Real estate investing
Spokane REI Network and Learn
A monthly meetup for people at every level of real estate investing, with networking followed by a learning session.
Details and registrationCommunity Events: Home Finance and Real Estate in Spokane
Homebuyer classes, real estate investing meetups, landlord education and personal finance workshops around Spokane and online.
Upcoming events
Homebuying
Homebuyer Education Class
A one-day class covering the home-buying process from budgeting to closing. SNAP's classes are taught by instructors certified by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission; completion certificates are commonly required for state down payment assistance programs.
Details and registrationRental property
LLC Strategies for Rental Property Success (online class)
How holding rental properties in an LLC affects liability protection, taxes, compliance and recordkeeping. Includes a recording for 30 days.
Details and registrationRental property
LINK Meeting for Rental Owners: Spokane
A casual networking meeting for landlords and rental property owners. November's topic is an election recap.
Details and registrationHomebuying
WSHFC-Sponsored Homebuyer Education (two evenings, virtual)
A two-part online homebuyer seminar sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, useful for buyers anywhere in the state.
Details and registrationHomebuying
Homebuyer Education Class (evening sessions)
SNAP's homebuyer education class in an evening format. Check with SNAP whether both evenings are required to receive a certificate.
Details and registrationHomebuying
Homebuyer Education Class
A one-day homebuyer education class on the South Hill, covering budgeting, credit, loan options and the steps to closing.
Details and registrationHomebuying
Homebuyer Education Class (evening sessions)
SNAP's evening homebuyer education class in Spokane Valley. Check with SNAP whether both evenings are required to receive a certificate.
Details and registrationRecurring events and ongoing classes
Real estate investing
Spokane REI Network and Learn (monthly)
Networking and learning for real estate investors in Spokane Valley. Check the Meetup page for the current schedule, especially around holidays.
Real estate market
Spokane-Kootenai Real Estate Market Forum (annual)
The region's yearly look at housing, apartment, office, retail and economic trends across Spokane and North Idaho. Watch the site for the 2027 date.
Homebuying
SNAP Homebuyer Education Calendar
SNAP's full schedule of homebuyer education classes, plus one-on-one housing counseling.
Homebuying
Statewide Homebuyer Education Class Finder
Search approved homebuyer education classes across Washington, including online options.
Personal finance
Credit and Debt Workshops
Free and low-cost workshops on building credit, understanding your credit report, student loan repayment and handling debt. Call (509) 319-3016.
Rental property
Rental Housing Association Classes
Classes for landlords on leasing, tenant law, LLCs and property management, plus monthly LINK networking meetings in Spokane.
These events are hosted by independent organizations. Jake Svendsen and Empire Home Loans, Inc. are not affiliated with them and do not endorse any host. Dates, times, locations and costs can change; please confirm with the host before attending. Know of an event that belongs here? Let Jake know.
Have questions after a class?
Homebuyer classes cover the basics. Jake can walk you through how they apply to your situation.