Join Southern California’s Rental Housing Community on September 23 for Practical Education, Industry Resources, and Hands-On Expo Features

California’s rental housing business continues to evolve rapidly, and Inland Empire housing providers are increasingly navigating regulatory pressures, rising operating costs, tenant protection laws, insurance concerns, maintenance challenges, fraud, and shifting market conditions. To help owners and managers address these challenges, the 2026 Income Property Management Expo (IPME) – Inland Empire will take place Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ontario Convention Center.

Produced in association with the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA) and Apartment News Publications, Inc., IPME Inland Empire will bring together rental housing providers, property management professionals, and industry partners from throughout Southern California for a full day of education, networking, business development, and practical solutions.

This year’s program goes well beyond a traditional trade show, combining an expansive exhibit hall with Main Stage panel discussions, expert-led masterclasses, fair housing training and certification, a live modular ADU display, free document shredding, and the inaugural Income Property Management Awards.

Real Issues. Real Solutions. On the Main Stage.

A centerpiece of IPME Inland Empire will be a series of candid, solutions-oriented Main Stage panel discussions built around some of the most pressing challenges facing rental housing providers today.

The featured panel, “Real Talk from the Industry’s Experts: Candid Conversations. Practical Solutions. Actionable Takeaways,” will bring together Angel Rogers, Kristy Kelley, and Patti “Widget,” with Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director of AAGLA, serving as moderator. The conversational format is designed to move beyond prepared presentations and into the real-world issues owners and operators are facing every day.

Additional Main Stage panels include:

• Combating Rental Fraud: Protecting Your Property — examining fraud prevention and resident screening operations with Steven Pastores, William Nassar, Esq., and Nate Bernstein, Esq., moderated by Kristy Kelley.
• Surviving California’s Compliance Maze — a legal and regulatory discussion featuring Edrin Shamtob, Esq. and Bijan Shakibkoo, Esq., moderated by Angel Rogers.
• Preventative Maintenance for Aging Assets — practical guidance on when to repair, when to replace, and how to make better maintenance decisions, featuring Nicole Ramirez, Jack Dressen, and Gordon Myers, moderated by Kristy Kelley.

Other featured guests appearing throughout the Expo include Michael A. Brennan, Esq., landlord legal expert; James Burling, Esq. of Pacific Legal Foundation; Daniel Yukelson of AAGLA; Jon Taylor of JRW Investments; Hiba Exeter of Exeter Group; and Tony Watson of Robert Hall & Associates.

James Burling Tackles America’s Housing Crisis — Plus a Free Book Signing

James Burling of Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) will present “America’s Housing Crisis,” bringing a property-rights perspective to one of the most important public-policy challenges facing housing providers and communities across the country.

Following his presentation, Burling will also host a special book signing featuring his latest book, Nowhere to Live: The Hidden Story of America’s Housing Crisis.

Even better, the first 250 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last.

Masterclass Education Designed for Practical Takeaways

Beyond the Main Stage, IPME’s expanded masterclass program will offer deeper dives into legal compliance, taxation, housing authority programs, investment strategy, and other operational issues.

Sessions include “Smarter Tax Strategies for Rental Property Owners” with Tony Watson, E.A.; “Landlord-Tenant Success: Communication, Compliance & the Housing Authority Connection” with Patti “Widget”; and “Is Now the Right Time to Sell? Transition from Landlord to Investor” with Jon Taylor and Chris Rogers.

Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino experts will also address voucher program compliance, leasing paperwork and requirements, and HUD’s new inspection standards, giving participating housing providers direct access to information that can make working with assisted-housing programs easier and more efficient.

Complete the Fair Housing Course and Certification Exam at IPME

For property managers, leasing professionals, and rental housing providers looking to strengthen their compliance knowledge, IPME will also offer a Fair Housing Course and Certification Exam in partnership with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.

The Fair Housing Course runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the Certification Exam from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., providing attendees with the opportunity to complete both training and testing during the same event. The program will be led by Craig Oliver of the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.

Tour a Full-Size Modular ADU

IPME attendees will also have the opportunity to step inside a fully built NEO SMART modular ADU displayed at the Expo.

The live feature gives rental property owners the chance to see modular construction up close, explore contemporary design and efficient use of space, and consider how an ADU might create additional living space, guest housing, or rental opportunities on existing properties.

Rather than simply hearing about modular housing, attendees can walk through the unit and experience it firsthand.

Bring Your Documents — IPME Will Shred Them for Free

Another practical feature returning value directly to attendees is free document shredding from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Property owners, managers, apartment communities, real estate professionals, and contractors can bring confidential paperwork to the Expo for secure drop-off and off-site paper shredding, making it easy to dispose of sensitive records while attending the event.

Industry Awards, Networking and an Exhibit Hall Full of Solutions

The Expo will also host the inaugural Income Property Management Awards (IPMAs), presented by AAGLA, recognizing outstanding individuals, companies, properties, and industry partners serving the rental housing community. Categories include Property Manager of the Year, Leasing Professional of the Year, Maintenance Technician of the Year, Property Management Company of the Year, Independent Rental Owner of the Year, Rising Star, Industry Partner of the Year, and more.

Throughout the day, attendees can also explore an exhibit hall featuring legal services, maintenance companies, insurance providers, financial services, technology platforms, and other resources specifically serving rental housing providers.

One Day. Endless Value.

For Inland Empire housing providers, IPME represents an opportunity to do much more than walk a trade show floor. It is a chance to hear directly from leading industry experts, strengthen compliance knowledge, discover new operational solutions, connect with peers, tour emerging housing technology, and take home practical resources that can immediately benefit a rental housing business.

IPME Inland Empire 2026

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Ontario Convention Center

2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764

General admission is free. Learn more and register at IPMExpo.com.