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  • 03
    03.May.Monday

    Southbridge Virtual Meeting Mon May 3: Code Compliance Panel Discussion

    7:00 PM-8:00 PM
    05/03/2021

    Our May Meeting will consist of a panel discussion moderated by senior personnel from the Dudley, Webster, and Southbridge fire departments. The main topic of the discussion will be Code Compliance. This will be an open Question and Answer format supported with a PowerPoint presentation moderated by:

    • Paul Konieczny, Assistant Fire Chief of Dudley
    • Captain Adams of the Webster Fire Department
    • Lt. Steve Lavoie of the Southbridge Fire Department

    PLEASE NOTE: Given the current COVID-19 precautions, we have decided to continue holding our meetings via ZOOM until further notice.

    All members whose dues are up to date will be sent a link to the meeting via email. From that email, all you have to do is click on the link and it will bring you to the meeting.

    Monday, May 3rd

    SWCLA Meeting Agenda

    • 7:00p Meeting Start
    • 8:00p Meeting wrap-up

    Location

    Zoom meeting information will be emailed to SWCLA members on the day of the event and viewable online.

    Pricing

    Open to SWCLA Members only. Pay annual dues then free. All SWCLA members whose dues are up to date will be sent a link to the meeting via email.

    This event is operated by volunteers.

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  • 05
    05.May.Wednesday

    Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed May 5: Section 8 Tutorial, SNO Mass

    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    05/05/2021

    Section 8 Tutorial

    This part of the presentation will give attendees a comprehensive overview of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). We will cover:

    • What to say when an applicant asks, “Do you take Section 8?”
    • Why and to what extent Massachusetts landlords must participate
    • How to deal with inspections
    • How to screen a Section 8 applicant
    • Why your insurance can’t stop you renting to Section 8
    • and more!

    Permanent rental subsidies like the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) can be great programs to participate in. But they can be tough
    on the unprepared landlord: your first Section 8 applicant may expose weaknesses in your non-discriminatory tenant screening process, sanitary code compliance, or other aspects of your business!

    Attendees will leave with knowledge of the program, confidence in working with Section 8 applicants, and pro tips for navigating the process with flying colors.

    SNO Mass

    This part of the presentation will explain Supporting Neighborhood Opportunity in Massachusetts (SNO Mass), a special program for Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) voucher holders that started in Fall 2020. SNO Mass seeks to address challenges sometimes faced by families and landlords participating in the Section 8 program, with the goal of creating long-lasting tenancies in high-opportunity neighborhoods. We will cover:

    • How SNO Mass helps families obtain access to good school districts
    • Which communities are eligible (use the SNO Mass Locator Tool)
    • Why the program offers two years of support to participants and landlords not available to other Section 8 participants
    • How much of the move-in monies may be covered
    • and more!

    SNO Mass is interesting for those of us with large units. Typically large units are used in the college market, which turns over frequently. Participating in SNO Mass could lead to longer tenancies, as families want to stay in these high-opportunity neighborhoods. (This is a new program and we don’t have a ton of data on turnover yet, but initial results confirm that SNO Mass renters stay longer than the average tenancy of 18 months.) Find out if any of your properties may be eligible using the SNO Mass Locator Tool.

    Attendees will leave knowing whether their properties are in a SNO Mass area, why participation is highly desirable, and how to get started.

    section 8
    Section 8 is easy once you know how
    screenshot of the seeking neighborhood opportunity sno mass locator tool
    The SNO Mass Locator Tool will help you put your address to its best use
    picture of kristin haas
    Kristin Haas, DHCD
    picture of brendan goodwin
    Brendan Goodwin, DHCD

    Part of the SNO Mass presentation will be given by Kristin Haas. Kristin currently serves as the Planning and Implementation Coordinator in the Division of Rental Assistance at the MA Department of Housing & Community Development. In her role, she oversees the Supporting Neighborhood Opportunity in Massachusetts (SNO Mass) housing mobility program. Prior to joining the DHCD team, Kristin worked in the nonprofit sector supporting anti-poverty and homelessness prevention work. Kristin is a board member and former board president of the Community Action Agency of Somerville. She holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Middlebury College.

    Part of the SNO Mass presentation will be given by Brendan Goodwin. Brendan currently serves as the Director of the Division of Rental Assistance at the MA Department of Housing & Community Development. In his eleven years at DHCD, Brendan has played leading roles in homeless systems reforms and the design and implementation of homelessness prevention and rehousing programs, the major expansion of state-funded rental voucher programs and a recently launched statewide housing mobility program. He currently oversees state and federal voucher programs serving more than 30,000 households annually. Prior to DHCD, Brendan has held various nonprofit positions mostly focused on housing, homelessness and community development issues. He holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a BS in Business Administration/Marketing from Xavier University.

