This article was posted on Tuesday, Apr 01, 2025

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 16th for AOA’s “Million Dollar” Trade Show and Landlording Conference in Los Angeles. You will meet just about every contractor and vendor you will ever need … it’s called the “Million Dollar Event” of the year. Come and help us celebrate and who knows, you may even go home with a new Apple watch or a 5-day cruise certificate* for two! All of this and more being given away throughout the day.  

FREE Seminars

You will discover money-making and money-saving ideas, and what you, as an investor, can expect in the future on Wednesday, April 16th at the Los Angeles Convention Center – in West Hall A, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles! The first seminar at 7:30 a.m. will be given by AOA’s president, Jeff Faller on “How YOU Can Create Wealth-Building Habits”. Every rental housing owner will want to hear this one along with all of the informative seminars offered throughout the day.  You’ll want to attend these FREE landlording seminars where YOU can win a prize at EVERY seminar, so be sure to attend as many as you can!  Read on for more detailed seminar information and times.

What Every Rental Property Owner Wants Now!

Is your goal to discover at least one idea that will help you become an even more successful and profitable apartment owner and/or manager than ever before?  Then you’ll want to be at 

this AOA Trade Show. Based on the past experience of AOA members, property management companies and other rental property owners from all over the state, we can almost guarantee that you will discover that one Big Idea. In fact, you will discover more money-making and money-saving ideas at the AOA Trade Show than any other “happening” in the whole industry. Come to the big event and you, too, will find out why so many rental housing owners, managers, contractors, vendors and other entrepreneurs attend.

The Million Dollar Trade Show is designed to fulfill AOA’s mission of providing every rental property owner with at least “one idea that will help you make and keep more money than ever before”. We’ve been meeting that goal for over 40 years! That’s why so many rental housing owners, property managers, exhibitors and other entrepreneurs keep coming back year after year.

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It pays and saves you big time just to be an AOA member. BUT… it pays and saves even more for those owners who turn up every year to discover new ideas at the Big Show!

WOW! Where else could you possibly spend a more profitable day? There will be no place in the world like the Los Angeles Convention Center on Wednesday, April 16th  from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Whole Day is FREE

It won’t cost you a dime.  You see, the 150-plus contractors, exhibitors and speakers get together and pay the rent for the Convention Hall.  It costs over $100,000 to put on this show … just for you!  You will definitely want to take advantage of this one, big, valuable money-making and money-saving opportunity.

Really, it’s a FREE show. All the drawings offered at many of the exhibitors’ booths and the whole day of money-making idea seminars are – all FREE! The AOA “Million Dollar” Trade Show and Landlording Conference is one big free day for every well-deserving rental property owner! 

WHEN: April 16th – all day Wednesday. The first seminar starts at 7:30 a.m. and the exhibitors’ floor opens at 8:30 a.m. 

WHERE:    At the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A, 1201 S Figueroa St.! PURPOSE: To help you discover ideas, products and services that will make your life as a rental property professional, more enjoyable, easier and more profitable. Our goal is for you to discover at least one idea that will help you make and keep more money than ever before.

COST: FREE – All we ask is that you please bring a couple of canned goods or  non-perishable items for the Union Rescue Mission’s “Feed the Homeless” program.

Your Free Gifts Just for Attending

Gift #1:  If you have never been a member of AOA, you’ll receive a FREE six-month membership.  You’ll have all the privileges and rights of our regular paid members – access to “instant” low-cost credit and eviction checks, a monthly subscription to the Apartment Owners Association News and Buyers Guide and much more! You will be part of one of the largest individually organized groups of apartment owners and property managers in the whole United States.  Why are we giving away FREE memberships to first time members?   Because we hope you’ll take advantage of the many benefits of being an AOA member and renew at the end of your six-month freebie BUT, there is no obligation!  

Gift #2:  Nine lucky winners will win a 5-day Cruise certificate for two! (Port taxes, registration and fees not included.)

Gift #3:  An Apple watch will even be given away at the last seminar of the day!

Gift #4:  Also, many other prizes and gifts will be given away to the lucky winners at individual booths – be sure to visit them all! 

There’s More!

Attorneys will be there all day just to answer any landlord/tenant questions to keep you out of trouble and avoid possible lawsuits. AOA Brokers will be available to show you apartment buildings for sale for your investment consideration. We’ve invited several government agencies so that they can answer your questions. Exhibitors will be there with new products and services.  Then there are all the free “money-making idea” seminars. 

