State Convention 2024

Wednesday, October 16th

• 9 am-noon: Real Estate Financing & Property Mgmt: (3E) Ryan McKnight &  Triwit Ariyathugun, SDSU  ALSO AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY
  • The impact that interest rates & inflation have on prices and the market. How to make your property recession-proof. Income analysis and the different approaches to valuation of property. Cap Rates; NOI, Cash Flow and calculations for both; Depreciation; Income Approach; Market Traits; Increase in NOI. 
• 9 am-10:30 am: Mental Health and Property Management (1.5E) with Thomas Otten of Avera Behavioral Health
  • Look into mental health, including statistics. Importance of suicide prevention. The warning signs and making an impact.
• 10:30 am-Noon: Enhance the Employee Experience, Michelle Blewett of Alternative HR
  • Explore comprehensive strategies to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
• 12-2 pm: Lunch and Keynote, "Lessons From My Dog Gunner", Maria Pietroforte
  • Discover the parallels between Gunner's adventurous personality and the pursuit of being YOU! 
• 2 pm-4 pm: Trade Show
• 4 pm-6 pm: Property Showcase    Sponsored by:
  • PowderHaus
  • Pendar Properties
  • The Cullinan Diamond

Thursday, October 17th

• 9 am-Noon: Fair Housing & Beyond: (3R) Angie Munce  ALSO AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY 
  • Fair Housing through the lens of a resident, from marketing, leasing, daily operations, and end of lease.
• 10 am-Noon: The Intersection of Human Trafficking & Housing, (2R) Rachel Schartz & Briana Krueger, Call To Freedom
  • Define human trafficking. Identify vulnerabilities and indicators. Report suspected trafficking. Gain an understanding of the support needed by survivors 
• 10 am-Noon: Sprinkler Systems, General Plumbing & Boilers, Midwestern Mechanical
  • Automatic Sprinklers, Inspections & regulations
  • General Plumbing, including water heaters and Backflow
  • Boilers, maintenance and regulations
• Noon-1 pm: Round Table Lunch (1E)
  • Bring your ideas and collaborate; exchange ideas and explore different perspectives.
• 1 pm-4 pm: Legal Agreements, Contracts & Evictions, (3R) Glenn Boomsma of Breit & Boomsma Law  ALSO AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY
  • Legal responsibility of lease agreements, addendums, and termination. Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities. Security Deposits. Documentation. Storage of Property.
• 1 pm-4 pm: Conflict Resolution, Daniel Card of Think 3D
  • Determine ways to have an open/safe conversation; body language; compassion; expectations; and recap.