The FREE Million Dollar Trade Show & Landlording Conference

 Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 |  Long Beach Convention Center

Who Attends the AOA Show?

  • AOA Members
  • Rental Housing Owners
  • Property Management Companies
  • Large & Small Property Representatives
  • Developers/Investors/Builders
  • Property Managers
  • On-Site Personnel
  • Portfolio Managers
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Ask the Experts

Gain insights from experts: AOA Trade Show allows direct questioning, expanding knowledge on diverse topics.

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Explore AOA Trade Show’s freshest subjects, from cutting-edge tech to innovative business strategies, fostering dynamic learning.

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Workshops

Engage in hands-on learning: AOA Trade Show workshops offer practical skills, fostering interaction and professional growth.

Main Speakers

Jeff Faller – AOA President

Practical AI for Rental Property Owners

  • Tony Watson

    Tony Watson

    Real Estate Investor Tax Specialist – Robert Hall & Associates
    More Info

Tony Watson, Real Estate Investor Tax Specialist – Robert Hall & Associates

The Top Must-Do Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors

Ali Talai, Esq., LL.M. – Attorney

Are You Worth Suing? How Apartment Owners Can Reduce Risk and Protect Their Assets

  • Michael Brennan

    Michael Brennan, Esq.

    Landlord/Tenant Attorney
    More Info

Michael Brennan, Esq. – Landlord/Tenant Attorney

The Changing Landlord/Tenant Landscape

  • California Seals

    Multiple local officials

    Multiple local officials
    More Info

Multiple Local Officials

A Conversation with Local Representatives on Rental Housing

  • Dennis Block

    Dennis Block, Esq.

    Eviction Attorney – Dennis Block & Associates
    More Info

Dennis Block, Esq. – Eviction Attorney Dennis Block & Associates

Owners Beware: Common Tenant Scams

  • Jeffrey Taylor

    Jeffrey Taylor, “Mr. Landlord”

    “Mr. Landlord” – Property Mgmt. Expert
    More Info

Jeffrey Taylor, “Mr. Landlord” – Property Mgmt. Expert

Seven Ways to Increase Your Monthly Income By Thousands

Lee Phillips, JD. – LegaLees

Tools Wealthy People Use to Protect Assets and Create Wealth

  • SNS Law Group

    Edrin Shamtob, Esq. & Bijan Shakibkoo, Esq.

    SNS Law Group
    More Info

Edrin Shamtob, Esq. & Bijan Shakibkoo, Esq. – SNS Law Group

How to Prepare Watertight Eviction Notices

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Powertalk Speakers

  • Jared Duke

    Jared Duke

    Optimum Seismic

Jared Duke – Optimum Seismic

  • Bob Horning

    Bob Horning

    H&S Wealth Management

Bob Horning – H&S Wealth Management

  • Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder and Brett Davis, VP

    Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder | Brett Davis, VP & Program Leader

    GS Insurance Solutions, Inc.

Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder | Brett Davis, VP & Program Leader – GS Insurance Solutions, Inc.

  • Alex Rodriguez

    Alex Rodriguez

    Bay Cities Construction

Alex Rodriguez – Bay Cities Construction

  • Hiba Exeter

    Hiba Exeter

    Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC

Hiba Exeter – Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC

  • Tim Emanuel, Vice President

    Tim Emanuel

    Kay Properties & Investments, LLC

Tim Emanuel – Vice President, Kay Properties & Investments, LLC

  • Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers JRW Investments, Inc.

    Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers

    JRW Investments, Inc.

Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers – JRW Investments, Inc.

  • Ardeshir Nozari

    Ardeshir Nozari

    Xebec Construction

Ardeshir Nozari – Xebec Construction

  • Robert Annable

    Robert Annable

    Break Line Wealth + Tax

Robert Annable – Founder | Wealth Advisor + Tax Strategist, Break Line Wealth + Tax

  • Sharon Ezra & Stelian Martinez

    Stelian Martinez & Sharon Ezra

    Grand Mutual Insurance Services (GMIS) and Peak Real Estate

Stelian Martinez & Sharon Ezra – Grand Mutual Insurance Services (GMIS) and Peak Real Estate

 

Event Schedule

7:30 AM – Area A

  • Jeff Faller - AOA President

    Jeff Faller

    President – AOA

Practical AI for Rental Property Owners

  • Favorite types of AI tools for property management
  • How to get started using AI
  • How to streamline one specific repetitive task using AI

9:00 AM – Area A

  • Tony Watson

    Tony Watson

    Real Estate Investor Tax Specialist – Robert Hall & Associates

The Top Must-Do Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors

  • Why working with a tax advisor can SAVE you money
  • What changes are coming in 2026
  • Tips to maximize deductions without triggering an audit
  • How to turn everyday expenses into write-offs

11:00 AM – Area A

  • Michael Brennan

    Michael Brennan, Esq.

