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  • 04
    04.January.Wednesday

    Statewide Virtual Meeting Wednesday January 4th: Rent Collection Software

    5:00 PM-6:40 PM
    01/04/2023

    There are dozens of services to collect rent in US Dollars online, including Venmo, PayPal, Apartments.com (formerly Cozy), ZRent, and RentHelper. Or should you use Bitcoin? This presentation will explore these options and more.

    We will start by reviewing the pros and cons of digital rent collection. For instance, digital rent collection has a big disadvantage: when you knock on a resident’s door to collect rent in person, you can connect on a personal level and learn what’s new and in need of attention. We’ll discuss this and other things we’ve lost with moving online. But the advantages are numerous: less work, more traceability, and custom payment schedules, to name a few.

    We will explain in-depth:

    • Fundamentals of moving money over networks, including credit cards and ACH.
    • Costs, risks, and effort required with various services like Venmo and PayPal.
    • Which services leave the owner in control of collections during eviction proceedings
    • What changes are coming now that Cozy has been absorbed by Apartments.com.

    Attendees will leave
    with an understanding of how money moves in the US and where to learn more about various methods for collection.

    picture of MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
    MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi

    Rent collection software is like having dollar bills come out of your computer, but better.
    Rent collection software gives new opportunities and new risks

    This 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 2,500 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.

    “Doug’s presentation was excellent. He was very clear and provided detailed explanations.” -Larry

    “Doug always holds very informative classes full of substance and Very organized!” -Thomas

    “Your answers to member’s questions were most helpful.” -Liz

    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.

    Wednesday, January 4th

    Virtual Meeting Agenda

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

    By member survey, the business update has been reimagined as a set of convenient videos viewable anytime online.

    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: Rent Collection Software Virtual Meeting January 4, 2023
    Time: Jan 4, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81343102517
    Meeting ID: 813 4310 2517
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
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    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
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    +1 507 473 4847 US
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    +1 689 278 1000 US
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    +1 253 205 0468 US
    Meeting ID: 813 4310 2517
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kvkQitlp2

    Pricing

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Public: $21.00
    • Members: $7.00

    This event will not be recorded.

    Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded
    to
    Rent Payments: Review of All Rental Software to Collect Rent Online
    .

     

    Click here to purchase tickets for this event

    This virtual meeting counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

    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.

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

    Google calendar users: add this event only to your calendar.

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

    Outlook users: add our event calendar to Outlook.

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  • 09
    09.January.Monday

    Southbridge Mon Jan 09: SWCLA Self Help Session

    7:00 PM-7:15 PM
    01/09/2023

    January’s meeting will be a self help session with the SWCLA board and members.

    Monday, January 9th

    SWCLA Meeting Agenda

    • 7:00p Douglas Quattrochi, Executive Director, MassLandlords, Inc.
      • Update on MassLandords activities
    • 7:15p Presentations

    In Person Location

    Southbridge Community Center (aka Casaubon Senior Center)
    153 Chestnut St.
    Southbridge, MA 01550

    Zoom Details

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

    Pricing

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

    • SWCLA Members, pay dues for the year are admitted for free
    • General public, in person meeting is free the first time, then pay $50/yr for membership.

    This event is operated by volunteers.

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  • 10
    10.January.Tuesday

    Statewide Virtual Meeting Tue Jan 10th: Bill for Self Representation

    12:00 PM-12:30 PM
    01/10/2023

    This presentation will review the text of MassLandlords’ bill to allow LLCs to represent themselves in court. Attendees will role play in a safe and supportive environment:

    • How to approach your representative and senator.
    • How to communicate why self representation for LLCs matters.
    • How to help your representative file or cosponsor this bill.

    You are welcome to join this practice session if it fits your schedule even if you are working on another bill.

    Attendees will leave feeling ready to email and call their representative and senator.

    Before the meeting: Visit Find My Legislator and get the name of your representative and senator.

    picture of MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi

    MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi

    Naomi Richardson smiles professionally from her car.

