Education Overview

RHAWA believes strongly that education is a key component to owning and managing rental housing, maximizing the return on your investment, and being a community partner. The more owners and managers who ethically operate their business with a solid understanding of the law, the better chance we have to limit overreaching regulations imposed by the government.

The Rental Housing Academy's (RHA) education program is designed to provide independent housing providers, MHC owners, and others in the residential housing industry a foundation of knowledge and skills to help them meet legal responsibilities and succeed in the business. RHAWA provides deeply discounted education on rental operations, Residential and Manufactured Housing Landlord-Tenant Acts, property investment, and rental business management. Informal discussions and presentations are offered to explore trending issues and targeted topics of interest in the rental housing industry. RHA's curriculum is created collaboratively so you receive objective and well-vetted information. Our engaging instructors are selected based on tenure in the rental housing business and speaking experience.

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Rental Housing Academy™ Course List

Add an ONDEMAND library subscription to your member profile to access any of the following courses ONDEMAND. Most courses are also offered live at least once each year. As new courses are developed and offered live, they are added to the ONDEMAND library. See Calendar for upcoming sessions. The links below allow you to view courses by category or alphabetically.

Understanding the Law

Navigating the various federal, state, and local laws on residential landlord-tenant and manufactured landlord-tenant law relations is complex and constantly changing. It is important that everyone in the industry has a basic understanding of the law and refreshes their knowledge on a regular basis. 

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Managing Your Rentals

Whether you are an independent landlord or a professional property manager, this series is for you. Learn the basics of managing your rental properties from seasoned property managers and owners.

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Managing Your Business

Investing in residential rental property is a complex business with many associated risks and opportunities. In this series, experienced rental housing owners and business professionals deliver a well-rounded education for the independent housing provider.

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PM Series

This series is designed specifically for Property Managers and is offered as virtual class sessions. All members may attend individually for $30 or attend the entire series for just $160. Ticket options are also available for Freemium subscribers and guests.

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Subscriptions & Training Programs

Education Subscriptions

Annual Class Pass

For unlimited access to live online educational sessions for 12 full months, add the Annual Class Pass to your membership for $250. 

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ONDEMAND Library Subscription

An annual ONDEMAND library subscription can be added to your membership dues for $120, or purchase a monthly subscription for $25.

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FREE Members-Only ONDEMAND Classes

Training/Certificate Programs

Employee Training

Setup up your employee training program through our ONDEMAND platform. Select from our engaging course sessions, add your own policies, then prompt and track completion. 

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CRE Clock Hours & Certificate Courses

Special ONDEMAND courses for real estate continuing education and other training certificates can be purchased individually (not included in ONDEMAND subscription).

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Become an Education Volunteer

RHAWA is looking for volunteer educators for our ongoing seminars and other educational resources - become part of a fast moving, vibrant community that is experiencing dramatic growth.

Join this committee and help develop forms, educational offerings for “best practices” as well as additional resources. To serve on this committee, contact Denise Myers at (206) 905-0614.

We provide you with adult learning training, all the class material and work with your schedule. You provide an enthusiastic and engaging personality, experience with group facilitation, great communication skills, and act as a representative of the Rental Housing Association of Washington. Review our Instructor Handbook for policies and benefit information.

Relying upon your knowledge and experience in the industry, you help us build and maintain curriculum and other educational resources. We publish and produce all materials, citing, and recognizing all contributors. Contact Denise Myers to learn more.

You take a leadership role at a monthly member networking meeting at a restaurant in your area. We mail you discussion guides on various rental operations topics and invite members to the meetings. Based on the topic, you lead discussion yourself, or invite an appropriate professional from your area to help. Contact Daniel Bannon to learn more.


HAVE QUESTIONS?  Email dmyers@RHAwa.org or call Denise Myers at (206) 905-0614.