You’ll want to spend the whole day at the show visiting all the booths and attending every seminar that you can possibly take in. The following describes all the FREE seminars and the times each one will be given:

“How YOU Can Create Wealth-Building Habits” – 7:30 a.m. – Seminar Area A

Jeff Faller, AOA’s President, will share with you this personal and powerful success system and how you can apply this to your ownership of apartments, AND to whatever other business or personal project that you decide to tackle!  In this seminar you will discover:

  • How to distinguish between urgent and important
  • A proven system that will help you develop successful habits
  • Other wealth-building ideas and success blockers

Plus, you could win a 5-day cruise certificate* for two

“Real Estate Tax Strategies: Keep More, Pay Less” – 9:00 a.m. – Seminar Area A

Tony Watson is a Tax Specialist with Robert Hall and Associates. Tony holds a federal license as an Enrolled Agent tax practitioner and personally manages clients with over $350 million dollars in real estate holdings.Aside from his full-time position at Robert Hall & Associates, he is an active real estate investor.

Topics will include:

  • Upcoming tax changes for 2025 – stay ahead of new tax laws impacting real estate investors
  • LLCs & Asset Protection – understand when an LLC makes sense and when it doesn’t
  • IRS Audit Red Flags – avoid common mistakes that could trigger an audit

You’ll want to attend this one, folks! Wouldn’t it be nice if you also won the 5-day cruise certificate* for two!

“Five Biggest Risks for Apartment Owners” – 9:00 a.m. – Seminar Area B

Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder of GS Insurance Solutions, Inc., and also the representative of AOA’s Group Insurance Program. Anthony’s team brings a wealth of experience from years with some of the largest insurance brokers in the world. He offers competitive edge insurance services and products to clients locally, nationally and around the globe. Tony and AOA’s Group Insurance Program is saving our members thousands of dollars!

Topics will include:

  • Specialized coverage solution strategies
  • Exclusive insurance products and programs
  • Customized risk management strategies

Maybe you’ll win the 5-day cruise certificate* for two!

“Regulatory Updates for L.A. City & L.A. County” – 11:00 a.m. – Seminar Area A

Edrin Shamtob, Esq. and Bijan Shakibkoo, Esq. SNS Law Group LLP is a legal practice committed to helping you resolve disputes and transactions in a variety of areas specific to business, corporate, and real estate law across California. SNS provides high-quality legal services that you can rely on in your time of need. No matter your situation or goals, they would love the opportunity to lend a helping hand.

Topics will include:

  • Information about the new enforcement program for non-RSO rentals (L.A. City)
  • Updates on AB-246: proposed statewide rent freeze & vacancy control
  • Updates on AB 2801: new security deposit regulations

Plus, you could win a 5-day cruise certificate* for two at this seminar!

“Lawsuit Protection & Tax Reduction Strategies for Rental Property Owners” – 11:00 a.m. – Seminar Area B

Larry Oxenham is one of America’s top asset protection experts, having helped thousands of professionals achieve financial peace of mind by teaching them how to properly structure their assets for lawsuit protection and tax reduction. He has authored and co-authored several articles and books on the subject, including the book, Protect Your Assets. His career has been credited with helping thousands of people save millions of dollars.

Topics will include:

  • Learn about the legal risks rental property owners are exposed to
  • How to protect your business, property and personal assets
  • Five strategies to reduce income taxes by up to 40% annually

You could win a 5-day cruise certificate* for two at this seminar!

“Evictions: How to Build & Properly Prepare Your Case for Court – Before There is Even a Problem” – 1:15 p.m. – Seminar Area A

Michael Brennan, Esq. is the founder of Brennan Law Firm, where he focuses on building long-term relationships by providing the most knowledgeable landlord counseling available while using that knowledge to deliver outstanding representation at reasonable prices. In addition to running his law firm, Michael also writes articles, conducts seminars, and teaches classes on a multitude of landlord-tenant topics throughout Southern California. Plus, you could win a 5-day cruise for two at this seminar!

Topics will include:

  • How to set up your tenant files 
  • What is important to the judge
  • What evidence you’ll need to win

“Seven Ways to Increase Your Monthly Income by Thousands” – 1:15 p.m. – Seminar Area B

Jeffrey Taylor, also known as “Mr. Landlord” is the #1 landlord in the nation!

