The Big Million Dollar Trade Show & Landlording Conference
Wednesday, April 15th – 7:30AM | Los Angeles Convention Center • West Hall A
Who Attends the AOA Show?
Ask the Experts
Gain insights from experts: AOA Trade Show allows direct questioning, expanding knowledge on diverse topics.
Latest Topics
Explore AOA Trade Show’s freshest subjects, from cutting-edge tech to innovative business strategies, fostering dynamic learning.
Workshops
Engage in hands-on learning: AOA Trade Show workshops offer practical skills, fostering interaction and professional growth.
Main Speakers
Jeff Faller – AOA President
“How YOU Can Create Wealth-Building Habits”
Tony Watson – Real Estate Investor/Tax Specialist
“The Top Must Do Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors”
Tracey Merrell, Esq. – Law Offices of Ada R. Cordero-Sacks
“Habitability Lawsuits Are Rising: What Every Rental Owner Must Know in 2026”
Dennis Block, Esq. – Eviction Attorney
“12 Myths That Will Bankrupt Landlords”
Jeffrey Taylor – “Mr. Landlord”, Property Mgmt. Expert
“Seven Ways to Increase Your Monthly Income By Thousands”
Michael Brennan, Esq. – Landlord/Tenant Attorney
“Key Legal Changes Impacting Landlords in 2026”
Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder and Brett Davis, VP
“Solving Today’s Most Painful Insurance Problems Facing Landlords”
Lee Phillips, Esq. – LegaLees
“Tools Wealthy People Use to Protect Assets and Create Wealth”
Dennis Barber – President, United Legal
“Tokenizing Real Estate: From Deeds to Digital Assets”
Powertalk Speakers
Adam Bryan
H&S Wealth Management
Adam Bryan – H&S Wealth Management
Ali Talai
Talai Law Corp.
Ali Talai – Talai Law Corp.
Jared Duke
Optimum Seismic
Jared Duke – Optimum Seismic
Orrin Barrow
Kay Properties & Investments, LLC
Orrin Barrow – Kay Properties & Investments, LLC
Hiba Exeter
Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC
Hiba Exeter, Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC
Seth Phillips
ADU Gold / FIXIFY
Seth Phillips – ADU Gold / FIXIFY
Andrew Durben
Home Time Windows
Andrew Durben – Home Time Windows
Joseph Le
LADWP
Joseph Le – LADWP
Hormoz Nazarpour
ADU360
Hormoz Nazarpour – ADU360
Edrin Shamtob & Bijan Shakiboo
SNS Law Group
Edrin Shamtob & Bijan Shakiboo – SNS Law Group
Members of L.A. City Council
LA City Council
Members of L.A. City Council
Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers
JRW Investments, Inc.
Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers – JRW Investments, Inc.
Event Schedule
7:30 AM – Area A
Jeff Faller
President – AOA
“How YOU Can Create Wealth-Building Habits”
- How to distinguish between urgent and important
- A proven system that will help you develop successful habits
- Other wealth-building ideas and success blockers
9:00 AM – Area A
Tony Watson
Real Estate Investor/ Tax Specialist
“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
11:00 AM – Area A
Dennis Block, Esq.
Eviction Attorney
“12 Myths That Will Bankrupt Landlords”
- Your instincts, lease, or shortcuts won’t protect you—only the law will
- One wrong payment, notice, or deposit mistake can kill an eviction
- Selling or inheriting property does not erase tenant rights
1:15 PM – Area A
Michael Brennan, Esq.
Landlord/Tenant Attorney
“Key Legal Changes Impacting Landlords in 2026”
- New state and local housing laws every property owner needs to know
- Compliance tips for navigating hurdles under “Just Cause” ordinances
- The #1 addendum that you need to add to your rental agreements
3:15 PM – Area A
Lee Phillips, 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
Tracey Merrell, Esq.
Law Offices of Ada R. Cordero-Sacks
“Habitability Lawsuits Are Rising: What Every Rental Owner Must Know in 2026”
- What California habitability laws require, including recent interpretations under the Code of Civil Procedure
- Refrigerators and stoves as required habitability items under California law (AB 628)
- Affirmative habitability lawsuit trends and what owners are being targeted for today
11:00 AM – Area B
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!
