Professional Housing
Provider Certification
Give your real estate education a clear direction with the Professional Housing Provider (PHP) designation, sponsored and overseen by National REIA.
Build knowledge. Develop professionalism.
PHP is an education-based designation for real estate investors. Its curriculum combines required subjects with electives, giving you a framework for planning and documenting your education.
Core hours
Study the required curriculum outlined below.
Elective hours
Complete additional education toward your program requirements.
Total hours
Complete the formal education required for the designation.
The PHP curriculum.
Core-hour breakdown from National REIA’s PHP program information .
| Core subject | Hours |
|---|---|
| Appraisal | 2 |
| Rehab | 2 |
| Rehab: hands-on | 2 |
| Fair housing law | 2 |
| Ethics | 2 |
| Negotiation | 3 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Tenant-landlord law | 2 |
| Contract law | 3 |
| Local regulations | 2 |
| Federal regulations | 1 |
| Management | 4 |
| Purchasing | 2 |
| Inspections | 2 |
| Tax law: income | 1 |
| Tax law: other | 1 |
| Insurance: property | 1 |
| Insurance: workers’ compensation | 1 |
| Insurance: liability | 1 |
| Marketing | 2 |
| Total core hours | 42 |
| Elective hours | 18 |
| Total program hours | 60 |
Turn your learning into a plan.
Connect with Boston REIA
Ask about enrollment, eligible classes, and how to track your progress toward PHP.
Contact Our Team →Choose your education
Explore local meetings and seminars, along with National REIA University courses. Confirm credit eligibility before enrolling.
Explore National REIA U →Keep your records
Save attendance certificates and course documentation, and ask how to submit completed hours for review.
Review National Program Details →Program and workshop information.
Review Boston REIA’s published local policies below. Confirm the arrangements for your specific class when registering.
How can I earn education hours?
National REIA lists local association meetings and seminars, as well as courses taught or sponsored by National REIA, as education routes. Boston REIA’s published rules for outside courses require live instruction, PHP committee pre-approval, and an acceptable attendance certificate. Ask the team how online courses apply to your program before purchasing.
How do I maintain my designation?
Boston REIA’s published continuing education requirement is 20 elective hours every two years after earning the designation.
What are the local workshop registration rules?
- Students with class cards must pre-register online for each class.
- A $10 administration fee applies to registration at the door.
- Class cards must be presented before entering the classroom.
- Replacement class cards cost $5.
What is the local workshop cancellation policy?
Boston REIA’s published policy provides no cash refunds. In an emergency, notify the office at least 24 hours before class to receive a credit toward another class. The credit must be used within 30 days or is forfeited. No replacement class is provided with less than 24 hours’ notice.
What do online courses cost?
Check the course provider’s current listing for pricing, duration, and refund terms. Online-provider terms are separate from Boston REIA’s local workshop policies.
Ready to plan your PHP education?
Connect with Boston REIA for help with the program, upcoming classes, and your next steps.
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