    Landlord/Tenant Attorney

The Changing Landlord/Tenant Landscape

  • New state and local housing laws every property owner needs to know
  • Compliance tips for navigating hurdles under “Just Cause” ordinances
  • End-of-session recap on bills expected to be signed into law

1:15 PM – Area A

  • Dennis Block

    Dennis Block, Esq.

    Eviction Attorney – Dennis Block & Associates

Owners Beware: Common Tenant Scams

  • New laws requiring screening criteria
  • How to check for civil lawsuits, verify payment history, detect false identities, and uncover application misrepresentation
  • Why you must run your own credit and eviction reports (minimum score: 700)

3:00 PM – Area A

  • Lee Phillips, Esq. – LegaLees

    Lee Philips, Esq.

    LegaLees

Tools Wealthy People Use to Protect Assets and Create Wealth

  • 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

9:00 AM – Area B

  • Ali Talai

    Ali Talai, Esq., LL.M.

    Talai Law Offices

Are You Worth Suing? How Apartment Owners Can Reduce Risk and Protect Their Assets

  • Why apartment owners become lawsuit targets and what “looking collectible” really means
  • The five layers of a real asset protection plan and why no single layer is enough
  • Common mistakes apartment owners make with insurance, LLCs, and documentation that quietly create risk

11:00 AM – Area B

  • California Seals

    Multiple Local Officials

A Conversation with Local Representatives on Rental Housing

  • Remarks from LA/LB City Council members and representatives
  • Legislative updates
  • Connecting with your district representative

1:15 PM – Area B

  • Jeffrey Taylor

    Jeffrey Taylor

    “Mr. Landlord”, Property Mgmt. Expert

Seven Ways to Increase Your Monthly Income By Thousands

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

3:00 PM – Area B

  • SNS Law Group

    Edrin Shamtob, Esq. & Bijan Shakibkoo, Esq.

    SNS Law Group

How to Prepare Watertight Eviction Notices

  • How to prepare the AOA 3-Day Pay or Quit Notice
  • A sure-fire checklist to help keep your notice “watertight”
  • How to calculate the “Last date to comply”

10:00 AM – Arena 1

  • Jared Duke

    Jared Duke

    Optimum Seismic

The Future of Seismic Retrofitting in Long Beach

  • An update on what’s coming next for the Long Beach Ordinance
  • How to understand the seismic retrofit process and how it applies to your property
  • How to avoid costly risks and stay compliant

10:30 AM – Arena 1

  • Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder and Brett Davis, VP

    Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder | Brett Davis, VP & Program Leader

    GS Insurance Solutions, Inc.

Future-Proofing Your Property: The Top 5 Insurance Threats Facing Landlords

  • Secure competitive coverage despite non-renewals, declinations, and rising rates
  • Uncover hidden coverage gaps and apply proactive risk management solutions
  • The latest insurance industry updates

12:20 PM – Arena 1

  • Hiba Exeter

    Hiba Exeter

    Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC

Unraveling the Mystery of 1031 Exchanges

  • What does Qualified Use really mean?
  • What does like kind really mean?
  • How long do I really have to hold legal title?

12:50 PM – Arena 1

  • Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers JRW Investments, Inc.

    Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers

    JRW Investments, Inc.

DST/1031: Retire From Active Real Estate and Pay ZERO Capital Gains Tax

  • How to strategically navigate your only three options: hold, sell or exchange
  • The power of the 1031 exchange
  • The structural advantages of the Delaware Statutory Trust investment vehicle

2:20 PM – Arena 1

  • Robert Annable

    Robert Annable

    Break Line Wealth + Tax

Turning a Failed 1031 Exchange into a Winning Tax Strategy

  • Avoid missed tax-planning opportunities after a sale
  • Explore strategies beyond a 1031 exchange
  • Get the tax strategy blueprint before you sell

10:00 AM – Arena 2

  • Bob Horning

    Bob Horning

    H&S Wealth Management

Turn Your Four Units Into 1,000!

  • DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) explained
  • Mitigate your risk and diversify your 1031 exchange dollars into multiple properties and states
  • Outsource your tenant headaches with professional property management

10:30 AM – Arena 2

  • Alex Rodriguez

    Alex Rodriguez

    Bay Cities Construction

Balcony Expert You Can Trust

  • Common signs that you may have structural Damage under the waterproofing
  • Common areas were water leaks into balconies
  • Average cost per square foot for minor and major water damage on balconies
  • Water the 4 steps to getting your building compliant with SB 326 and SB 721

12:20 PM – Arena 2

  • Tim Emanuel, Vice President

    Tim Emanuel

    Kay Properties & Investments, LLC

Due Diligence 101 on 721 Exchange UPREIT DST Investments

  • Understanding the 721 UPREIT Process, Risks & Tax Considerations
  • Evaluating REIT Performance: Yield, Dividends & Cash Flow Risks
  • Due Diligence Essentials: Debt, Tax Protection & Exchange Structures

12:50 PM – Arena 2

  • Ardeshir Nozari

    Ardeshir Nozari

    Xebec Construction

The $100,000 Leak: Small Oversights, Major Expenses – 30 Years of Lessons

  • How to recognize warning signs before hidden building conditions become major repair projects
  • Lessons learned from SB-721 and SB-326 inspections, water intrusion investigations, and building repairs
  • Real Southern California case studies and practical strategies to reduce risk, protect property value, and control repair costs

2:20 PM – Arena 2

  • Sharon Ezra & Stelian Martinez

    Stelian Martinez & Sharon Ezra

    Grand Mutual Insurance Services (GMIS) and Peak Real Estate

Protecting Multi-Unit Properties: Smart Insurance & Management

  • Structure the Right Insurance Coverage
  • Identify Key Risks & Coverage Gaps
  • Reduce Risk with Better Property Management
  • Protect Property Value & Tenant Stability
Seminar Area A

7:30 AM – Area A

  • Jeff Faller - AOA President

    Jeff Faller

    President – AOA

Practical AI for Rental Property Owners

  • Favorite types of AI tools for property management
  • How to get started using AI
  • How to streamline one specific repetitive task using AI

9:00 AM – Area A

  • Tony Watson

    Tony Watson

    Real Estate Investor Tax Specialist – Robert Hall & Associates

The Top Must-Do Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors

  • Why working with a tax advisor can SAVE you money
  • What changes are coming in 2026
  • Tips to maximize deductions without triggering an audit
  • How to turn everyday expenses into write-offs

11:00 AM – Area A

  • Michael Brennan

    Michael Brennan, Esq.

    Landlord/Tenant Attorney

The Changing Landlord/Tenant Landscape

  • New state and local housing laws every property owner needs to know
  • Compliance tips for navigating hurdles under “Just Cause” ordinances
  • End-of-session recap on bills expected to be signed into law

1:15 PM – Area A

  • Dennis Block

    Dennis Block, Esq.

    Eviction Attorney – Dennis Block & Associates

Owners Beware: Common Tenant Scams

  • New laws requiring screening criteria
  • How to check for civil lawsuits, verify payment history, detect false identities, and uncover application misrepresentation
  • Why you must run your own credit and eviction reports (minimum score: 700)

3:00 PM – Area A

  • Lee Phillips, Esq. – LegaLees

    Lee Philips, Esq.

    LegaLees

Tools Wealthy People Use to Protect Assets and Create Wealth

  • 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
Seminar Area B

9:00 AM – Area B

  • Ali Talai

    Ali Talai, Esq., LL.M.

    Talai Law Offices

Are You Worth Suing? How Apartment Owners Can Reduce Risk and Protect Their Assets

  • Why apartment owners become lawsuit targets and what “looking collectible” really means
  • The five layers of a real asset protection plan and why no single layer is enough
  • Common mistakes apartment owners make with insurance, LLCs, and documentation that quietly create risk

11:00 AM – Area B

  • California Seals

    Multiple Local Officials

A Conversation with Local Representatives on Rental Housing

  • Remarks from LA/LB City Council members and representatives
  • Legislative updates
  • Connecting with your district representative

1:15 PM – Area B

  • Jeffrey Taylor

    Jeffrey Taylor

    “Mr. Landlord”, Property Mgmt. Expert

Seven Ways to Increase Your Monthly Income By Thousands

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

3:00 PM – Area B

  • SNS Law Group

    Edrin Shamtob, Esq. & Bijan Shakibkoo, Esq.

    SNS Law Group

How to Prepare Watertight Eviction Notices

  • How to prepare the AOA 3-Day Pay or Quit Notice
  • A sure-fire checklist to help keep your notice “watertight”
  • How to calculate the “Last date to comply”
Powertalk Arena 1

10:00 AM – Arena 1

  • Jared Duke

    Jared Duke

    Optimum Seismic

The Future of Seismic Retrofitting in Long Beach

  • An update on what’s coming next for the Long Beach Ordinance
  • How to understand the seismic retrofit process and how it applies to your property
  • How to avoid costly risks and stay compliant

10:30 AM – Arena 1

  • Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder and Brett Davis, VP

    Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder | Brett Davis, VP & Program Leader

    GS Insurance Solutions, Inc.

