Section 8 Today: What Landlords Need to Know (Straight from Housing Authorities)

Section 8 Today: What Landlords Need to Know (Straight from Housing Authorities)
Monique Burns will MC this informative and Powerful REIA of Oakland meeting focused on working successfully with Section 8 in today’s changing landscape.

We’ll be joined by housing professionals from local housing commissions, with additional invited representatives from MSHDA, to share real-world insights and practical guidance for landlords.

You’ll learn:
What’s changing with Section 8 programs right now

How inspections and payments are evolving
How to position yourself for better outcomes with tenants
How to properly document and present claims for damages
Insider perspectives you won’t typically hear from the housing side

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and walk away with strategies you can immediately apply to your rental business.

6:00 PM Earlybird Class
Tenant Selection with Brian Sullivan

Join REIA Board President Brian Sullivan—also known for leading our very popular monthly landlord breakfasts—as he teaches tenant selection from real-world experience. Brian is a powerful storyteller and a true “find-out-ologist” when it comes to screening applicants—he knows how to dig deeper and identify the tenants who will actually pay and perform.

This session is especially relevant to our Section 8 discussion, because strong tenant selection is the foundation of a successful rental—no matter the program. Starting with the right tenant makes everything that follows—from inspections to payments to potential evictions—run smoother.


What to Expect & When

5:45 Dinner Italian food for only $10!
6:00 Early Bird Class: Storyteller and Find-out-ologist Brian Sullivan on Tenant Selection
7:00 Haves and Wants Livestreamed
7:30 Section 8 Today: What Landlords Need to Know (Straight from Housing Authorities)
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