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2 August 2019 | 154 replies
I have had tenants in the program occasionally over the years and I am not a big fan for the following reasons:-The section 8 inspector can demand arbitrary "repairs" be done and in many cases reduce or adjust the rent with indifference to prior agreements-My tenant fails to show for an appointment and my rent gets cut off with in many cases no prior notice to me-Any small repair gets a demand to repair sent my way while tenant violations fall on deaf earsThis program works for many on both sides but in no way should anyone be forced to be in the program
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29 April 2015 | 5 replies
I use soap when I shower, and occasionally eat cereal for breakfast: that doesn't mean I'm qualified for a job at a CPG company like Kraft, Proctor & Gamble, or Kellogg's.2) Following on 1), by listing it you make it fair game for the employer to poke around.
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23 April 2015 | 16 replies
The only drawback I see is that Google could change or discontinue the service at any time, as they've done occasionally with other services.
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24 March 2015 | 5 replies
Our "all-stars" receive special benefits such as having their unit upgraded first when we do upgrades, special requests are more often accommodated, and occasionally we give them a special thank you gift.
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1 July 2017 | 43 replies
Most systems, however, require remote monitoring and occasional inspections.
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22 April 2015 | 12 replies
I'm able to do most of my management duties during my lunch breaks and in the evenings, with the exception of occasional phone calls and emails throughout the day.My biggest challenge is meeting our handyman/contractors at the property for maintenance calls since the majority of them want do it during the 8-5 working day.
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19 July 2019 | 26 replies
Even in my Sec 8 properties I do ceiling, walls and trim in different colors/sheens (and occasionally an accent wall if I have some odd leftover paint).
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4 April 2015 | 18 replies
I occasionally stop by another forum like this, but for realtors where a lot of high volume realtors talk shop (I personally pretty much just handle my own projects, but these realtors work with LOTS of buyers/sellers) and there are enough stories on there of the various hassles and downright hell that yet another ridiculously inaccurate zestimate has caused yet another realtor.
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7 April 2015 | 13 replies
Would this property appeal to roommates or a parent and adult child or a couple who wants a little room for occasional guests?
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29 April 2015 | 3 replies
they thank me for the reminder.I would occasionally be asked if they could sublet their place for the summer.