Contractors have until September 30th to sign up and until the end of December to take the course. I took my course through our local community college which contracted with http://www.leadsafetraining.org/ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704895204575320880925552208.html?mod=W
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06/21/2010
Great information. I always advise would-be client/property owners that I have systems services 2X annually....it saves the equipment and eliminates the potential for an emergency call during 90 degree weather How to Avoid a Huge HVAC Mistake…and a Big Expense As things heat up in our area,
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06/21/2010
Someone in my area knows how to put symbols in their Craigslist titles * thanks to Jim, I can do it now!!! Thanks Jim!!! Well, I didn't actually catch it in my hand or anything like that, but I did catch it on film, so to speak. One of my favorite flowers is called a lion's tail because of the w
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06/21/2010
Excellent post on how would-be sellers can keep their homes and have their carrying costs covered. Many people dream of becoming a real estate investor, but few actually do. It is a big step with great rewards, but it is a leap for many people. Twice this week I have had conversations with
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06/21/2010
In the "olden" days I LOVED to go on management account cattle calls. When the property owner would call, ask my fees and want me to come by the property at at X time on Y day....When I would start asking questions about the property they would indicate they would answer questions at our meeting
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06/20/2010
By law, at least one certified installer needs to be on the job site, with a valid certificate, if it was built before 1978 and contains lead-based paint. This is true; however, the renovator need not be present for the ENTIRE job and can instruct workers on the proper cleaning and removal tec
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06/20/2010
Great reminders * I am traveling with 2 cameras and am ALWAYS in awe of agents who can really capture the beauty of a property with their photos. Here are a few basic pointers for taking a better front photo. A) Time of Day: The best time to take a photo is early morning or late in the e
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06/19/2010
As the "sole" operator of a property management firm, I have to be NOTHING if not ORGANIZED. Somewhere in my teaching property management classes, an attendee recounted how their firm requires their departing tenants to return their property keys AND provide their forwarding address on a size #
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06/19/2010
Happy Father's Day to ALL the FATHERS!!! Once Upon a Time, Father's Day was Born...100 Years Ago Sonora Smart Dodd. Does that name ring a bell or have any importance to you? Well, this Sunday you'll be celebrating Father's Day thanks to Dodd who originated this special day for fathers everywh
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06/19/2010
NOW most of these can be on our iphones (or my pixi) or in my Dropbox The day of carrying a bunch of paper to each listing, showing buyers all the background printed materials is long gone for most of us. The New Tools of the Trade....we pack a laptop with WiFi...replacing the yellow pad. W
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06/18/2010
