property managers: Who Once Was Voice Now is Grasshopper - 03/22/12 11:43 PM
Anybody who reads my blogs knows I've been very happy with Google Voice ever since it's launch a few years back.  Just see any of these articles:
How Google Voice Can Help Landlords
Followup and Detailed Review of Google Voice
Google Voice Opens the Flood Gates Today
Google has done a TREMENDOUS job with Google Voice and I continue to use it daily for my personal voicemail and call forwarding.  I've found however that more and more recently when calls route through google voice they don't ring my phones or the call gets cut-off prematurely.  This is not a huge deal with my personal calls, … (2 comments)

property managers: How Google Voice Can Help Landlords - 01/15/12 08:35 AM
I wrote about Google Voice a while back and provided a detailed review of google voice right after it was released to the public.  Time really does fly, as I'm shocked to see that was 3 years ago back in 2009.  Since that time, Google Voice has become a valuable part of mine and many of our client's process.
Here's a complication of great reasons landlords and property managers are using google voice:
It's free!  This goes without saying, you can't get much good stuff for free these days; however, google voice continues to be an exception.  You get a free phone … (6 comments)

property managers: DOJ Anti-Trust Settlement with VI/MC Benefits Property Managers - 09/15/11 02:15 AM
I think this is a very positive step for making it practical for property managers to accept rent via all retail means, including credit cards.  Previously no discounts or preference could be made by a property manager (merchant) towards any payment method if they accepted VI/MC.  With MC and Disc offering a special interchange rate of 1.1% to property managers and AMEX/VI not, it's now perfectly legit to guide tenants through any means necessary (including discounts) to pay using the cheapest method for the merchant which might be the special MC/Disc rate or via ACH which is a small flat rate … (1 comments)

property managers: To BBB or Not to BBB - 05/20/11 12:30 PM
I am an online business providing software solutions to landlords and property managers.  As such, industry acceptance and trust is an absolute must.  I struggled with this decision for the last couple years on whether to take the leap and apply for BBB Accreditation.  For anyone unfamiliar with BBB Accreditation it is an official seal from the BBB confirming a company is established, legit, honest, and handles customer complaints (if any). 
Officially from the BBB website: If a business has been accredited by the BBB, it means BBB has determined that the business meets accreditation standards which include a commitment to make … (5 comments)

property managers: New 1099 Requirements for Property Managers & Landlords - 12/10/10 10:17 AM
This topic applies to every property manager in the room, private landlords, and brokers who manage properties.  It's a serious step taken by Uncle Sam to increase regulations and requirements on an industry which is already FAR too regulated and taxed.  I for one am not excited about even more paperwork to run my simple property management business.  I encourage any affected to call, write, or email your local representative and ask for their support in repealing this unnecessary law.  There are many organizations out there, such as NARPM, which are already taking the fight to congress and could use help.
There … (6 comments)

 

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