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January 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
I NOW LIKE CASH! – PAGE 1
FILL VACANCIES
MARKETING AVAILABLE RENTALS – PAGE 2
MAINTENANCE CASH FLOW TIPS
SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY– PAGE 3
FAIR HOUSING
AVOIDING THE APPEARANCE OF DISCRIMINATION – PAGE 3
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT
THE TRUE VALUE OF A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY – PAGE 8
SETTLEMENTS
MONEY—POWERFUL INCENTIVE TO SETTLE – PAGE 8
February 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
ARE YOU HIRING THE RIGHT RESIDENTS? – PAGE 9
>MARKETING
WHY SHOULD I RENT FROM YOU? – PAGE 10
MARKETING
MYFACE AND SPACEBOOK – PAGE 10
SHOWING THE RENTAL
THE 50% RULE OF FINDING A RESIDENT – PAGE 11
SCREENING
HOW TO PROPERLY HANDLE A RENTAL APPLICATION – PAGE 11
INVESTING
CALCULATING THE ROI ON YOUR RENTAL – PAGE 15
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP
FROZEN OR BUSTED PIPES – PAGE 15
PROTECT YOUR ASSETS
WHAT DOES “BONDED” AND “INSURED” MEAN? – PAGE 16
March 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
FIVE EASY WAYS TO GIVE YOUR RENTALS MORE CURB APPEAL – PAGE 17
AVOID DISASTERS
THE #1 MOST VITAL PROPERTY TOOL IS AN EMERGENCY CALLING LIST – PAGE 18
EFFECTIVE RESIDENT COMMUNICATION
READING SOMEONE’S BODY LANGUAGE – PAGE 19
PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
LANDLORD SUES THE DISH NETWORK—AND WINS! – PAGE 19
LEASE CLAUSES
LIST RESIDENT-CAUSED DAMAGES AS ADDITIONAL RENT – PAGE 23
MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP
6 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS – PAGE 23
MARKETING CAUTION
AVOIDING A CRAIGSLIST RENTAL SCAM – PAGE 24
RESIDENT RETENTION
7 TIPS FOR RESIDENT RETENTION IN A LESSEE’S MARKET – PAGE 24
April 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
SECRET WEAPON TO INCREASE TRAFFIC & FILL VACANCIES – PAGE 25
SCREENING
PRIOR LANDLORD’S WORD ON PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS: HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH? – PAGE 26
FILLING YOUR VACANCIES
HOW TO ATTRACT “GENERATION Y” RESIDENTS FOR YOUR RENTAL PROPERTIES – PAGE 27
MAINTENANCE
SPRING SPRUCING – PAGE 31
UPKEEP / CASHFLOW
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS TO PRESERVE PROPERTY VALUES – PAGE 31
SCREENING
EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME VERIFICATION – PAGE 32
May 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
MASTER LEASING (A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BUSINESS MODEL) – PAGE 33
RESIDENT COMMUNICATION
DEALING WITH MESSY RESIDENTS/ AVOIDANCE MEASURES – PAGE 34
PROPERTY DAMAGE & INSURANCE
WHAT A FIRE TAUGHT ME – PAGE 35
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
ALWAYS GET IT IN WIRING & IN THE LEASE – PAGE 35
QUICK TIP FOR LANDLORDS
HOW TO PAINT A BASEBOARD WITH A WALL-TO-WALL CARPET – PAGE 39
GET YOUR MONEY
ADD SOME COLOR TO YOUR NOTICE! – PAGE 40
ASSET PROTECTION
DO YOU NEED WORKER’S COMP? – PAGE 40
June 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
6 COMMON LANDLORD MISTAKES WHEN HANDLING REPAIRS – PAGE 41
HIGHER OCCUPANCY
TIPS FROM THE SAVVY LANDLORD – PAGE 42
RESIDENT RETENTION
WHAT IS A FAST WAY TO INCREASE RESIDENT RETENTION? – PAGE 42
POLICY ENFORCEMENT
THE RESIDENT WHO RAN OUT OF CHECKS – PAGE 43
