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9 February 2018 | 47 replies
It is explained to the membership that dues do not cover annual expenses, and that commission on the sales generated are necessary to keep the organization in the black.Balancing to zero would not keep enough cash in the bank account to pay for web hosting, membership administration and equipment failure, and in my view would be irresponsible.I was also a co-founder of Boston Area REIA, (a for-profit) although I sold out my interest to my partner a few years ago.Below are some of my likes:Structured networking events, where you get to meet more new people than you could simply by talking to a few people.
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4 January 2013 | 20 replies
My newest property has a "damp basement" no obvious leaks or puddles but after the last heavy rain in Dayton the basement was quite damp. my thoughts are fill in cracks DE humidify clean and seal and paint. some black mold forming. upstairs completely dry no sign of mold etc.What should my next step be?
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17 July 2012 | 11 replies
I know the admin is afraid of legal consequences, so does one exist, a black list of garbage appraisers?
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27 June 2013 | 14 replies
Hi all,I recently discovered biggerpockets.com and have been tearing through the web site reading anything and everything--what an amazing resource.
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24 July 2012 | 15 replies
I'm almost afraid to mention web work, because last time I did I got my post removed and my influence slapped pretty hard.
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19 July 2012 | 20 replies
I'm just wondering if you could benefit from hiring a web master to manage and update the sites for you?
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16 November 2015 | 24 replies
I usually gut basements so they are just a huge open area and paint the walls white, the beam and poles black, and the floor gray.
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20 July 2012 | 4 replies
Many states will let you do it online at the secretary of state's web site.
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26 July 2012 | 10 replies
One more thing to consider though is.... you should visualize whether the appearance is better with the driveway black or white.
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9 August 2014 | 3 replies
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