Seasonal Tips

Owning rental property is a 12 month work in progress. There are always projects to do and some are seasonal musts. We are lucky in Santa Cruz County – we don’t have to worry about burst water pipes with snow living but that doesn’t mean we don’t have things to do seasonally such as cleaning gutters and checking sump pumps before the rains come. Change heater filters and check pilot lights before the first cold day comes, and don’t forget to bake some cookies to make sure the oven works before turkey day – thanksgiving. Check in here to find my seasonal advice for keeping your rental tuned up year round.

Everyday Tips & Tricks

May 20, 2009

To remove candle wax, freeze the candleholder and the wax can easily be chipped off once frozen. If you have a CD that skips, put toothpaste on a soft cloth and rub the CD. Rinse with water and dry well. If you have sparkling wine that has lost its sparkle, drop a raisin in the [...]

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Going Green in Property Management

May 13, 2009

Ok, we just had Earth Day, and the current trend in marketing is to say you are Green. What does being green mean in property management and our daily lives and can it also save us some green – money? Here are some things I do in my office and things I recommend to Owners/Tenants. [...]

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