Dave's Blog

How Real Estate Appraisals are Really Done

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:16:53 -0700

This is the first in a series of videos that explain the complicated topics in the rental/real estate market. Please watch the video here: http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/how-appraisals-are-done/

Average Rental Tool

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:23:38 -0700

I thought I would let everyone know that I created an average rental tool that lets you see rental prices for some of the top rental markets in the country. http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/find-the-average-rent-for-your-city/ Here is an example for Phoenix:

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Based on the asking rental price. Source: RentVine.com

We Got Real Listings!!!

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:43:16 -0800

Check out this spoof video on Nigerian rental scammers. They have me pulling my hair out, so I thought a video spoof would help me relax! hahahaha

Scammers Try To Gain Trust With ActiveRain Profiles

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:23:08 -0700

http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/scammers-try-to-gain-trust-with-activerain-profiles/

I have screen captures of the scammers profiles. ActiveRain might want to look in to this.

Rental Scam Email Address Database

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:49:56 -0700

I created a blacklist database of known rental scammers if anyone wants to check against it. The blacklist is growing every day.

Free Property Management Template

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:55:55 -0700

Over the years I have seen some terrible looking property management website out there. And to be honest many have not changed much since they were created many years ago.

So I thought I would help out and create a free property management website template for people to download off my site and set up themselves.

I know there are other options out there like pointwide.com that offer a full service package for $79 a month, that offers hosting, email and domain registration. My template is just that - a template, it does not come with hosting or email. Basically you download it and set it up yourself.

The best thing about the template is you do not need a database to run it. It displays all your listing on your site by pulling from my free PickRent.com site

Ways To Get Out Of A Lease

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Sat, 23 May 2009 11:16:36 -0700

New Video I just released on creative ways to break your lease.

Watch Me Blend Up A Few Rental Scammers on Video

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:25:33 -0700

I just had another rental scammer from Nigeria try to post a listing on my site with a stolen credit card today. These guys waste my time, so I thought I would blow off some steam and make this short video (and waste some more time!).

Please watch the video here. (Don't worry I am not blending real people)

Rental Scam Detection Tool and Video

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:07:19 -0700

On my PickRent.com site I created a Rental Scam Detection Tool for renters to use and a video explaining how the rental scams work.

Please watch the video and try the tool and tell me what you think.

A New Free Rental Site To List With Called PickRent.com

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:56:18 -0700

Sorry this falls under the shameless self promotional category but a just finished a new national rental site that is free to use called PickRent.com.

I believe the new site is much easier to use than my paid rental site. Please give it a try and let me know if you have any suggestions on how to improve it.

Any feedback good or bad would be appreciated.

Dave

Can You Fill My Vacancy in 3 days for $2,500 a Month [Video]

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:03:54 -0800

Here is a video I did with Marc Cunningham who does Denver Property Management

The TV Commercial That Burst The Housing Bubble

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:05:43 -0800

Watch the Century 21 Video here.

When this TV commercial came out a few years old I remember thinking, "Wow, that is a pretty effective video at showing how it was OK to bully your husband to get what you want".

Now 2 years later after all the failed banks and bailouts, I look at this commercial and say, "This is one of the reasons why the housing bubble got about of hand."

I couldn't help but add some comments to the video.

Free Neighborhood Profile Videos

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:55:49 -0700

I just started a new idea of giving away high quality neighborhood profile videos for towns in Colorado.

See an example of the first Neighborhood Profile Video

What does everyone think of this idea?

Putting Solar Panels Helps Women Sell Her Home Faster

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:39:26 -0700

I created a video of someone that put solar panels on their home to help it sell faster and it worked.

Picking A Domain Name For A Property Web Site [Video]

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:50:24 -0700

I created a high quality video on this topic that I thought you would all enjoy.

http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/picking-a-domain-name-for-a-property-web-site/

Competitor Copy's My Content Because They Claim I Stole Their Client

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:17:37 -0800

A competitor of mine stole an entire page of content from my site.

I called them and asked them to take it down.

They took it down right away.

I thanked them for the quick response and then asked them why.

Their reply was I stole one of their clients. Hmm, that was not the answer I expected.

To see a screen shot of the copied content and discussion:

http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/clarkcountyrentalscom-is-stealing-my-content-too/

Google Acquires Zillow [Video]

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:14:35 -0800

I created a short 2 minute video on the highly anticipated Realtor Conference Google/Zillow session on my blog if anyone is interested.

http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/google-acquires-zillow-video/

It includes: Richard Barton (Zillow), Saul Klein (Internet Crusade), Justin McCarthy (Google), Greg Swann (BloodHoundRealty) and Joel Burslem (Inman News)

RentalHomePros

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:33:33 -0700

I started a new site called RentalHomePros that I am playing with that offers free vacancy info.

What you would like to hear Google say [Video]

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:35:15 -0700

For those of you that know who Matt Cutts is, you might appreciate this video I created.

http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/i-secretly-shot-this-video-of-ses-san-jose/

RentClicks.com Has Been Replaced with Rentals.com

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:39:46 -0700

As of this morning RentClicks is now redirecting to Rentals.

This of course is good for my site (www.rentvine.com) because that means I will have less competition to worry about.

To learn more about rentclicks.com here

Anyone from Phoenix know anything about the rental market there?

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:10:44 -0700

I am trying to add quality content for top rental markets that I have on my site. I am currently working on the Phoenix rental market right now:

Phoenix rentals

Phoenix rental homes

also my Flagstaff rental page and perhaps I should think about asking about Iowa too.

I was wondering if anyone had any info on what the Phoenix rental market is like right now?

Thanks,

Dave

How Housing Appraisals Relate to Rental Prices

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Fri, 25 May 2007 23:55:29 -0700

I wrote a blog post on how housing appraisals relate to rental prices.

Since I am not in real estate, I was wondering if I am on track or way off base.

http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/how-housing-appraisals-relate-to-rental-prices/

RentVine is a Top 3 Rental Site

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:07:45 -0700

I am sorry but I have to brag just a little.

I am just one guy working part time out of my basement and I am now ranked in the top three on Alexa for traffic for rental posting sites. It has taken me a couple of years.

I think it is kind of news worthy because I am competing against one very large company with hundreds of employees.

More on my blog at: http://www.rentvine.com/blog/index.php/rentvine-is-a-top-3-rental-site-on-alexa/

I launched a Podcast show this week interviewing property managers

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:19:50 -0800

In case any of you are property managers, I launched a podcast show called "RadioVine" this week.

http://www.rentvine.com/anc/radiovine.cfm

I am interested on thoughts on how i can improve the show and topics people would like to hear about. Also if you are a property manager and would like to come on the show, please contact me.

These are the cities I am working on today for my new rental site:

* Aberdeen * Brookings * Huron * Mitchell * Pierre * Rapid City * Sioux Falls * Sturgis * Vermillion * Watertown

Thanks!
Dave Dugdale
RentVine.com

See How Easily You Can Track What is Said About You

Dave Dugdale (RentVine) — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:28:38 -0800

I created a 3 minute video with me narrating showing how easy it is to track what others say about you on the Internet.

My blog post with the video link is here

Let me know if you think this type of video is helpful.

I am thinking of creating more videos like this if you guys think it is of value.

Thanks,
Dave Dugdale
RentVine