Course Overview
This dynamic training equips housing counselors with the knowledge and tools to educate clients interested in purchasing multi-family residential properties and becoming successful landlords. Participants will learn how to guide clients through the unique aspects of multi-family homeownership, including financing considerations, evaluating property suitability, and understanding landlord responsibilities.
The course emphasizes practical skills for educating clients on property management basics, tenant screening, legal obligations, and maintaining positive landlord-tenant relationships. Counselors will also learn how to prepare clients to navigate challenges such as budgeting for property maintenance, understanding rental income potential, and complying with fair housing laws. Participants will gain the confidence to help clients evaluate whether multi-family property ownership is the right fit for their goals and provide the guidance needed to set them up for long-term success as landlords.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand financing and affordability considerations specific to multi-family property purchases.
- Educate clients on landlord responsibilities, including tenant screening and property management.
- Explain how rental income contributes to housing affordability and financial planning.
- Help clients navigate legal obligations, including lease agreements and fair housing compliance.
- Equip clients with strategies for successful property maintenance and tenant relations.
