I am usually never at home so i gotta type everything on the phone, otherwise i would more easily be able to get into more detail.now the amount we pay the manager is not very much at all, but that is ok because the manager gets a huge perk: they get to live in the manager's quarters which pretty much all motels in the united states have. the managers quarters is connected to the front office and consists of a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with an adequate spacious kitchen and spacious living room. an older couple who is retired, about to collect social security checks possibly, and has a minimal and quiet social life is most desired for this position. they get to live rent-free and utilities-free, and i get a manager for minimal expense. its a win win situation and i often become good friends with them. most managers only stick around for 1-2 years, but some are willing to basically stay for decades even.the motel business is a seasonal business, but not an extreme one. typically around march-may, business slows down an observable amount, and after that it picks right back up to 90-100% occupancy on every night. several nights a year, we have to turn away guests at nighttime because we have no rooms left to sell.the budget motel is a peculiar business, but then again its really not. your average person might struggle to understand how this business requires a decent amount of hard work, yet is simultaneously one of the most laidback businesses you can get into.we remain super competitive, to the point where its not even competitive anymore for us. the reason why is because i have placed a 40 inch tv in every room, along with a full sized refrigerator and a real kitchenette. for $190 total per week and free housekeeping and wifi, who wouldnt want to stay there vs. renting at an apartment that requires all sorts of documentation and an application fee?

I suppose my view of the Fix/Flip market being super competitive is colored by the mainstream news stories talking about how "hot" the flipping market is in Phoenix, and even seeing TV shows featuring some of the locals. 

I’ve been without cable tv for 2 years and haven’t missed it.

Has anyone tried renting stuff to their tenants? I'm always thinking about ways to make extra money from rentals. Seems a lot of people need stuff when they move, and may want to just add a bit to their rent payment f...

The second closet door doesnot close, the door knob isdefective. 4) The wooden flooring all around the apartment had severalcracks and niches more distinctly at the entrancearea. 5) The ceiling has a crack running through right across thefan.6) The TV Mounting rod from ceiling was turning out to be ahindrance and a lethal weapon.

Don't believe what you see on TV.

In a matter of a few minutes, I was able to identify the woman referenced above is a Producer at one of the local TV stations. 

I have one done now on a house I closed last week. then we have our new build that is going to be on the show Southern Charm that is being professionally done and will air on TV in the south east happy to share that.I need to start doing this in Oregon as well I have 3 starting on the Oregon coast this month so I can take shots of 80 MPH winds and sideways rain and my crews working in the rain when if they were in CA they would be home LOL... but yes that would be great. and it would be great if someone helped me with how to post this stuff  I got asked to do a pod cast for BP  but I can't do it because I don't know how to do Skype or use a chat thingee or a camera.

Saw my first TV commercial from a law firm last night advertising homeowner rip offs with rent-to-own or seller financing.

I'm not an expert and don't play one on TV but if you want to talk more, add me as colleague.