Monthly Meetings

Understanding Accessory Dwelling Units Our most recent South Coast Landlord Association meeting focused on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the opportunities, limitations, and costs property owners should understand before moving forward with a project. Christian Silveira of South Coast and Associates discussed Massachusetts’ new ADU law and how it is intended to help address the…

South Coast Landlord Association — September Meeting Recap The South Coast Landlord Association held its September meeting on September 10, with a strong focus on legal issues, housing policy, and legislation affecting landlords throughout Massachusetts. Legal Update SCLA attorneys Andrew Ashkar and Nick Gomes discussed the organization’s new designation as the South Coast Landlord Association…

The final meeting before our summer break featured several informative presentations and updates for members. Public Adjuster Peter Marinelli discussed the importance of contacting a public adjuster following a fire or other casualty event. He emphasized strategies that can help property owners maximize insurance benefits, potentially reduce out-of-pocket deductible expenses, secure appropriate coverage, and address…

Our latest meeting featured an outstanding panel discussion focused on “The Biggest Mistakes That Landlords Make.” The evening included valuable legal and practical guidance from: Joseph Macintyre Andrew Beechinor Andrew Ashkar Nick Gomes Topics discussed included: The importance of putting agreements in writing Hiring an attorney before problems escalate Taking action in a timely manner…

Our most recent meeting brought together valuable insights and resources for property owners and managers. The featured speaker, Kevin Sbardella, Executive Director of the Fall River Housing Authority, provided an update on the current state of housing assistance. The authority currently administers approximately 1,800–1,900 vouchers, with no anticipated increases in the near future. He noted…

Our most recent meeting focused on subsidized housing programs and resources available to landlords and tenants. The evening began with Kurtis Amaral, who spoke about programs that offer free or subsidized property improvements for landlords. These initiatives can help property owners make upgrades while reducing their out-of-pocket costs. Next, Kate Klein, Energy Advocate for the…

Meeting Recap: Financing Your Real Estate Deal Our recent meeting focused on how to finance your real estate deal, bringing together a strong panel of industry professionals who shared practical insights and real-world strategies. We began with Grace Moniz of Rockland Trust, who discussed Lines of Credit (L of C) for investment properties and how…

Another great meeting! Ron Oliveira shared practical insights on how to succeed in real estate investing using the BRRR method—Buy, Rehab, Refinance, Repeat. He discussed effective lead sources such as Facebook groups, owners facing property loss, and probate leads. We also heard from Paul Shaughnessy of Renovo and Attorney Nick Gomes. Want to learn more?…

A Standout Night for Local Real Estate Investors Our most recent meeting was one of the most informative—and well-attended—events of the year, bringing together key voices from the legal and real estate communities to discuss timely issues impacting Massachusetts landlords and investors. We were fortunate to hear from Clerk-Magistrate Joseph McIntyre, Attorney Andrew Beechinor, and…