Monthly Meetings

Big night at GNBLA (soon to be South Coast Landlord Assn.)  Attorney John Walsh & Constable Joe Latimer. According to Atty Walsh, use Tenant at Will, keep good ledgers, protect security deposits. According to Constable Latimer, keep tenant relationship professional, deal with squatters immediately by calling Police and filing a TRO.

Finance February is Here! Carl Superior, Hard Money Lender – Quick approvals, sometimes same-day, with closings in 14-21 days. Ron Oliveira highlighted ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) as a great way to generate extra income (up to 900 sq. ft.), which can be added to one- or two-family properties. Grace Moniz of Rockland Trust is the…

Big night at SCLA. Not so fast. According to our Attorney Paula Miller, we will soon be a 501 (C) 3 corporation called South Coast Landlord Association . Stay tuned. We start with Joe and Ryan Perreira of Precision Door and Windows, John Dillon Public Adjuster, Joe Cavallero the Bulkhead Guy, Chris Johnson of Isaacson…

It was a big night at SCLA with lead paint inspector Amy Franklin from Franklin Analytical, Mark Russo from Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, and Carl Superior alongside Ron Oliveira presenting updates on real estate rentals and the real estate market.

Landlord Meeting with the Big Guns! We started with Pam Mateus from Star Waste Systems. I was personally able to save 50% on my dumpster rental. Call Pam to save. Our main speakers were George Burr and Clerk-Magistrate Joe McIntyre of SE MA Housing Court. Per George Burr: It’s better to negotiate a settlement and…

We are back and starting strong with Erin Cronin and Landlord 101, or in her words; “So you want to be a landlord!” Don’t stray from requirements, get state issued ID, get written applications, SSN#, do verifications, Tenant at Will. This is a business. Next meeting October 3 at 7pm at Whaler Motor Inn. State…

Big night with Carl Superior (FR rents) and Ron Oliveira & Lacy Borges (NB rents).   Fall River rents are still strong; 1,2 and 3-bedroom apartments are going for approximately $1200-$1300, $1300-$1400, and up to $1800. In NB, 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms going for $950-$1200, $1200-$1400 & $1400-$1800. Clerk-Magistrate Joe McIntyre came to see us.  Now…

Joint meeting with SCLA & Steve Beauregard and the New Bedford Housing Authority.  Steve and crew introduced NSPIRE codes for all Section 8 Housing. We also introduced Kyle Cabral of C2S Energy for free or subsidized improvements to properties.  And as always, want to learn more, come to our meetings.

Another big night at SCLA . David Silveira announces our new video, encouraging new members and asking for members to text other landlords to come to our meetings. NB City Councilor Leo Choquette talked about the city, and still people working on “rent stabilization.” The main speaker is Steve Stasiuk, Business Development Manager of Stonelink…

It was Finance February! Attorney Paula Miller says owning property in own name has the most liability, owning in LLC or trust is like protecting your luggage by putting shaving cream in a zip-loc bag. Brokers Pete Covill & Barry Dextraze recommend umbrella policies, commercial umbrellas with larger portfolios. Mortgage broker Craig Snell feels mortgage…