I’ve tasted loneliness, and like a hungry jackal in the night, it has tasted me too. A certain amount of loneliness is normal. After all, if you are alone then it’s understandable to feel alone. You might be missing a person or a place (lonesome) or just feeling disconnected from life in general (lonely). Brief… Read more

Everyone knows that property values have bounced back a bit since “The Great Recession of 2008”, but what about rental rates on single family homes … what are they doing? Have they gone up? First, let me say that most rents NEVER WENT DOWN here in Pierce County! This is one of the few bright… Read more

You know, I have often told people that a monkey could be trained to do property management … and that I am the proof! There are some finer points to the craft that only those with years of experience can implement, but there are also some BASIC PRINCIPLES that anyone can use to better manage… Read more

First Bob forgot to set his alarm and woke up late. He rushed to morning court for his divorce hearing and his attorney lost his case. On his way to work the check engine light came on and he had to call Triple A for help. The lab called – his biopsy came back positive… Read more