The National PHP designation is a nationwide, education-based certification program designed to recognize a high level of knowledge and professionalism among real estate investors.
It is sponsored and overseen by the National Real Estate Investor’s Association (National REIA).
This designation identifies individuals who have completed formal education and training to operate as ethical, informed, and professional housing providers.
Only individuals who complete the educational requirements may present themselves publicly as a Professional Housing Provider.
Designation holders receive:
Including basic contract law; using contracts and clauses to protect yourself, developing contracts such as leases, options, purchase contracts, etc. for the real estate investment business
Including regulations affecting real estate investment such as lead paint regulations, wetlands regulations, underground storage tank regulations, Environmental Quality Zone regulations, etc.
Including enacting and actual use of national, state, local, and personal business ethics statements, policies and practices
Including federal, state and local fair housing regulations
Including regulations affecting real estate investment such as lead paint regulations, wetlands regulations, underground storage tank regulations, Environmental Quality Zone regulations, etc.
Including conventional financing, FHA/VA financing, owner financing of all types; comparing financing, offering financing
Including pre- and post- purchase inspections and pre- and post- move-out inspections of properties held.
Including why and how much
Including what type of property insurance is appropriate for investment property; negotiating for the best rates and renter’s insurance, the remaining 18 hours may include further education in any or all of the above topics, as selected by the National PHP candidate.
National REIA and the PHP program raise the professional standing of investors and support the industry’s recognition as an educated and organized community.
The PHP designation requires a total of 60 clock hours of formal education:
42 hours – Core Courses
18 hours – Elective Topics
Elective topics may include additional education in any core area or other approved real estate investment subjects.
To maintain the National PHP designation, designees must complete:
20 hours of continuing education every two years
These hours are elective and allow members to continue learning in areas most relevant to their real estate goals.
The National Real Estate Investor’s Association is dedicated to making this program a success. It is understood by the committee that the program will evolve as time goes on, and that time will pass before the local groups, their members, and the public at large recognize the value of this education. National REIA believes that the concept of creating well-educated investors is important in the fight to make our industry a respected one. We also believe that the ability to present our members as dedicated, educated professionals will aid in the political action to which we are dedicated. While this education is already the mission of the local associations, we hope that a nationwide designation will further this goal by making legislators, regulators, and the public at large recognize that we are not simply “landlords”, but informed business persons who make an ongoing contribution to our communities.
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