1:15 PM – Area B
Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder and Brett Davis, VP
GS Insurance
“Solving Today’s Most Painful Insurance Problems Facing Landlords”
- How to access top insurance products in today’s difficult marketplace
- Ways to uncover hidden coverage gaps and apply proactive risk management solutions
- The latest insurance industry updates
3:15 PM – Area B
Dennis Barber
President, United Legal
“Tokenizing Real Estate: From Deeds to Digital Assets”
- New laws redefining ownership and compliance
- Tokenization and blockchain verification modernizing records
- A unified digital ecosystem for property, legal, and service platforms
10:00 AM – Arena 1
Adam Bryan
H&S Wealth
“Turn your 4 units into 1,000”
- DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trust) explained
- Mitigating your 1031 risk
- Diversify your 1031 exchange dollars into multiple properties and states outside California
10:30 AM – Arena 1
Jared Duke
Optimum Seismic
“How to tackle SB-721 & Balcony Repairs”
- A clear path forward to address any damages discovered during your SB-721/Balcony inspections
- How to avoid any surprise mid-project costs or change orders
- How to ensure your repairs last through future inspections
12:20 PM – Arena 1
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
Andrew Durben
Home Time Windows
“Windows of Opportunity: Maximizing ROI and Tenant Retention with Modern Upgrades”
- The Value of Curb Appeal
- Energy Efficiency = Reduced Operating Costs
- Noise Reduction & Comfort
2:20 PM – Arena 1
Hormoz Nazarpour
ADU360
“Leveraging SB 1211 Multifamily ADU | Add Up to 8 Detached Units”
- No Tenant or Parking Replacement
- How to increase up to $25k+ monthly income
- 8-12 months from RTI to Rent-Ready
2:50 PM – Arena 1
Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers
JRW Investments, Inc.
“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
10:00 AM – Arena 2
Ali Talai
Talai Law Corp.
“Protecting Your Properties: Asset Protection Strategies for Apartment Owners”
- Layered Protection Strategies
- Real-World Asset Protection Tips
- Privacy, Equity & Control
10:30 AM – Arena 2
Orrin Barrow
Kay Properties & Investments, LLC
“How Delaware Statutory Trusts Can Help Investors Include Both Anchor and Buoy Investment Assets in their Portfolios”
- What is a “Anchor and Buoy” Investment Strategy?
- What is a “Buoy” Investment?
- How Can DSTs Combine Both an anchor and buoy investment assets?
12:20 PM – Arena 2
Seth Phillips
Renovise / ADU Gold / FIXIFY
“ADU Development: New Laws + Design/Build With FIXIFY”
- Why ADUs are a lucrative investment opportunity
- How to maximize your ROI with ADUs with SB 1211 & SB 684
- How to design & build ADUs with FIXIFY
12:50 PM – Arena 2
Joseph Le
LADWP
“Decreasing Costs & Increasing Efficiencies for Multifamily Housing”
- Free efficiency assessments available to you
- How to take advantage of robust financial incentives
- Solar incentives available to owners
2:20 PM – Arena 2
Edrin Shamtob & Bijan Shakiboo
SNS Law Group
“Nowhere to Run: 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
2:50 PM – Arena 2
Members of L.A. City Council
LA City Council
“L.A. City Councilmembers Discuss Rental Housing”
- Brief comments from available members of L.A. City Council
- Legislative updates
- Best ways to connect with your district representative
- Seminar Area A
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7:30 AM – Area A
Jeff Faller
President – AOA
“How YOU Can Create Wealth-Building Habits”
- How to distinguish between urgent and important
- A proven system that will help you develop successful habits
- Other wealth-building ideas and success blockers
9:00 AM – Area A
Tony Watson
Real Estate Investor/ Tax Specialist
“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
11:00 AM – Area A
Dennis Block, Esq.
Eviction Attorney
“12 Myths That Will Bankrupt Landlords”
- Your instincts, lease, or shortcuts won’t protect you—only the law will
- One wrong payment, notice, or deposit mistake can kill an eviction
- Selling or inheriting property does not erase tenant rights
1:15 PM – Area A
Michael Brennan, Esq.
Landlord/Tenant Attorney
“Key Legal Changes Impacting Landlords in 2026”
- New state and local housing laws every property owner needs to know
- Compliance tips for navigating hurdles under “Just Cause” ordinances
- The #1 addendum that you need to add to your rental agreements
3:15 PM – Area A
Lee Phillips, 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
Tracey Merrell, Esq.
Law Offices of Ada R. Cordero-Sacks
“Habitability Lawsuits Are Rising: What Every Rental Owner Must Know in 2026”
- What California habitability laws require, including recent interpretations under the Code of Civil Procedure
- Refrigerators and stoves as required habitability items under California law (AB 628)
- Affirmative habitability lawsuit trends and what owners are being targeted for today
11:00 AM – Area B
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!