    The Section 8 presentation will be given by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,000 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    picture of Patrick Sullivan
    Patrick Sullivan of Obtainable Sobriety will moderate networking time.
    You can volunteer for a future event.

    Networking time will be moderated by Patrick
    Sullivan
    . Patrick has been an avid landlord since 2007 primarily
    focusing on multi families in the greater Worcester area. Having
    worked in high level IT his whole life he looks at things from a
    different perspective which he applies to real estate. He
    became a Real Estate agent in 2015 and now primarily focuses on
    Sober living facilities for people recently out of drug and alcohol
    treatment centers.

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    “No Sales Pitch” Guarantee

    MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them.
    We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful
    educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model, a virtual registration desk, event software, and
    event staff..

    Open to attendees statewide

    This event is regionally branded in keeping with a local tradition. This region used to meet in-person on this day at this time.
    You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are in the state.

     

    Wednesday, May 5th

    Virtual Meeting Agenda

    • 5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
    • 5:40pm MassLandlords Business Update and Member Minutes
      • Member Minutes – Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
    • 6:00pm Section 8 and SNO Mass
    • 7:00pm Virtual meeting ends

    Participation is Easy

    As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings
    held during the traditional event time for each former location:

    • Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare
      and are not recorded.
    • Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.

    Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
    Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in
    and using your technology.

    If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be
    allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise.
    We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.

    Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)

    We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.

    • Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.

    Password will be emailed and viewable online.

    Topic: Virtual Meeting May 5, 2021 Section 8 and SNO Mass
    Time: May 5, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84981684077

    Meeting ID: 849 8168 4077
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
    Meeting ID: 849 8168 4077
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd4ZsuGYsz

    Registration Required

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Contemporaneous participation:
      • Public: No charge, registration required
      • Members: No charge, registration required
      • Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.

    This event will not be recorded. Slides and handouts if any will be
    uploaded to our page
    on SNO Massachusetts.

     

    This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.

    Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

    This is part of the Greater Waltham rental real estate networking and training series.

    Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.

    iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.

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  • 11
    11.May.Tuesday

    Marlborough Virtual Meeting Tue May 11: Legal Matters

    6:30 PM-8:00 PM
    05/11/2021

    Our May Virtual Meeting will be a discussion on Legal Matters. This presentation will be given by Mark Burrell.

    Tuesday, May 11th

    MetroWest Property Owners Association Meeting Agenda

    • 6:30pm Networking Starts
    • 7:00pm Zoom Meeting Starts
    • 8:00pm Zoom Meeting Ends

    Location

    Participation is Easy

    As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings
    held during the traditional event time for each former location:

    • Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare
      and are not recorded.
    • Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.

    Pricing & RSVP

    Open to the public! Membership is not required. *MWPOA Members* RSVP by emailing your full name to Laurel newlakeview@yahoo.com

    • MassLandlords.net/MWPOA Members pay $100 annual MWPOA dues and each meeting is free, just RSVP!
    • MassLandlords.net Members and general public: $10

    Zoom information will be sent to the email on file immediately after purchase and again on the day of the event. You can also find the details online here.

    Click here to purchase tickets for this event

    This event is operated by volunteers.

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  • 12
    12.May.Wednesday

    Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed May 12: Round Table Discussion

    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    05/12/2021

    We’ll be having a round table (really, zoom) discussion about any rental real estate topics.
    This meeting is a great opportunity for attendees to learn from each other’s experiences.
    Bring your questions about filing notices to quit with the state, tenant nonpayment, rental forms, or best practices in general.
    We will be discussing current events, COVID-19, and the $1 billion in rental assistance now available in Massachusetts.

    Attendees are welcome to share their own experiences, warnings, pearls of wisdom, and more.
    Participation is not required, you’re welcome to come and just listen.

    This event will be moderated by volunteers and/or staff with significant and compliant rental experience.

    landlord round table
    We’ll be having a whole-room (zoom) discussion

    The roundtable will be moderated by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,000 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    picture of Dana Fogg
    Dana Fogg will moderate networking time.
    You can volunteer for a future event.


    Networking time will be moderated by Dana
    Fogg
    . Dana started his rental business in 1994 with his
    first Multifamily in Watertown. Since then, Dana and his wife have
    purchased and sold rental properties around the Metro West
    area. They now have 9 Units in Watertown and Marlborough. Dana is
    the Vice President of the Metro West Property Owners Association.


    Purchase your ticket in just a few clicks!

    “No Sales Pitch” Guarantee

    MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them.
    We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful
    educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.

    Open to attendees statewide

    You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are.