    MassLandlords Community Builder and Accountant Naomi Richardson

    One of our members testified before a house and senate committee on Beacon Hill in 2019. The room was packed. People sat on the carpet for lack of chairs.

    MassLandlords has filed bills and testified since we were founded in 2013. We list over a dozen related achievements on our policy page.

    This 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 2,500 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.

    “Doug’s presentation was excellent. He was very clear and provided detailed explanations.” -Larry

    “Doug always holds very informative classes full of substance and Very organized!” -Thomas

    “Your answers to member’s questions were most helpful.” -Liz

    Part of this presentation will be given by Naomi Richardson, MassLandlords Community Builder and Accountant. Naomi has been with MassLandlords since 2014. As we have grown, she has taken on increasing responsibility including Worcester and virtual event registration, Grafton office management, financial controls and accounting, grassroots policy engagement, and member service. She previously worked for QPM Services, a 100+ unit management company in Worcester, and is a landlord herself.

    “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.

    Tuesday, January 10th

    Virtual Meeting Agenda

    • 12:00 pm Presentation
    • 12:30 pm Virtual Meeting ends

    By member survey, the business update has been reimagined as a set of convenient videos viewable anytime online.

    Participation is Easy

    We have two formats of online events:

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

    Accessibility

    Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.

    Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.

    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: Self-Representation
    Time: Jan 10, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87457282934

    Meeting ID: 874 5728 2934
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 646 931 3860 US
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 305 224 1968 US
    +1 309 205 3325 US
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 689 278 1000 US
    +1 719 359 4580 US
    +1 253 205 0468 US
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 360 209 5623 US
    +1 386 347 5053 US
    +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
    +1 507 473 4847 US
    +1 564 217 2000 US
    +1 669 444 9171 US
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    Meeting ID: 874 5728 2934
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcWufPnyOA

    Pricing

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Public: No charge. Registration is required.
    • Members: No charge. Registration is required.

    Public Registrants: Please note that by registering for this free event you will be automatically added to our mailing list. You can always unsubscribe from our mailing list, by clicking on unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email you may receive.

    This event will not be recorded.

    Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded
    to
    An Act to Equalize Counsel in Eviction Proceedings full text.
    .

     

    This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

    This Virtual Meeting counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

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

    This is part of the Virtual 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.

    Outlook users: add our event calendar to Outlook.

    v2

  • 10
    10.January.Tuesday

    Statewide Virtual Meeting Tue Jan 10th: Bill for Like for Like DIY Electrical and Plumbing

    4:30 PM-5:00 PM
    01/10/2023

    This presentation will review the text of MassLandlords’ bill to allow individuals who pass a test to conduct basic repairs of non-gas, non-refrigerant residential electrical and plumbing systems. Attendees will role play in a safe and supportive environment:

    • How to approach your representative and senator.
    • How to communicate why we need more plumbing and electrical work to keep housing affordable and make it zero emissions.
    • How to help your representative file or cosponsor this bill.

    You are welcome to join this practice session if it fits your schedule even if you are working on another bill.

    Attendees will leave feeling ready to email and call their representative and senator.

    Before the meeting: Visit Find My Legislator and get the name of your representative and senator.

    picture of MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi

    MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi

    Naomi Richardson smiles professionally from her car.

    MassLandlords Community Builder and Accountant Naomi Richardson

    One of our members testified before a house and senate committee on Beacon Hill in 2019. The room was packed. People sat on the carpet for lack of chairs.

    MassLandlords has filed bills and testified since we were founded in 2013. We list over a dozen related achievements on our policy page.

    This 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 2,500 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.

    “Doug’s presentation was excellent. He was very clear and provided detailed explanations.” -Larry

    “Doug always holds very informative classes full of substance and Very organized!” -Thomas

    “Your answers to member’s questions were most helpful.” -Liz

    Part of this presentation will be given by Naomi Richardson, MassLandlords Community Builder and Accountant. Naomi has been with MassLandlords since 2014. As we have grown, she has taken on increasing responsibility including Worcester and virtual event registration, Grafton office management, financial controls and accounting, grassroots policy engagement, and member service. She previously worked for QPM Services, a 100+ unit management company in Worcester, and is a landlord herself.

