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Blog Post “CH-CH-CH-CHANGES!”

“CH-CH-CH-CHANGES!”

Just recently, I read an article in the local paper about how out-of-state investors have been buying up huge numbers of homes in Pierce County. This has never happened before…so what’s this about?It’s about making money, that’s what! It’s all about...
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Blog Post DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 105

DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 105

The Check InNow it’s time to get your renters CHECKED-IN so that your MONEY MAKING RENTAL PROPERTY MACHINE can fire up and start making you some money! Here are the final steps:DO A WRITTEN CONDITION REPORT – A day or two before they want to move in go do a ...
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Blog Post FOR ALL YOU SINGLES OUT THERE…

FOR ALL YOU SINGLES OUT THERE…

Overcoming the Fear of Being AloneQuestion: “How will I know when I am ready for a new relationship… or ready to get married again?” Answer: “When the thought of remaining single for the rest of your days doesn’t bother you!”Many people seek r...
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Blog Post ALL ABOUT.. SECURITY DEPOSITS!

ALL ABOUT.. SECURITY DEPOSITS!

What is it? -It’s the money a tenant pays to the landlord that is held for them until they move out as a sort of “financial guarantee.” It’s as though the tenant is saying“I am going to care for your rental home and give it back in good condition &he...
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Blog Post DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 104

DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 104

The Rental Agreement“You’ll sleep better with a good rental agreement in the file.”A rental agreement is a CONTRACT and any attorney will tell you how very important a well written and correctly completed contract is to you, a rental property owner.1. ...
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Blog Post ON TRYING TO HELP OTHERS…

ON TRYING TO HELP OTHERS…

Much of life revolves around figuring out how to live with others, getting questions answered, settling disagreements, making tough decisions … solving “people problems”, both our own and those of others. Problem solving is a valuable skill to have in today&rsq...
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Blog Post THE “BE-ATTITUDES” OF GOOD BUSINESS

THE “BE-ATTITUDES” OF GOOD BUSINESS

Does it really matter what you are, who you are and what you do in business? Why bother! Isn’t it just about pursuing the almighty dollar, no matter the cost?Being successful in business is more that doing and taking and making and avoiding. Consider the following, if you w...
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Blog Post “Can’t you just find a good renter for my property and then let me manage it myself?”

“Can’t you just find a good renter for my property and then let me manage it myself?”

Let’s check this out, shall we?So let’s just say that a property manager agrees to do this for you… to find a tenant for your rental home for a fee of… oh, let’s say $500.He will do the following for you:Order a sign to be put upAdvertise and show ...
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Blog Post DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 103

DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 103

Screening Applications“Don’t believe what they say on their application … verify it!” – Jeff Christensen, 2010Everyone claims they are the best choice, promising to pay on time and take good care of the home … but many of those claims prove t...
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Blog Post DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 102

DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 102

Advertising for Rent“On the highway of life, if you’ve got something important to say, blow your horn! No one else is going to blow it for you.” -Jeff Christensen, 2001Now that you’ve completed the Property Management 101 course “PREPPING YOUR HOME F...
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