Canadian ModeratorsGlenn Trachsel Glenn has been president of the Waterloo Regional Apartment Management Association (WRAMA) for the past three years. He has owned and managed residential and commercial rental property since 1984. It is his opinion that owning any size rental property is a business, needs to be treated like a business and owners need to be educated and stay informed. He also believes that although at times it can be challenging, it can be very rewarding. Glenn currently sells real estate in the Waterloo Region and owns and manages a portfolio of small multi-unit buildings. He takes a very hands on approach and credits his background as a construction engineering technician as very useful. He also at times assists fellow landlords at the Housing Tribunal. To contact Glenn call: (519) 741-1400 or by email: info@wrama.comArun Pathak Arun is President of the Hamilton and District Apartment Association (HDAA). In addition to those responsibilities, he has also been on the Board of the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) for many years (over 10 years). He is currently the chair of FRPO's Regional Committee. Arun is also the Chair of the Halton Housing Advisory Committee (set up by the Region of Halton to advise Halton Regional Council). Arun has owned and managed apartment buildings in Burlington and Hamilton for over 20 years and previously had experience with rental properties in London, England. If you wish to contact Arun or would like more information about the HDAA, you can reach him by email: info@hamiltonapartmentassociation.ca.
Jason Leonard
Jason is the Editor in Chief of LandlordSpace.com, a marketing and management portal for landlords. Jason has helped landlords and property managers of all sizes for over 7 years integrate the Internet and email into their marketing mix. This can include developing a website, advertising online (www.gscrentals.com) or even just getting started with email. Jason is also a columnist for Canadian Apartment Magazine, offering insight into technology and marketing strategies for landlords. He has also been published in several other property management publications and in online publications in the US. If you have questions relating to marketing and technology, feel free to contact him directly at toll free (866) 550-5621 ext 225.
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