    Wednesday, May 12th

    Virtual Meeting Agenda

    • 5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
    • 5:40pm Business Update
    • 6:00pm Round table
    • 7:00pm Virtual meeting ends

    Participation is Easy

    We have two formats of online events:

    • Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare
      and are not recorded.
    • Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.

    Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
    Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in
    and using your technology.

    If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be
    allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise.
    We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.

    Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)

    We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.

    • Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.

    Password will be emailed and viewable online.

    Topic: Round Table Virtual Meeting May 12, 2021
    Time: May 12, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82300014175

    Meeting ID: 823 0001 4175
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    Meeting ID: 823 0001 4175
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbzMYePQr7

    Pricing

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Contemporaneous participation:
      • Public: $10
      • Members: $7
      • Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.

    This event will not be recorded.

    Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded
    to Resources.

     

    Click here to purchase tickets for this event

    This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.

    Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.


    This is part of the Virtual rental real estate networking and training series.

    Suggest and vote for future meeting topics.

    Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.

    iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.

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  • 13
    13.May.Thursday

    Virtual Meeting Thu May 13: 28 Years and Over 100 Units of Experience

    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    05/13/2021

    This presentation will be a free ranging interview between two experienced landlords. We will cover, among other things:

    • Building processes to be efficient and compliant
    • Making connections to help you manage, acquire, and divest
    • Leveraging technology to be efficient
    • Differentiating yourself in a crowded market

    Attendees will leave knowing how to succeed and with likely half a dozen ideas to implement in your business.

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    Russell Sabadosa, REALTOR™, MassLandlords Board of Directors

    Our expert interviewee will be Russell Sabadosa of Premier Choice Realty. Russell founded Premier Choice Realty in 1993, which has grown from a property management company to a full-service real estate brokerage. Russell is president and oversees all aspects of the rental and sales on a daily basis. Russell is the owner of over 100 rental units across multiple LLCs with property sizes of 2 units to 28 units. Russell has brokered over 50 million in multi-family units across several multi-million-dollar and or multi-property transactions. Other positions held adding to Sabadosa’s management and leadership skills were project engineer 1989-1995 for large corporate Raytheon aerospace, IT director for small private company Commonwealth Packaging 1995-2002, and public sector for the state of Connecticut Manchester Community College as full tenured professor 2002-2015. Since 2015 Sabadosa has been focusing solely on Premier Choice Realty growth and community service. Sabadosa serves on the board of directors for:

    • MassLandlords, member since 1995,
    • Realtor Commercial Alliance MA since 2018 – President 2021
    • MA Association of Realtors since 2017
    • President Rental Housing Association of Greater Springfield – 2008-2015
    • The Meadows Masons – Assistant Treasurer since 2015 – Board of directors since 2018

    Sabadosa enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and encouraging them to engage in volunteering and leadership positions at professional and community organizations. Personal interests include travel, skiing, and motorcycle riding.

    picture of Rich Merlino
    Rich Merlino, MassLandlords Board of Directors, invites you to come as you are.
    Rich will moderate networking time and conduct the interview.
    You can volunteer for a future event.

    Part of this presentation will be given by Rich Merlino. Rich has managed apartments since 2003 and prides himself on his mostly plagiarized systemization of each aspect of property management (learn from the best!). He is a member of the MassLandlords Board of Directors.

     

    “No Sales Pitch” Guarantee

    MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them.
    We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful
    educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.

    Open to attendees statewide

    This event is regionally branded in keeping with a local tradition. This region used to meet in-person on this day at this time.
    You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are in the state.

     

    Thursday, May 13th

    Virtual Meeting Agenda

    • 5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
    • 5:40pm MassLandlords Business Update and Member Minutes
      • Member Minutes – Any member can have the mic for 60 seconds (introduce yourself, ask a question, share words of wisdom, etc.)
    • 6:00pm Interview with Russell Sabadosa
    • 7:00pm Virtual meeting ends

    Participation is Easy

    As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, our events have been replaced by webinars or virtual meetings
    held during the traditional event time for each former location:

    • Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare
      and are not recorded.
    • Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.

    Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
    Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in
    and using your technology.

    If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be
    allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise.
    We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.

    Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)

    We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.

    • Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.

    Password will be emailed and viewable online.

    Topic: Virtual Meeting May 13, 2021 Interview with Russell Sabadosa
    Time: May 13, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81743613287

    Meeting ID: 817 4361 3287
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    Meeting ID: 817 4361 3287
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keBeHaO5Lf

    Pricing

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Contemporaneous participation:
      • Public: $10
      • Members: $7
      • Premium Members: No charge and no need to register. Click here for meeting details and password.

    This event will not be recorded. Slides and handouts, if any, will
    be posted
    at Resources.

     

    Click here to purchase tickets for this event

    This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.

    Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

    This is part of the Springfield rental real estate networking and training series.

    Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.

    iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.

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