Tenant Background Checks: The False Positive Criminal Report - 03/27/08 11:04 AM
A false positive criminal report in your tenant background check can cost you a valuable prospect when his only crime is having the same name as someone who has a criminal record.
While credit information relies on social security numbers as a virtually fool-proof identifier to distinguish one person from the next, criminal reports are not indexed … (1 comments)
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A Credit Tool That Allows You To Take Your Time Choosing an Income Property - 03/26/08 10:21 AM
Every investor knows last minute complications over financing can cost you an investment deal. Brookview Financial offer investors a different option to conventional financing. Their program provides you with a guarantee of funding that is valid for the year, or in some cases, two years.
This allows you to take your time to find … (0 comments)
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Water Conservation Rules Likely to Mandate Common Area Laundries in Apartments - 03/25/08 05:09 PM
Will In-Unit Washers and Dryers Soon Be A Blast From The Past?
California has passed some of the country's most stringent water conservation laws, including a requirement that all commercial washers and dryers meet threshold energy and water efficiency standards. A dozen or so states have followed and many more are considering the same restrictions. Why? … (0 comments)
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Landlords: Are You Taking Advantage of this Revenue Stream? - 03/25/08 05:03 PM
Leased laundry equipment is one of the easiest ways for a landlord to make money, according to Adam Coffey, President and CEO of Web Service Company in California. "All you have to do is sign a lease."
The landlords keep the best share of the revenue: the difference between what the tenants pay, and the payment on the … (3 comments)
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Replacement Windows: Making Sense of U-Factors, Low E- Coatings, and Argon Jargon - 03/20/08 10:30 AM
Windows filled with argon gas are being advertised as the latest in energy efficiency, and in theory this technology should work.
When manufacturers fill the space between two panes of window glass with argon, the thermal insulation is increased by reducing the conductivity of the air space between the layers.
In a sealed … (0 comments)
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Ceramic Paint to Insulate-Does It Work? - 03/18/08 10:07 AM
Many house paints are labeled 'low-e' for low emissivity. Emissivity refers to how much heat is emitted from a surface.
Some of these paints, the ceramic ones, contain small, hollow ceramic beads.
The idea is that when the paint dries, the beads bond together and create a radiant barrier. This radiant barrier translates into … (0 comments)
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How To Make Online Legal Forms Work For You - 03/11/08 04:59 PM
Online legal forms are
easy to find, easy to access, and inexpensive. From a prenuptial to a power-of-attorney, sales and closing documents to landlord leases, virtually any form you have heard of, and many you have not, are available online.
But will online forms work for you?
The answer is "yes", if you … (0 comments)
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Why is Las Vegas Real Estate Poised to Skyrocket? - 03/11/08 04:56 PM
We asked Sperry Van Ness Director David Baird to give us the inside scoop on the apartment market in Las Vegas.
"Investors in Las Vegas are clearly holding on longer, wanting to ride out the current economic downturns. As a result, I'm seeing a reduction in inventory right now of around 75% … (0 comments)
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What You Need to Know To Evaluate a Commercial Property - 03/09/08 06:15 PM
Think you've found the latest hot-spot for investing in a rental property?
We asked Sperry Van Ness National Director of Multifamily David Baird to share some tips on evaluating deals in commercial real estate:
Job Growth
"You should always look first at job growth in the area," David says. "Is there something to draw renters to … (0 comments)
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Why is Las Vegas Real Estate Poised to Skyrocket? - 03/08/08 03:58 PM
We asked Sperry Van Ness Director David Baird to give us the inside scoop on the commercial real estate market in Las Vegas.
"Investors in Las Vegas are clearly holding on longer, wanting to ride out the current economic downturns. As a result, I'm seeing a reduction in inventory right now … (1 comments)
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Radishes Stop Aphids and Ants Don’t Like Spearmint - Natural Pest Control for Your Home and Garden - 03/06/08 02:47 PM
Most people know that pesticides can be toxic, hurting people and pets, but did you know that certain plants repel insects and reroute scampering mice? Companion planting is a form of natural pest control. Insects and animals don't like the smell and taste of certain plants, so the trick is to mix these plants in with your … (3 comments)
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What Every Landlord Needs to Know About Tenant Incentive Clauses - 03/05/08 01:23 PM
Wayne Gathright offers this follow-up to his popular series How to Create a Solid Lease Agreement:
MORE TENANT INCENTIVE CLAUSES: Make Your Lease a Tenant Satisfaction Agreement
Besides covering the basic lease conditions and provisions, you can also turn your lease into a valuable marketing tool for your business while at the same time … (3 comments)
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DESPERATELY SEEKING GREEN LINKS - 03/04/08 02:01 PM
I am compiling a free (national) directory of green links for our website. I'm coming across some great information. For example, SMUD (Northern California's utility co.) has a fun carbon calculator that shows how big my carbon footprint is-apparently bigger than average I'm sorry to say! But, at least they offer some tips … (12 comments)
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Eviction of Domestic Abuse Victim Prompts Lawsuit - 03/03/08 03:35 PM
Property Management Company Settles Lawsuit Charging Eviction of Domestic Abuse Victim Constitutes Sex Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act
The ACLU released information today that they have settled a case against a Michigan property management company and the property owner that charged discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, the Violence Against Women Act … (2 comments)
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What Skateboarding and Commercial Investing Have in Common - 03/01/08 10:38 PM
Learn Why Commercial Investors Lead the Way in Green Upgrades
"Trends always start with commercial properties. It makes sense. You have a hundred, or thousands of units versus one family. The bottom line hits you faster and harder than in residential sales.
If you need to attract a tenant, but your old furnace … (1 comments)
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