orlando property manager: Memorial Day 2014
- 05/25/14 10:48 AM
Memorial Day 2014 As they say of us veterans, "all gave some". Today, we pause to celebrate some who gave all.
What's It Take to Be a Successful Agent These Days? Don't be a clown
Sounds pretty simple, right? But if it were that simple, we wouldn't encounter so many of the aforementioned clowns as we go about our daily business.
Above, we have serial killer John Wayne Gacy as Pogo the Clown, TV's Bozo the Clown, The Simpsons' Krusty the Clown and two guys known as Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J that comprise a group known as Insane Clown Posse. That's Mr. 2 … (4 comments)
Altamonte Springs townhome for rent: 601 Northbridge Drive, 2BR/2.5BA...1,268 s/f...$1,025/mo
Available: 7/9/14
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great Altamonte Springs townhome for rent. This spacious unit offers a fully-equipped kitchen with all major appliances, and has a washer and dryer in the garage laundry area for your convenience.
Call Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess directly at 407-278-1240 or 205-445-4755 and set a time for your private viewing of this great … (1 comments)
Windermere townhome for rent: 12844 Calderdale Avenue, 3BR/2.5BA...1,505 s/f...$1,495/mo
Available: 7/9/14
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great lake view Windermere townhome for rent. This newer unit (2010) has a fully-equipped kitchen with all major appliances (stainless), and offers a washer and dryer for your convenience. Unit has a separate living room and dining room- as well as an eat-in area in the kitchen. Outside, you'll find a private courtyard and a detached … (0 comments)
East Orlando home for rent: 13207 Early Frost Circle...4BR/2BA...2,160 s/f...$1,395/mo
Available: 7/9/14
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great East Orlando-area home for rent. This spacious home for rent in the gated Avalon Lakes community has over 2,100 s/f- with a Living Room/Dining Room combination, Family Room, Eat-in Kitchen and more. Community amenities include a swimming pool, clubhouse, playground, fitness center and sports courts.
Call Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess directly at … (0 comments)
East Orlando pool home for rent: 1843 Branchwater Trail, 4BR/2BA...2,253 s/f...$1,595/mo
Available: 6/9/14 Monthly rent includes pool care!
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great East Orlando pool home for rent. This pool home for rent in Cypress Springs has over 2,000 s/f! Home offers separate living, dining and family rooms and an eat-in kitchen. The home's fully-equipped kitchen has all major appliances- including a stove, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher. … (0 comments)
After spending a good bit of time in the property management world, there's a somewhat natural tendency to develop an "I've seen it all!" mentality. For some it comes after a year or two, while others might feel it coming on after ten or so years in the business.
I guess I've had it come and go over the course of the (now) 13 years I've been doing this. From a tenant's ignorance or lack of knowledge regarding something that generally falls within the "common sense" category, to a one's … (4 comments)
I had a few showings today, one of which was at a property whose great screen patio is featured in the above photo.
Yes, this was a trip to what I've come to refer to as Landlord No Man's Land.
One won't find Landlord No Man's Land on a map, mind you- for as is the case with its antithesis, Utopia, Landlord No Man's Land is more of a mindset than a geographical location.
Our tenants give us 60 days' notice prior to vacating. … (8 comments)
The great fountain of knowledge known as Wikipedia speaks of one who is a "Jack of all trades and master of none" as being a person that is "competent with many skills, but is not necessarily outstanding in any particular one".
Judging by the sign here, at least one such person in the Philadelphia area has thrown their hat into the rentals/leasing side of things. Now, I'm wondering... is this somebody whose been piercing ears for a while, and is now trying their hand … (4 comments)
From time to time, I've been rightly accused of talking a lot. That's surely no shock to anyone whose been on a committee of any sort with me- and it's a character flaw of some sort that I've had going way back to my elementary/high school days. I'm just a friendly sort of guy, I suppose- and unapologetically so.
I've always been an inquisitive sort of person, as well- and I'd dare say I'm one of the most "How does this work?" … (0 comments)
It's a bit surprising that it's been so long since my last "Pedestrian Tales..." post (back in May or so)- but I can assure folks the reason behind that lies in my being busy doing other things rather than any lack of pedestrians illegally crossing the road.