1:15 PM – Area B
Anthony Miller, CEO and Founder and Brett Davis, VP
GS Insurance
“Solving Today’s Most Painful Insurance Problems Facing Landlords”
- How to access top insurance products in today’s difficult marketplace
- Ways to uncover hidden coverage gaps and apply proactive risk management solutions
- The latest insurance industry updates
3:15 PM – Area B
Dennis Barber
President, United Legal
“Tokenizing Real Estate: From Deeds to Digital Assets”
- New laws redefining ownership and compliance
- Tokenization and blockchain verification modernizing records
- A unified digital ecosystem for property, legal, and service platforms
- Powertalk Arena 1
-
10:00 AM – Arena 1
Adam Bryan
H&S Wealth
“Turn your 4 units into 1,000”
- DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trust) explained
- Mitigating your 1031 risk
- Diversify your 1031 exchange dollars into multiple properties and states outside California
10:30 AM – Arena 1
Jared Duke
Optimum Seismic
“How to tackle SB-721 & Balcony Repairs”
- A clear path forward to address any damages discovered during your SB-721/Balcony inspections
- How to avoid any surprise mid-project costs or change orders
- How to ensure your repairs last through future inspections
12:20 PM – Arena 1
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
Andrew Durben
Home Time Windows
“Windows of Opportunity: Maximizing ROI and Tenant Retention with Modern Upgrades”
- The Value of Curb Appeal
- Energy Efficiency = Reduced Operating Costs
- Noise Reduction & Comfort
2:20 PM – Arena 1
Hormoz Nazarpour
ADU360
“Leveraging SB 1211 Multifamily ADU | Add Up to 8 Detached Units”
- No Tenant or Parking Replacement
- How to increase up to $25k+ monthly income
- 8-12 months from RTI to Rent-Ready
2:50 PM – Arena 1
Jon Taylor & Chris Rogers
JRW Investments, Inc.
“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
- Powertalk Arena 2
-
10:00 AM – Arena 2
Ali Talai
Talai Law Corp.
“Protecting Your Properties: Asset Protection Strategies for Apartment Owners”
- Layered Protection Strategies
- Real-World Asset Protection Tips
- Privacy, Equity & Control
10:30 AM – Arena 2
Orrin Barrow
Kay Properties & Investments, LLC
“How Delaware Statutory Trusts Can Help Investors Include Both Anchor and Buoy Investment Assets in their Portfolios”
- What is a “Anchor and Buoy” Investment Strategy?
- What is a “Buoy” Investment?
- How Can DSTs Combine Both an anchor and buoy investment assets?
12:20 PM – Arena 2
Seth Phillips
Renovise / ADU Gold / FIXIFY
“ADU Development: New Laws + Design/Build With FIXIFY”
- Why ADUs are a lucrative investment opportunity
- How to maximize your ROI with ADUs with SB 1211 & SB 684
- How to design & build ADUs with FIXIFY
12:50 PM – Arena 2
Joseph Le
LADWP
“Decreasing Costs & Increasing Efficiencies for Multifamily Housing”
- Free efficiency assessments available to you
- How to take advantage of robust financial incentives
- Solar incentives available to owners
2:20 PM – Arena 2
Edrin Shamtob & Bijan Shakiboo
SNS Law Group
“Nowhere to Run: 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
2:50 PM – Arena 2
Members of L.A. City Council
LA City Council
“L.A. City Councilmembers Discuss Rental Housing”
- Brief comments from available members of L.A. City Council
- Legislative updates
- Best ways to connect with your district representative
AutoHot
Booth #31
FREE Remote Monitoring Service ($180 Value)
Hardware & Apartment Supply
Booth #10
Milwaukee 4-Tool Combo Kit ($499 Value)
JRW Investments, Inc.
Booth #16
THREE $100 VISA Gift Cards
Kingsbarn Real Estate Capital
Booth #123
Fleming’s Gift Card, YETI Water Bottle, Titleist Golf Balls ($150 Value)
L.A. Hydro‑Jet & Rooter Service
Booth #105
FREE Professional Plumbing Service ($100 Value)
Linder & Associates
Booth #511
4 Dodger Tickets
Pacific Energy Service
Booth #8
$100 Amazon Gift Card
R & B Wholesale
Booth #202
Whirlpool Over the Range Microwave ($399 Value)
Ram Construction Innovation
Booth #200
$100 VISA Gift Card
SNS Law Group
Booth #201
$200 Amazon Gift Card
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
Booth #308
$100 Gift Card
West Coast Chief Repair
Booth #506
$100 Gift Card
West Coast Roofing LA
Booth #510
All Scheduled Roof Inspections Enter $600 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Event Venue
Los Angeles Convention Center • West Hall A
1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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 non perishable canned food for the Union Rescue Mission’s “Feed the Homeless” program.
CO-SPONSORS
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 non perishable canned food for the Union Rescue Mission’s “Feed the Homeless” program.