A murder would definitely qualify as a threat, I would think.Here in Baltimore we have a non-profit organization "Baltimore Neighborhoods Inc" that educates both renters and landlords.

Do you use a lead tracking software to organize deals and leads?

It has a 3 yr old roof, windows and 3 yr old cabinets.What am i doing:Painting interiorChanging doors to 6 panel from flatNew carpetNew vinylNew light fixtures throughoutChanging elec panel so I can install a new heat pumpAdding new counters( not sur laminate or stone, probably laminatr)The bathroom is my expense- new tin surround, new vinyl, new toilet, new vanity and fixtures.I have line itemed everything from HD and Lowes, Sherwin Williams.The main thing is who was selling the house: it was not listed for sale, it was not on MLS, the city housing authority has gotten stuck with a ton of houses and they want to get rid of them.I think I have a heck of a deal.I will keep you posted.

Even with the help of an IT department, many organizations have failed to implement the right design, equipment and management of these sophisticated systems.

After in office, they tend to lock up the organization to maintain control, IMO.You need to document greviences that are not addressed and be able to show other owners that they are self dealing or failing in the position.

Lots of talk about Lowes and Home Depot and although that is the main place for a majority of my materials, I also form relationships with other material and service providers such as wholesale carpet and remnants, tile/stone/granite at wholesale prices, and subs that I beat down on price to get teh price i need.

Look at plot map and ask them about topo survey -- that will have countors --then look at creeks and valleys - stay away at least 25 feet above creek water line - or flood lines - county also have flood maps- Also- for everyone - Flood Insuracne is a ripoff- My house - in Stone Mountain ( Atlanta suburb ) Georgia -I lived for ten years and no insurance required- then I got a notice and had to buy flood insurance for $2600 per year premium-- Problem is they do not exclude land - Mortagge Company - Lender - wanted full appraisal value for insurance. even though mortagge is only 80% appraisal and land will not damage -- also eleveation certificate shows my house entrance is above flood level but crawl space is below --and i had to buy insurance.

That may be the first thing to address.Something that organizes local events in person would be the best IMO.

:D Real Estate Investor - Any of several unemployed individuals who spend the majority of their day painting and cleaning properties, staring at their computer monitors looking for deals, or talking on the phone to countless agents, contractors, lenders, etc. all for the express purpose of avoiding a "real" job.Tenant - A sub-group of life form that neither understands the basic fundamentals of cleanliness or operating a simple traditional stove top without causing over $500 worth of damage.Landlord - A multi-millionaire dollar narcissist who owns a phone that apparently never rings, an e-mail account that never receives, or a mailing address the post office never delivers to.Buy & Hold Investor (cash-flow) - A landlord who realizes after acquiring, rehabbing, and leasing several dozen properties, that he still doesn't have enough income to get off food stamps.Buy & Hold Investor (appreciation) - A speculator who holds onto his properties for several decades with the ultimate goal of making his great-grandchildren very wealthy.Note - Various discrete elements that make up music.Points - The sharp end of a nail or screw.Hard Money Lender - See "Loan Shark".Paint - An opaque viscous substance that exhibits the following properties, 1) costs far more than one would expect, 2) never looks the same on your wall as it did in the store, 3) covers half the area stated on the can, and 4) will only clean up with "soap and water" provided you add bleach, acetone, and sandpaper.Wholesaler - A mysterious sort of creature that makes large expensive purchases despite having no money whatsoever.Flipper - An overly dedicated individual who spends 2 to 3 months renovating property for a profit only to find they averaged $1.25 per hour.Motivated Seller - A rare and endangered species that has been hunted to near extinction by various investors, wholesalers, flippers, etc.Lender - An institution possessing a large quantity of capital not available to the public as there is more profit to be made in bank fees than mortgage interest.Asset Manager - An agent of the bank that couldn't tell the difference between a house and a shoe box.Foreclosure - The process a bank uses to seize a property from a homeowner and sell it for a loss rather than modify the loan and make a profit.Multiple Listing Service (MLS) - A large compilation of homes no longer available.Realtor - A member of an organization of real estate professionals open to several people who don't know anything about real estate.Bird-Dog - A motivated go-getter that performs 90% of a Realtor's services for 10% of the cost.Fixer-Upper - A term used to describe a house that only needs new paint, new carpet, a kitchen remodel, re-piping, re-wiring, several major structural repairs, and a foundation which requires a team of seismic engineers to fix.Turn-Key - A term that describes a "fixer-upper" (see above) that has been completely repaired and is available to an out-of-town investor for 20% above prevailing market rates.Contractor - A member of a special fraternity that shows up at your property to collect a check and at no other time.Appraiser - A professionally licensed individual with a tape measure, clip board, and camera who spends hours compiling a 30 page report telling you something you already know.Home Inspector - A guy with a ladder and flashlight who charges you $250 to inform you that you really need to speak to a licensed contractor (see above).Plumber - Somebody who gave up their medical practice in order to triple their earnings.Real Estate Guru - Somebody who gave up their plumbing business to triple their earnings.Bootcamp - A place would-be real estate investors go to part with the cash they could otherwise be using to purchase real estate.

A better user interface, with a more location aware ability would add value for sure.A more organized knowledge base.Standardized forms.Maybe an "Ask the expert" button.cheers,MC