He is also one of the top nationwide speakers on the subject of making more money owning and managing apartments. It’s not about the number of units you have; it’s about the numbers on your bottom line! This guy is an “idea-a-minute” speaker so be sure to bring your pad and pen to write down all the ideas he has in store for all of us. As a bonus, you could win a 5-day cruise certificate* for two!

Topics will include:

  • Eliminate your most costly expenses
  • What to offer to get top market rent
  • How to get residents to want to pay you more!

Please help us stock the shelves with food at the Union Rescue Mission by bringing a couple of cans of food or non-perishable items. You can help make a difference by donating to the “Feed the Homeless” Program! 

“Avoiding the Nightmare Tenant” – 3:15 p.m. – Seminar Area A

Well-known Eviction Attorney, Dennis Block, Esq. has plenty of hot legal ideas in store for you! Mr. Block is with the Law Firm of Dennis P. Block and Associates and also writes the monthly Legal Questions and Answers column for the AOA magazine.  At this seminar you’ll discover:

  • The right and wrong questions to ask your applicant
  • The importance of the “Rental Qualifications” form and how to use it
  • Other best practices that professionals use to screen applicants

Be there early to get a good seat AND plan to stay for the very popular legal question and answer session that follows. He promises many legal tips and tricks that up-to-date apartment owners are using in today’s market!  Plus, you could win a 5-day cruise for two* at this seminar! 

“Money Making and Cost-Saving Ideas to Increase Cash Flow” – 3:15 p.m. – Seminar Area B

Joel Rodstein, CEO, North Oak Property Management

Joel graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in business management economics with an emphasis in accounting. His knowledge of system technologies is essential to effectively manage your property. Joel’s implementation of lease-up programs for many multifamily projects facilitates very low vacancy rates for all of the multifamily projects which North Oak manages. Joel is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of California, and is a CPM®

Topics will include:

  • Simple vacancy updates and the most effective places to spend and save money for years to come
  • How to use storage and ADU income to increase cash-flow
  • Maintenance cost reductions and utility cost-cutting ideas to save money

Additionally,  you may even win a 5-day cruise certificate* for two!

“Tools Wealthy People Use to Protect Assets and Create Wealth” – 4:15 p.m. – Seminar Area A

Lee Philips, Esq. – Legalees

Lee is a unique attorney. He has distinguished himself as a United States Supreme Court Counselor, Estate Planning and Business Formation Specialist and Tax Lawyer who has helped over half a million people understand how to use the law to make more money and protect their assets. He is the author of 15 books, has authored over 500 published articles, has given over 5,000 live lectures, and is a popular continuing education teacher for attorneys, accountants, insurance, and finance professionals.

Topics will include:

  • The “Ins and Outs” of the two greatest money-making gifts the IRS has given us
  • How to protect your good assets from your bad assets
  • The trap of creating a separate LLC for each property

The information you’ll get on potential tax savings make this seminar worth the wait! Plus, as a bonus, someone’s going to win an Apple watch!

Big Day Planned Just for YOU!

We hope to see you at all the seminars. We do know that you’ll be a big winner by attending this biggest ever AOA “Million Dollar Trade Show and Landlording Conference”! The whole day has been planned for apartment owners and property managers . . . just like you!

Union Rescue Mission’s “Feed the Homeless” Program

Apartment owners have been especially kind in supporting the Union Rescue Mission at every AOA Trade Show with their donations. At this show, the Mission is asking that we again support their “Feed the Homeless” Program by bringing some canned goods and non-perishable food items.  You can help make a difference! 

One Big Day

Mark your calendar now: All day Wednesday, April 16th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, in West Hall A, 1201 South Figueroa St.! The first seminar begins at 7:30 a.m., and the exhibitor floor opens at 8:30 a.m. and stays open until 5:00 p.m. Plan to spend a day discovering the best money-making and money-saving ideas and special discounts that you will ever see at one location. We’re looking forward to seeing you there. Please bring a friend – you can be assured that they will discover at least one idea that will help them make and keep more money than ever before as a direct result of attending. See you at the all FREE “Big Million Dollar Trade Show and Landlording Conference”!!! 

P.S.  Be sure to stop by the AOA booth to spin the big wheel for even more prizes!

*Port taxes, registration and fees not included.