Managing Single Family Home and Small Investment Properties

Description

Managing Single Family Homes and Small Investment Properties (ONLINE)
Course#21060431 - 6CE
Instructor: Gavin Leach
$75 - Members, $90 Non-Members

Course Description: Managing Single Family Homes and Small Investment Properties is the result of an exciting collaboration between IREM and the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) that serves as a primer for agents and owners to introduce them to real estate management basics.

What you will learn:

- Management Agreement. Requirements for management agreements, state real estate license requirements
- Ethics and Legal Issues. Importance of ethics in property management, fair housing issues, resident-landlord and other laws related to leasing and property management, evictions
- Risk Analysis. Risk management program, common residential property hazards, insurance types, insurance claims
- Maintaining the Property. Maintenance guidelines and strategies, major residential maintenance components, working with contractors, creating a greener property
- Financial Tools. Property budgets and trust accounts, cost-benefit analysis, record-keeping and reporting systems
- Marketing and Leasing. Market analysis, rental rates, advertising, showing the space, resident solicitation, screening and selection, residential leases, lease renewal

How you will benefit:

- Gain an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of managing single family homes and small investment properties
- Maximize the value and financial potential of the properties you manage
- Secure a reputation as a manager who knows what it takes to lease and manage a property
- Earn the respect of residents

About the Instructor: Gavin Leach

Gavin Leach, EdD, is a qualified real estate educator with many years of professional and educational experience in multiple capacities within the real estate industry. His practitioner background provides a comprehensive understanding of real-world real estate operations and regulatory responsibilities, allowing him to deliver instruction that is both accurate and practically applicable. Dr. Leach holds a Doctorate in Instructional Education, with expertise in curriculum design, adult learning theory, and outcomes-based instruction. His academic training ensures that course content is developed and delivered in alignment with best practices for adult learners and state continuing education standards. He specializes in property management, ethics, and fair housing, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, professional responsibility, and risk mitigation. Dr. Leach’s courses are structured to promote clarity, engagement, and measurable learning outcomes while meeting all applicable state CE requirements. His LinkedIn profile can be found here.