know if you're protected from vandalism, damage from burst pipes, or injuries resulting from environmental sources such as mold? Will your personal assets be protected from claims and creditors in a financial crisis?
If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or have other questions about your legal rights and responsibilities as a landlord, this course is for you!
Join George Pawlowski, RPOA Attorney, as he explains how to best protect your valuable assets from claims, lawsuits, and other un-doings. Learn about what situations can create financial problems for landlords, your liability risk, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your assets through business structure. Also, learn about insurance and how trusts affect these issues.
$25/RPOA Gold members, $35/RPOA Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online...
http://assets10012013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
10-10-2013 · 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Creating Wealth with Seller Finance
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 4 hours!*
If you're in real estate--whether a licensed real estate professional, real estate investor or landlord--understanding seller financing is huge. Mark Andresky, real estate broker and investor, will share his wealth of knowledge on putting together land contracts, leases with options, and more.
$49 for RPOA Gold members; $69 for RPOA Silver members or Non-members and no charge for RPOA Platinum members To register, please click the link below:
http://sellerfinance10102013.eventbrite.com
Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
10-17-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tax Strategies for Maximum Profit
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Duane Culver of Culver, Wood & Culver, CPA's, will discuss the insight and techniques needed to reduce and potentially eliminate real estate investment taxes.
$25/RPOA Gold members, $35/RPOA Silver members and non-members
Click here to register: http://taxstrategies10172013.eventbrite.com
Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
10-22-2013 · 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Self Directed IRA's and Real Estate
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Presented by Mark Andresky, CExp, ABI, CBI & RPOA member. Learn how to use self-directed IRA's to finance real estate deals while increasing profits and avoiding taxes.
$25/RPOA Gold members, $35/RPOA Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online...
http://selfdirectira10222013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
10-24-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Evictions Made Simple
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!* Ready to pull your hair out with a difficult or non-paying tenant? Clay Powell will show you how to quickly (and legally) evict a tenant that is:
· Not paying rent
· Violating their lease
· Engaging in illegal substance activities
· Having other issues or problems!
$25/Gold members, $35/Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online... http://evictions10242013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
11-05-2013 · 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Financing 101: The Basics
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
There is a lot of lingo in the financing business.
Brian Zeemering will help you to understand what it means and how to secure and manage your financing. $25/RPOA Gold members and $35/RPOA Silver members and non-members To register, please click the link below:
http://financing11052013.eventbrite.com
Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
11-07-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
APOD 101: It's All About the Numbers
Presented by Russ VandenToorn, Realtor, Property Manager and Investor. Do you know all the different kinds of returns from investment in real estate and how they are calculated? This course will help both realtors and investors to understand, analyze, and complete the key elements of the Annual Property Operating Data form. $25/Gold members, $35/Silver members and non-members Click this link to register online...
http://apod11072013.eventbrite.com
Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
11-14-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Understanding Leases & Contract Law
*Approved Legal Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Thinking of writing your own lease? Confused about the terminology used on a lease?
Bill Reens, Attorney at Law, will provide a foundation of the requirements for leases in the State of Michigan. Participants learn about what can and can't be in a lease, how tenants can walk away from a lease, and more.
$25/Gold members, $35/Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online...
http://leases11142013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
12-05-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Appraising: The Inside Scoop
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
Learn how a licensed appraiser and real estate investor, like Kim Post, determine value.
Knowing how a property is valued is important for buying and selling investment property. Value is even more difficult to determine in this new economic climate. Learning the process will make you a smarter buyer and seller.
$25/Gold members, $35/Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online... http://appraisal12052013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
12-10-2013 · 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Buying & Selling Real Estate for Profit
*Approved Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
It is important to understand the rules and laws of real estate investment, whether you are a current owner or considering entering the market! There are many pitfalls and problems that can arise in real estate investment: learn how to avoid complications and difficulties while saving money in the process. Join Tom Koetsier, RPOA Board President and experienced real estate investor and broker, as he eliminates the mystery from purchasing real estate. Through his class you will learn how to KEEP IT LEGAL AND PROFITABLE as you negotiate inspections, title work, transfer taxes, and other important real estate transactions. $25/RPOA Gold members; $35 RPOA Silver and non-members http://buying12102013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 616-454-3385 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
12-12-2013 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Landlord-Tenant Law: Avoiding Fines & Penalties
*Approved Legal Con-Ed class for Realtors. Earn 2 hours!*
There's more to managing rental property than meets the eye.
Bill Reens, Attorney at Law, will present the Michigan landlord - tenant laws in an easy to understand session.
There are hundreds of local, state and federal laws regulating everything from:
· what you can ask prospective tenants
· who you can rent to
· how much security deposit can be
· how you can advertise
· how to evict tenants
and much, much more!
$25/Gold members, $35/Silver members and non-members
Click this link to register online...
http://landlordlaw12122013.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
01-09-2014 · 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Foundations of Buying, Selling & Leasing Rental Property for Realtors
*Con-Ed Approved class for Realtors. Earn 2 Hours*
Clay Powell, Director of RPOA, will provide a complete overview of the entire rental business--from buying a property through management and selling. Some of the points to be covered in the course include:
· Proper due diligence before buying or turning your existing home into a rental property.
· Federal, State, and local regulations regarding rental property ownership and management.
· Methods for effective management, including tenant screening, dealing with problem tenants, evictions, and more.
· Setting rental rates and effectively advertising rental property.
· Proper forms to use for leasing.
· What to do before selling a rental property.
$25/members, $35/non-members Click this link to register online.. http://foundations01092014.eventbrite.com Call to Register: 1-800-701-7762 Email: contactrpoa@rpoaonline.org
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