PropertyManagementMaven * LandlordWhisperer

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Property Manager - Gibson Management Group, Ltd.
A maven (also mavin) is a trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass knowledge on to others. The word maven comes from the Hebrew, via Yiddish, and means one who understands, based on an accumulation of knowledge. Wikipedia

ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2010 

  Landlords should expect it to take even longer to fill vacant properties during an economy as weak as today’s – right? Not so fast. You should never expect that it will take longer to find a renter at one time than another. Some property owners target a 72 hour window to fill their vacancies no...
02/22/2010
  The Pulitzer Prize Committee has acknowledged that after first ignorning the tab's stories regarding John Edwards and his mistress, that the paper will be considered for an investigative reporting and national new reporting awards....and that it might even deserve to win one.   The Committee ga...
02/22/2010
These 21 tips will help you get the word out about your e-business. Offline Promotions 1. Always put your URL on letterhead, business cards and in e-mail signatures—wherever potential visitors are likely to see it. 2. If your employees wear uniforms, put your URL on them so every one of your cus...
02/22/2010
These 21 tips will help you get the word out about your e-business. Offline Promotions 1. Always put your URL on letterhead, business cards and in e-mail signatures—wherever potential visitors are likely to see it. 2. If your employees wear uniforms, put your URL on them so every one of your cus...
02/22/2010
  The central issue in the health care debate has been lost. The issue is not whether people should have access to insurance and at what cost. The issue is not whether people who choose not to have it should be compelled to do so - for the public good. The issue is not that we will have to subsid...
02/22/2010
VRLTA reform - HB 407 *  HB 407 passed the House unanimously and now awaits action in the Senate.HB 407 makes numerous changes to the VRLTA, including: 1.        Provides that courts will allow electronic uploads of unlawful detainers; 2.       Clarifies that Rational Utility Billing is covered u...
02/22/2010
  I ALSO Love all things GOOGLE!!!!   I love Google! I even like saying it! It's a crazy time in technology when a company name, Google, is used in our everyday vocabulary. "Google it" has become a more popular term than "search for it online" meaning Google has become a verb...lol crazy! Anyway,...
02/22/2010
Unlike many jobs, property management is not an occupation best learned through trial-and-error. When there are people, property, and payments involved, it's essential to understand what you're doing, both legally and financially.1.       “Do you do property management and general brokerage?” Ask...
02/22/2010
Here's some advice for novices from property managers, agents and other experts: • Talk to the neighbors: Make sure they know you'll be renting and encourage them to tell you about any issues that come up. Then check back in from time to time to make sure everything's working out.• Know the laws:...
02/22/2010
The top 10 qualifying spots for yesterday's NASCAR Cup race has a GREAT coorelation for the real estate professional. #1 Jamie McMurray has bounced around NASCAR for seasons between 3 or 4 teams.  He was "cut" last year from Roush Racing when NASCAR mandated max of 4 teams and Jamie's team lost ...
02/22/2010