I'm pretty accessible and willing to show my clients' rental properties and to make NEW client property presentations. I'll show VACANT properties on the weekend (Sunday before the CUP race during the NASCAR season) and Saturday during the AM. I can also do a property presentation on the weeken
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12/25/2011
Propsects are starting EARLY for their Summer, 2012 rental home search. This is customary with college/university students who rent in October for the NEXT June; however, local residents who want to change for schools for their children, get closer to work OR who want to upgrade from an apartment
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12/25/2011
Having repair and maintenance resources is a KEY part of the job of a property manager. Many DIY landlords have to rely on the Yellow Pages and now Craig and Angie are their maintenance items. If a service person does not treat my residents well - arrive on time - clean up afterward, they will
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12/24/2011
I routinely make 2 mortgage payments in December on our rental property and make the January one ontime. Just the extra payment really cuts down on the interest over the life of the loan. Merry Christmas! Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All you have to do is make y
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12/23/2011
I was unaware that this area LANDMARK was closing until I read it in our local weekly. The Tavern * at the corner of Route 29 and Barracks Rd * 1 mile from the UVa grounds (not campus) has been at its current location for decades. The latest owner for 3 decades * Shelly Gordon * and his wife Lisa
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12/21/2011
IMHO * DIY landlords who want to become FRIENDS with their tenants are making a mistake. Keeping the relationship on a BUSINESS level is best for everyone. Presents and gifts are for friends and family.......NOT tenants. ****Give a Holiday Gift Voucher Instead**** I know lots of landlords w
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12/20/2011
Having grown up in the "outlet" capital of the WORLD! I like to shop where there are discounts so shopping for BOOKS with DISCOUNTS is HEAVEN! My sister and a friend introduced me to the Green Valley Book Fair off I-81 in the "valley" between Harrisonburg and Staunton, VA. I am surprised I have
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12/19/2011
All of my property gutters were cleaned a month ago. I would not allow a resident to clean them for liability issues if there was an injury. I want clients' propertiers serviced by licensed and INSURED service providers. Customer Service Success Story Part 1 I have limited property manag
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12/19/2011
I needed new boots so I planned to go to our regional shopping area of Short Pump on Saturday * 45 minutes from my home * and it has a Nordstroms. I did a property presentation about 15 minutes down the road and then drove to the area. I was prepared for the parking to be scarce; however, I wa
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12/18/2011