CASHFLOW
UTILITIES IN RESIDENT’S NAME – PAGE 43
PROTECT YOUR ASSETS
FRONTLINE ASSET PROTECTION AGAINST LAWSUITS – PAGE 47
July 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
RESIDENTS WANT A HOME – PAGE 49
FILLING VACANCIES
SMELLS CAN INCREASE YOUR SALES – PAGE 50
QUICK AND SAVVY LIFE-SAVING TIPS
TIPS FROM THE SAVVY LANDLORD – PAGE 51
RESIDENT FILES
IS RESIDENT PAPERWORK IN ORDER? – PAGE 51
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
TIME-SAVING TIPS FOR LANDLORD – PAGE 51
NON-TRADITIONAL RENTALS
WHY MOBILE HOME PARKS CAN BE A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT – PAGE 55
August 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
THE SLOB ELIMINATION PROGRAM – PAGE 57
MAINTAIN CASHFLOW
DEVELOP PRIORITY WAITING LISTS – PAGE 58
FILL VACANCIES
ADD PIZZAZZ! – PAGE 59
RESIDENT RELATIONS
RENTING TO COLLEGE STUDENTS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW – PAGE 59
SMART RENTAL REHABS
INTRODUCING ELIMINATOR CHECKLIST!– PAGE 63
LEASE ENFORCEMENT
TIPS FROM THE SAVVY LANDLORD – PAGE 63
RESIDENT PERFORMANCE
3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RESIDENT’S PERFORMANCE – PAGE 64
September 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
OVERCOMING OBJECTIONS – PAGE 65
FILLING VACANCIES
THE MOST COMMON OBJECTION – PAGE 66
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
THE SLOB ELIMINATION PROGRAM PART II – PAGE 66
PROCEDURES
MOVE-IN INSPECTION – PAGE 67
LANDLORD SAFETY
SIX SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR LANDLORDS – PAGE 72
October 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
HOW TO GET YOUR TENANTS TO STAY FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS – PAGE 73
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
IT’S NOT THE KNOWING—IT’S THE DOING – PAGE 74
QUESTION & ANSWER
METH LAB, NOW WHAT? – PAGE 75
LEGAL MATTERS
WHEN PULLING A CREDIT REPORT IS PERMISSIBLE AND IMPERMISSIBLE – PAGE 75
YOUR SUCCESS TEAM
HOW TO CHANGE PROPERTY MANAGERS – PAGE 79
MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP
7 MAINTENANCE TIPS – PAGE 80
ASSET PROTECTION
THE POWER OF A STRUCTURE—IT CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOU! – PAGE 80
November 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
5 STEPS FOR INNER CITY LANDLORDS – PAGE 81
MARKETING
THE PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE – PAGE 82
FILL VACANCIES
FOLLOW UP TIPS AFTER SHOWING – PAGE 83
QUESTION & ANSWER
WHAT IF MY RESIDENT PASSES AWAY? – PAGE 83
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
SEALING YOUR HOUSE – PAGE 83
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
FOLLOW THE LAW REGARDING LATE FEES – PAGE 87
NON-TRADITIONAL TARGET MARKETING
MY FIRST GROUP HOME – PAGE 87
December 2013
LANDLORD TO LANDLORD
PLANNING THE “HOME VISIT”: CLUES TO PROFITABILITY – PAGE 89
CAUTION: FAIR HOUSING LAWS AHEAD
HOARDING IS NOW RECOGNIZED AS A MENTAL DISORDER – PAGE 90
PROPERTY UPKEEP
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT AND DISCOURAGE CRIME WITH CURB APPEAL – PAGE 90
PROTECT YOUR ASSETS
ITEMS TO CONSIDER REMOVING FROM RENTALS – PAGE 91
LEGAL MATTERS
LAWSUITS HAPPEN — PAGE 91
FAIR HOUSING
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS 101 FOR HOUSING PROVIDERS – PAGE 95
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