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Ibrahim Hughes How Do I Get Started In Social Media & Blogging?
28 January 2012 | 5 replies
In addition to what's been mentioned, on Facebook, you can even separate your page from your business page (create a fan page).
Shawn Stinson Sell FSBO to current tenants
27 August 2012 | 15 replies
I am not a big fan of this practice, but I may be biased since I can't really do it where I live, but I do like that you maintain more control of the property.
Jason Mak how do you add someone as a colleague?
5 April 2012 | 32 replies
I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad to hear you're a fan!
George Moehlenhoff What seminars are you most excited about?
27 February 2012 | 7 replies
I've been a fan of the Norris Group for years.
Rami W. Tenant Shower Head. My responsibility?
6 March 2012 | 19 replies
Yes them being responsible for ANYTHING can be scary.I do not like the lease where they are responsible for first 50 dollars etc.As stated they never fix anything or report it and it gets worse.I also do not like them to change light bulbs.I have seen them mess up cord chains on ceiling fans,drop the globes and break the lights,take lights out of 4 unit in bathroom and put in another place and only have one bulb left in bathroom so they don't have to buy more,try to use wrong size bulb that reams out the fixture or causes an ark,mess up the outside lighting and rim out the casing that holds the unit to the wall etc.I have about seen it all.We get the extended life lights so we have less maintenance calls and the tenants like it because it cuts down on their power bills.You can find them on sale as nobody buys them because of price.We find them on sale at Home Depot for half off and stock up.Same thing with washer and dryer.They install improperly and water comes down into the ceiling when running.Also they don't call if toilet is running from tank to bowl as they are afraid only 25 dollars to replace so they would have to pay.Instead I tell them we will take care of it and to call us.We build a rep as a landlord not out to rip them off and we take care of them.We also screen tenants heavily to keep out the bad element.If I made them fix it they would rig it plus since I pay water with one line going to the building by them not reporting my water might be 50 dollars more for that unit that month.I have seen tenants take off smoke detector and use it for ash tray,take a piece of plastic from a bag and connect it for the pull chain when the rubber one broke on the toilet etc.So my experience with many tenants is you DO NOT leave it up to them.It costs more money and I end up fixing it anyways.I think the big distinction here is some investors on here might own a house they are renting out which will be different on many levels from an apartment complex.Someone that owned a home and is now renting might take better care of it versus someone that lived with another person and now wants to rent an apartment.With my 20 unit I have a repair guy on site.Now I don't let tenants give me a list of demands.If the fridge is old but working,stove,stove hood,or a part goes out we replace the old part to fix.We DO NOT meet cosmetic demands from the tenant.They have to pay and do that themselves if they want a plusher carpet,designer paint etc.
Jon Klaus Zero energy home
22 March 2012 | 19 replies
I am not a fan of the huge metal tub on property but you can do a cistern (the under ground version) or well.
Danny Day Got my 1st Cold Call Listing
3 April 2012 | 8 replies
I've never been a big fan of cold calling, but the past 3 months have slowed up for me so I decided to give it a try - or a "nothing to lose" mind set.I went to check out craigslist and found a For Sale By Owner who wanted to sell their house in my market area.
Jake Kucheck Peyton Manning
19 March 2012 | 9 replies
I thought John Elway was suiting up again...While I'm a huge Elway fan, I'd give the title, 'Greatest Quarterback Ever' to Johnny Unitas.I'm happy that Peyton signed with Denver and will miss Tebow but Tebow will be as well remembered as the quarterback that John Elway replaced - Craig Morton.
Jeff L. Restaurant for Wedding Anniversary
27 March 2012 | 12 replies
Vesta Dipping GrillBarolo Grill (not downtown)Elways isn't downtown eitherOsterio Marco (I'm not a huge fan, but people love it)Tamayo
Chris P. Is there an App for that?
26 March 2012 | 4 replies
Chris Peisher I'm a big fan of Google Docs - http://docs.google.comYou can create spreadsheets, word type documents, powerpoint type presentations, tables, and a whole bunch of other stuff you need for your business.