Using Tenant Survey Results to See the Ugly Truth
Saturday, October 13
This series started off when I discovered that tenants need to feel safe before their belongingness needs were addressed. Click HERE to see that post. That led me to send out a tenant survey to find out how my tenants felt. I went through the process of learning how to prepare a simple online su...
How to Quickly Collect Anonymous Tenant Feedback for FREE
Saturday, October 06
We hear a lot about opinion polls these days (ha ha). They are extremely useful tools that help decision makers reduce risks and find new opportunities. Now, with the help of the Internet, Landlords can easily create tenant surveys to help them make smarter moves. Try emailing a link to your tena...
A Long-Term Landlord's Guide to Rehab a Rental
Thursday, September 20
Just for fun, I'd like to suggest that long-term landlords should carefully distinguish the difference between making repairs and rehabbing their rental. And when they have an opportunity to make an upgrade, they should follow a sequence for maximum benefit. [i The above graphic is a landlord-ce...
3 Innovative Income Streams for Landlords
Friday, August 31
Landlords can now offer their services to more people than just their tenants. Boutique hotel, Wi-Fi distribution, and buyer’s club opportunities are wide open to apartment owners of all sizes. Here is how you can get started developing these income streams: 1. Tap Into the Hotel Market Re...
Video - National Night Out - Inner City Wealth Creation
Saturday, August 25
Here is a video showing how my fellow landlords and I use National Night Out as a means to create a safer and more vibrant community. We do this to deliberately build inner city wealth. See the YouTube video (http://youtu.be/OETIgCqMec0). Since 1981, National Night Out has been celebrated on t...
How to Convert Your Rental Into a Hotel-Alternative Without Going Crazy
Saturday, July 28
The game has changed. Unlike the Monopoly game, you no longer need wait to own four houses before getting into the hotel business. Check out Airbnb. It allows any landlord (or anyone with an extra bedroom) the ability to attract business travelers and tourists via their website. Since travelers c...