Looking Back and Moving Forward
This month marks our Annual Meeting, a time when board members are elected or re-elected to serve two-year terms. It also marks an important personal milestone: the conclusion of my presidency on June 30th. After ten incredible years, it's time to pass the torch and welcome fresh leadership to guide us into the future. We will introduce our new executive team in the July Newsletter.
While I’m stepping down as president, I’m not stepping away. I plan to remain actively involved—continuing to serve on the board, teach classes, and staff the helpline. This organization is deeply meaningful to me, and I look forward to supporting it in new ways.
Over the past decade, our world and our industry have changed dramatically. We've faced significant challenges - new state laws and regulations have introduced instability into the rental housing market, pushing many long-time owners to sell. Yet amid those difficulties, a new generation is stepping in. We’re seeing younger people taking over family portfolios or purchasing their first rental properties - an encouraging sign for the future.
Together, we’ve weathered a pandemic, record inflation, and social unrest. Through it all, we remained committed to helping individuals improve their lives and build financial stability through rental property ownership. The pandemic forced us to innovate, leading to one of our greatest successes: the adoption of webinars. For years, we discussed offering online classes—COVID-19 made it happen. Now, virtual education is the norm, and it’s working.
As new leaders emerge, our mission remains the same: to educate and empower. Rental property ownership continues to be one of the most effective paths to financial security and generational wealth - and Oregon remains a beautiful place to build a future.
I’m incredibly grateful for the support of our exceptional office staff, our dedicated board, and you - our members. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I look forward to what’s ahead.
Warm regards, Tia Politi
