The MassLandlords Crash Course in Landlording

Learn everything you need to succeed as an owner or manager of residential rental property in Massachusetts. This fast-paced course is strictly limited to 16 participants to allow for detailed discussion and Q&amp;A. Course tuition includes: Small group session with the Executive Director, a trained presenter and experienced landlord, and the attorney. A comprehensive agenda, see below. Your choice of two books: Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide by NOLO, The Good Landlord by Peter Shapiro, Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, and/or The Housing Manual by H. John Fisher. A bound summary of all material presented. Breakfast pastries, coffee, tea. Lunch sandwiches, sodas, chips, cookies; all dietary requirements satisfied, please notify us when you purchase a ticket. A MassLandlords ballpoint pen. A MassLandlords certificate of completion and permission to use "MassLandlords Crash Course graduate" on your marketing material. You will receive a box packed with your personalized signed certificate, your choice of two books, course notes, pen, and half a dozen other pieces of literature. Saturday, June 22nd Crash Course Agenda In-Person Course Agenda 8:30 am - Introduction of MassLandlords and course participants 8:45 - Rental markets Urban, suburban, rural. Luxury, college, professional, working, subsidized, rooming houses. Airbnb. 9:00 - Property selection Lead paint. Charging for utilities. Climate change risk. Heat pumps. Vinyl plank vs. hardwood floors. Landlord trade-offs repairs vs. cleaning. 9:40 - Marketing and advertising Getting the right applicants. Small business branding tips and tricks. Where to advertise. 10:05 - Break for ten minutes 10:15 - Finish marketing and advertising 10:35 - Applications and tenant screening Criminal, credit, and eviction background checks. Discrimination and fair housing. Interactive tenant screening workshop. Section 8. 11:30 - Tenancies Lease vs Tenancy at Will. Move-in monies. Security deposits. Pet rent. 11:50 - Break and Lunch, with free form Q&amp;A 12:20 - Warranties and covenants Water submetering. Sanitary code. How to raise the rent fairly. Support animals. 12:40 - Dispute resolution Eviction notices to quit. Court process. Move-and-store Relocation assistance. 1:40 - Break for ten minutes 2:50 - Maintenance, hiring, and operations. Tax advantages. Property managers. Contractors. Building permits. Extermination LLCs and trusts. Grants and alternative funding. 3:10 - Break for five minutes 3:40 - Overview of books and resources for further education 3:45 - Review of unanswered questions 4:00 - End Course Please note that end time may vary based on questions. Location Cambridge Innovation Center 14th Floor, Charles Conference Room One Broadway Cambridge, MA 02134 Food Breakfast: Fresh bagels, large muffins, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake slices and scones with cream cheese, butter, and jam Fresh fruit platter Assorted fruit juices and coffee Lunch: Assorted gourmet sandwiches Garden salad Pasta salad Assorted pastries Soda, juice, water *Please email hello@masslandlords.net if you have any dietary restrictions and need a special meal. Pricing Open to the public. Membership is not required! Public: $275 Members: $250 This event will not be recorded. Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded to Massachusetts Crash Course in Landlording and Rental Real Estate. . Register at: MassLandlords.net/events

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

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Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

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