Dollars & Sense – Saving Money In A Tight Economy

We are all counting our pennies these days. Learn cost savings ideas for your rentals. Replace or deep clean? Carpet or Pergo? Learn money saving ideas for your rental without breaking the bank. Share your ideas with me. I am always looking to save money, aren’t you?

When Things Go Awry – Have A Contingency Plan

July 28, 2010

Ok, we all know we should have contingency plans in the event of natural disasters.  In Santa Cruz we are in earthquake country.  We all know the Boy Scout Motto to “Be Prepared.” But, do you have a plan of action for when your phone lines go down, or your internet goes down, or your computer [...]

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Efficiency Tip Of The Week : Handling Email

July 26, 2010

We all spend a great deal of time on email. I empty my junk folder a couple times a day.  I find I am checking my email on my iphone constantly. Try this tip and see how much more efficient you are and more time you suddenly seem to have gained. Check email at set [...]

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Fowl Play in the Backyard – Chickens Make a Come Back

July 14, 2010

I recently rented a cottage in Santa Cruz and was surprised to see the tenants had a chicken coop with 2 hens and they collected the eggs daily.  When I would show the cottage the hens would scurry around the yard – no bugs at this property was my first thought. As a property manager [...]

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Protect Your Belongings

July 7, 2010

On the news this morning was a report of a rash of arsons on vehicles near downtown Santa Cruz.  Whenever I see a fire situation or a flooding situation on the news my first thought is, “I hope they have insurance.” With every lease we have tenants sign we have a Renter’s Insurance Addendum where [...]

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Santa Cruz County Housing Expo 2010

June 2, 2010

I was invited to speak at the Santa Cruz Housing Expo on May 8th, which was sponsored by the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors.  My topic was Investment Properties.  Here is a brief outline of workshop. Investment Opportunities:  What is your goal – rental income, appreciation and sell, pass on to heirs? Location – this [...]

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The Pain of Stains

May 26, 2010

I keep things that are of interest to my business and this posting is from the Santa Cruz Sentinel July 17, 2008.  I thought I would share with you some of the tips and tricks for stain removal. Grease – use cornstarch, cornmeal and talcum powder to soak up Dried blood, juice, felt-tip pen or [...]

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CALNARPM – Property Management Conference Summary

April 26, 2010

As many of you know I have been very involved in professional organizations for Property Management.  By participating and being involved I learn more and grow not only professionally but personally. April 12-15 in Concord at the Hilton, the California Chapter of NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) had their annual state conference.  There [...]

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Property Management from A-Z: Y

April 14, 2010

Yearly Planning, Year-End Planning Yearly Planning – this should be done before the new year begins.  It should also be reviewed quarterly.  Again, this is your business, your investment.  What should be part of your yearly-planning?  Any turnovers coming up, what maintenance needs to be done this year?  Have a budget?  Taxes, Insurance, Mortgage, Utilities [...]

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