Zoom Powerpoints Moving to Videos for 2024 – 2025 Season (FAQ)

Did you know MassLandlords has more than 240 different repertoire topics that we have presented in the past? If you missed some of this, you’re not alone: we’ve had more than 9,000 event attendees since the pandemic started, but many of these were repeat attendees whose schedules lined up with ours. Now, as of September 12, we’re recording and sharing this content as on-demand video. Watch whenever you need at your convenience!

Look for the camera icon in our list of topics to see which are recorded. New recordings added every other week!

How can I see which topics have been recorded?

We have a complete list of repertoire we intend to repeat, visible at MassLandlords.net/events. At time of publication (October 2024) only our first set of videos on Section 8 had been recorded. But we were working steadily through our list of topics starting with the most well-attended zoom events.

Our Section 8 video series received more than 100 views in the first five days. This works out to more than triple the impact we were having with our average zoom. And unlike a zoom, we have an enduring presentation to return to the next time an applicant asks, “Do you accept Section 8?” (The answer: “Of course I do!”)

How do I ask questions?

Below each video, click the button to “Mark as watched.” This is our commitment to one another that we at least tried to watch the video before we ask our question.

Questions will be answered seven days after the video posts. If you don’t watch the video in this timeframe, don’t worry: the video will remain up. But you should mark time on your calendar to watch the video within seven days of posting. This way, if you have a question, we will see it in time to answer it.

What if I have a question after the initial 7-day period?

You can search our site for written content, ask on our message board or Facebok group, or email hello@masslandlords.net to register for some one-on-one helpline time.

What if I find an error?

Email us at hello@masslandords.net. We can either take the video down or post a correction.

What is that gag at the end about?

Our attempt at a joke. The goal is to have a little humorous reward for watching the video through to completion. Yes, we deal with serious subject matter! If you don’t want to watch the gag, you can stop the video beforehand. You can still click the button to “Mark as watched” even if you stop early.

Why are you making this change?

We want to increase our reach and add an additional reason for members to remain members long-term. Our event data show zooms were having declining impact, primarily because in an organization of our size, it’s rare for everyone’s schedule to line up. Our video on-demand library will help us attract and keep more members.

Most of our videos will be filmed in the office. We have experimented with on-location shoots! We will go back to on-location filming if we see a good response from our PowerPoint zooms.

Is (Executive Director) Doug (Quattrochi) the only presenter?

Maybe. If we can get a guest speaker willing to record, we will do so. We have in the past given honoraria to speakers to somewhat reimburse them for their time to present. Even with this, it has been increasingly hard to book expert speakers, whose time is in short supply. In the meantime, we have loads of “by landlord, for landlord” information to share.

Where are the videos?

Visit MassLandlords.net/events for live and recorded training, including our videos.

Will there still be live zooms?

Yes! Live zooms will not have a PowerPoint presentation. They will be open-ended Q&A with a host.  We will post these to MassLandlords.net/events and email members according to their preferences.

Will there still be in-person meetings?

Yes! In-person meetings will not have a PowerPoint presentation. They will be networking based and give you an opportunity to talk to real landlords in your area. We will post these to MassLandlords.net/events and email members according to their preferences.

Why don’t you post these to YouTube?

Our service is too niche for what other YouTubers do with a global audience and ad revenue. This is why we have made our videos members-only. Membership dues supports our ability to produce this content.

How do I suggest new topics?

For now, email hello@masslandlords.net. In the future, we will create a topic suggestion and voting forum.