BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY LANDLORD ASSOCIATION
“Working together to provide quality housing for the community.”
President- Brad Grayson
About BCLA: Now nationwide!
Bartholomew County Landlord Association is the largest and longest running local organization supplying housing and related information. Our aim is to help landlords and property managers get the information they need to serve the community’s housing needs and protect their investments. BCLA has been actively meeting every month, for many years, to address these issues. Members include private landlords, property managers, realtors, suppliers, attorneys, CPA’s, and others. Your membership is vital as we work with community leaders to address housing concerns. Doxpop online court records, $6 credit reports, eviction attorney program, guest speakers…
“The hail damage session saved me thousands of dollars!”
“I saved $800 on one project with the BCLA discount.”
“I urge every landlord to get connected to keep up with the changes.”
“We want the input from the Landlord Association” (Local politician)
“I did exactly what was taught and got my deadbeat out FAST!”
“That one tip increased my income by $560 on one house!”
Professional association membership fees are a deductible business expense.
Members are using Doxpop & credit reports more often, catching deadbeats BEFORE they move in!
Renew online www.BartholomewLandlords.com or mail a check.
New Member / Prospect Orientation: Following our regular meeting, anyone interested is invited to stay for a short, 30 minute orientation on what BCLA offers and how to take advantage of BCLA resources & discounts – Doxpop online court records, $6 scored credit reports, eviction attorney program, handbook forms, beginner Q&A
Membership: $99 per calendar year Jan 1 thru Dec 31 (deductible business expense), made out to BCLA, and a completed registration form. New members joining mid year will receive a digital handbook of forms worth $300, full of info geared to Bartholomew County, Doxpop online court records, $6 credit reports, attorney program, discounts on paint and materials, contractor referrals, mailings, and email updates. Replacement handbooks are $99.
New members joining in Oct/Nov/Dec will be fully credited for the following year.
Members renewing mid-year will be $99. We don’t pro-rate because we had to pay for Doxpop, etc year round to keep them available AND we have to process your payment. It’s still cheap for the help you get!
Always consult your attorney and local laws before using ANY materials.
Heavy Doxpop users will be contacted about a commercial rate.
Payment: By check or credit card online at BCLA.org or Venmo @GraysonProp Columbus IN
Mondays: 2 options to network with like minded investors, seek advice, vent, compare notes, share info…Every Monday except holidays.
—Monday Lunch Bunch 11am, Camilla’s Mexican Restaurant,1824 25th St, Columbus Indiana 47201. Quick, inexpensive meal. Newbies and questions welcome! Ya gotta eat!
—Monday ZOOM @ Noon (Eastern). Casual format, Bring questions, tips, sometimes a topic. Zoom .us, Meeting ID 8123763500, Passcode 9. Newbies and questions welcome! Pants optional 🙂
Monthly Training on Zoom: Each month with experts, guest speakers, training, national gurus, or topical discussions. Please mark your calendars. We have not missed a meeting in over 25 years. Learn how to protect your RE-investment and improve your profit.
Special Training – Occasional In-Depth webinars by nationally known trainers.
Announcements/Reminders – by text blast from 877-591-1559
Email list: Add your email address to the BCLA list by clicking here.
Benefits:
- Online court records for Indiana ($300/year value)
- $6 scored credit reports, instantly online
- Eviction attorney program
- Learn how to be more profitable
- Big discounts from local suppliers
- Learn about tax advantages, extra deductions
- Connect with local landlords – gain from their experience
- Learn about collections, finding skips
- Forms notebook developed for our county, adaptable elsewhere
- Emails with referrals, news, cautions
- Strength in numbers: reps on Housing Task Force, etc.
- Tenants can get free attorneys. What are you doing to stay ahead of them?
- Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Fair Housing laws, lead based paint laws, building codes, and health codes apply to landlords with 1 or 1,000 units.
- Many laws are not logical; some are urban legends. Fines are huge.
- Locate contractors
- Monthly training
- Weekly lunch networking
- Past Programs include:
- Eviction Judge
- Mayor
- Police Chief
- Sheriff
- Tax Assessor
- CPA
- State Law Maker
- Building Inspector
Past Topics:
- Prepping a property for renting
- Advertising your rental
- Showing your rental – Safety
- Applications – legal questions to ask
- Screening applicants
- Connecting to the Courthouse computer from your home
- Reading credit reports
- Maintenance
- Basic furnace, air conditioner repair
- Dealing with problem tenants
- Section 8, HUD
- Insurance
- Bookkeeping and taxes made easy – what is deductible and how
- Painless Evictions
- Small Claims Court procedures
- Getting the money after winning in court
- Finding skips
- Estate planning, asset protection, wills
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