There's been an increase in these jaywalking incidents over the last week or so- awesome in a bad way and devastating to far too many families. I'll document these in this … (0 comments)
One thing we don't seem to be teaching our students is how to cross the street. Elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and (apparently) colleges have all missed out on this opportunity to educate folks at a young age that it's best to cross in a crosswalk at an intersection. It might not always be the coolest thing to do, but following just a few simple rules might just keep you alive. Another death under the watch of Orange … (0 comments)
I think I'd have to say that the one thing that continues to amaze me about the way pedestrians walk out into traffic here is the fact that more often than not, they are within 100 feet of a crosswalk. Call it ignorance (I won't), arrogance (I might) or stupidity (I do), the end result is the same- another dead pedestrian and another family with a member that won't return home. This is yet another death falling under the … (0 comments)
Debary home for rent: 193 Brassington Drive...3BR/2BA...1,942 s/f...$1,220/mo
Available: 7/9/14 New listing!
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this spacious Debary home for rent. This home in the gated Saxon Woods community has a fully-equipped kitchen has all major appliances, and an interior utility room has washer/dryer hook-ups for your convenience. Home offers a mix of tile and carpeted flooring, walk-in closets and more. Outside, you'll enjoy the screened patio!
Call Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess directly at 407-278-1240 or 205-445-4755 and set a time for your private viewing of this great … (4 comments)
"What you subsidize, you get more of"- a saying I must have heard over 20 years ago that still holds true today. Whether we're encouraging folks to remain on the public dole by refusing to reform welfare or making life easier for illegal aliens by letting them go to college on the cheap, the way things in America continue to trend leaves less and less to cheer about.
A rose by any other name remains a rose, and an illegal alien by any other … (4 comments)
orlando property manager: All aboard, Central Florida!
- 04/30/14 03:15 PM
All Aboard, Central Florida! All Aboard, Central Florida! SunRail Service Begins 5/1/14 All Aboard, Central Florida! Well, it's been a long time coming- but later this morning marks the beginning of a new era in Central Florida transportation. After years of planning and hard work (and of dedication to the cause by many in the face of a good bit of friction along the way), the time for the stations' gates to swing open and welcome "real" passenger service has finally arrived. Is everyone a fan of SunRail? Of course not. Every project that's ever used a dollar of public funds has been … (6 comments)
Funny thing about these "accidents" (or "crashes", as they often call them): I've never seen one where the story has told of a mangled vehicle and a pedestrian who walked away. Hmmm...
FHP: Pedestrian struck by tractor-trailer, car while running across I-95
A pedestrian attempting to dash across Interstate 95 was struck by two cars and killed Friday night. The deadly crash happened about 8:40 p.m. near U.S. Highway 1 in Volusia County, trooper say. The pedestrian, … (0 comments)
Sad thing, no doubt- but after writing about these for a while, they all start blurring together. It also changes your perception of things somewhat- and you find yourself saying "I can't believe...." less and less.
Pedestrian killed in east Orange crash A pedestrian was killed late Thursday after he was hit by a car on east Colonial Drive, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The man's name has not been released. He is said to be "past middle … (0 comments)
There's been another uptick in pedestrian deaths in our area recently- no doubt owing in part to the Orlando Police Department and others' refusal to enforce our pedestrian traffic laws. Simply put, a median strip is not a sidewalk- and when missed opportunities for enforcement (and possibly for saving lives) like the one pictured above abound, there's plenty of blame to spread around when the next pedestrian dies. To be sure, I am a "personal responsibility" guy- and I believe the … (0 comments)
Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess writes about property management, general real estate and news/events affecting the metro Orlando, FL area.
With more than 13 years of property management experience and being a licensed Florida Realtor, Dennis surely has some sort of information you'll find interesting!
Feel free to comment, send questions he may be able to help you with, or any referrals he may provide with top-notch service.
Thank you kindly for stopping and reading, and thank you for the opportunity to be of service in the future.
Memorial Day 2014
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