Future-Proofing Your Property: The Top 5 Insurance Threats Facing Landlords

  • Secure competitive coverage despite non-renewals, declinations, and rising rates
  • Uncover hidden coverage gaps and apply proactive risk management solutions
  • The latest insurance industry updates

12:20 PM – Arena 1

  • Hiba Exeter

    Hiba Exeter

    Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC

Unraveling the Mystery of 1031 Exchanges

  • What does Qualified Use really mean?
  • What does like kind really mean?
  • How long do I really have to hold legal title?

12:50 PM – Arena 1

  • Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers JRW Investments, Inc.

    Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers

    JRW Investments, Inc.

DST/1031: Retire From Active Real Estate and Pay ZERO Capital Gains Tax

  • How to strategically navigate your only three options: hold, sell or exchange
  • The power of the 1031 exchange
  • The structural advantages of the Delaware Statutory Trust investment vehicle

2:20 PM – Arena 1

  • Robert Annable

    Robert Annable

    Break Line Wealth + Tax

Turning a Failed 1031 Exchange into a Winning Tax Strategy

  • Avoid missed tax-planning opportunities after a sale
  • Explore strategies beyond a 1031 exchange
  • Get the tax strategy blueprint before you sell
Powertalk Arena 2

10:00 AM – Arena 2

  • Bob Horning

    Bob Horning

    H&S Wealth Management

Turn Your Four Units Into 1,000!

  • DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) explained
  • Mitigate your risk and diversify your 1031 exchange dollars into multiple properties and states
  • Outsource your tenant headaches with professional property management

10:30 AM – Arena 2

  • Alex Rodriguez

    Alex Rodriguez

    Bay Cities Construction

Balcony Expert You Can Trust

  • Common signs that you may have structural Damage under the waterproofing
  • Common areas were water leaks into balconies
  • Average cost per square foot for minor and major water damage on balconies
  • Water the 4 steps to getting your building compliant with SB 326 and SB 721

12:20 PM – Arena 2

  • Tim Emanuel, Vice President

    Tim Emanuel

    Kay Properties & Investments, LLC

Due Diligence 101 on 721 Exchange UPREIT DST Investments

  • Understanding the 721 UPREIT Process, Risks & Tax Considerations
  • Evaluating REIT Performance: Yield, Dividends & Cash Flow Risks
  • Due Diligence Essentials: Debt, Tax Protection & Exchange Structures

12:50 PM – Arena 2

  • Ardeshir Nozari

    Ardeshir Nozari

    Xebec Construction

The $100,000 Leak: Small Oversights, Major Expenses – 30 Years of Lessons

  • How to recognize warning signs before hidden building conditions become major repair projects
  • Lessons learned from SB-721 and SB-326 inspections, water intrusion investigations, and building repairs
  • Real Southern California case studies and practical strategies to reduce risk, protect property value, and control repair costs

2:20 PM – Arena 2

  • Sharon Ezra & Stelian Martinez

    Stelian Martinez & Sharon Ezra

    Grand Mutual Insurance Services (GMIS) and Peak Real Estate

Protecting Multi-Unit Properties: Smart Insurance & Management

  • Structure the Right Insurance Coverage
  • Identify Key Risks & Coverage Gaps
  • Reduce Risk with Better Property Management
  • Protect Property Value & Tenant Stability

Event Venue

Long Beach Convention Center

Hall C • 400 E Seaside Way, Long Beach 90802

It won’t cost you a dime. You see, the 100 plus contractors, vendors and speakers get together and pay the rent for the Convention hall. They provide all the chairs for the huge seminars AND cover all the other expenses. It costs them 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.

FREE Admission

Please bring a new unwrapped child’s toy as your donation to the Union Rescue Mission’s “Christmas in August” program. Thank you for bringing a smile to a child during the coming holiday season!

CO-SPONSORS

GS Insurance
Robert Hall & Associates Logo
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F.A.Q

What time does the floor open?

The floor opens at 8:30 am, right after the first seminar.

What time is the registration?

Registration starts at 7:00 am.

Can I pre-register?

Pre-register here – No Reservation Required.

How much does it cost?

The trade show is absolute free. All we ask is for you to bring a new unwrapped child’s toy as your donation to the Union Rescue Mission’s “Christmas in August” program. Thank you for bringing a smile to a child during the coming holiday season!