    “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.

    Tuesday, January 10th

    Virtual Meeting Agenda

    • 4:30 pm Presentation
    • 5:00 pm Virtual Meeting ends

    By member survey, the business update has been reimagined as a set of convenient videos viewable anytime online.

    Participation is Easy

    We have two formats of online events:

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

    Accessibility

    Automatic closed captions may be activated at any time. Simply turn on this setting from inside the Zoom app.

    Questions may be asked over microphone after using the “raise hand” feature of zoom. Questions may also be entered via the Zoom text chat box.

    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: Like for Like DIY
    Time: Jan 10, 2023 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89998827300

    Meeting ID: 899 9882 7300
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 305 224 1968 US
    +1 309 205 3325 US
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 646 931 3860 US
    +1 253 205 0468 US
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 360 209 5623 US
    +1 386 347 5053 US
    +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
    +1 507 473 4847 US
    +1 564 217 2000 US
    +1 669 444 9171 US
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    +1 689 278 1000 US
    +1 719 359 4580 US
    Meeting ID: 899 9882 7300
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdgBXKSQXs

    Pricing

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Public: No charge. Registration is required.
    • Members: No charge. Registration is required.

    Public Registrants: Please note that by registering for this free event you will be automatically added to our mailing list. You can always unsubscribe from our mailing list, by clicking on unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email you may receive.

    This event will not be recorded.

    Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded
    to
    An Act Lowering the Cost of Housing and Freeing the Skilled Trades to Retrofit Zero Emissions Heating Systems full text.
    .

     

    This event is operated by MassLandlords, Inc. staff.

    This Virtual Meeting counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

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

    This is part of the Virtual 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.

    Outlook users: add our event calendar to Outlook.

    v2

  • 10
    10.January.Tuesday

    Marlborough Tue Jan 10: Roundtable Discussion

    5:30 PM-8:00 PM
    01/10/2023
    Marlborough Fish and Game
    1 Muddy Ln, Marlborough, MA 01752, USA

    Our first meeting of the New Year will be a Round Table Discussion The theme will be, “What are some of the good contractors used by our members last (2022) year. What are our members paying for various services?  What have we found to save costs recently?”

    This will be both an in-person and Zoom meeting at the same time. Please let us know if you’ll attend either in-person or by Zoom.

    For all who are members of the MWPOA (Metrowest Property Owners Association) there will be no charge. For members of other Masslandlords Groups or public there will be a $7 charge for a Zoom pass.

    Tuesday, January 10th

    MetroWest Property Owners Association Meeting Agenda

    • 5:30pm Networking Starts
    • 6:20pm Business Update
    • 6:45pm Meeting Starts
    • 8:00pm Meeting Ends

    In Person Location

    Marlborough Fish and Game
    1 Muddy Ln

    Marlborough, MA 01752

    Food

    • Dinner will be provided

    Pricing & RSVP

    Open to the public! Membership is not required. *MWPOA Members ONLY* RSVP by emailing your full name to Laurel newlakeview@yahoo.com. If you are a member of other MassLandlords groups please purchase a ticket online at https://masslandlords.net/events and follow the registration instructions in the email sent immediately after completing your purchase.

    • MassLandlords.net/MWPOA Members pay annual MWPOA dues and each MWPOA meeting is free, just RSVP!
    • In person ticket – Public and Members other than MWPOA: $7
    • Zoom ticket – Public and Members other than MWPOA: $7

    If you purchase the Zoom ticket or are an active MWPOA member the Zoom meeting information will be sent by email on the day of the event. You can also find the details online at https://masslandlords.net/events/password a few days before the event.

    Click here to purchase tickets for this event

    This event is operated by volunteers.

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