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Blog Post Expectations
By Red Roof Rentals - Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Expectations

Owners … Renters … Property Managers … What do we expect of each other?Some expectations are common to us all … be honest, be on time, return your phone calls, keep your word … while other expectations are individualistic and very specific to th...
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Blog Post SEATTLE AND TACOMA ARE ENGAGED!
By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, December 8, 2017

SEATTLE AND TACOMA ARE ENGAGED!

Back in the late 60’s, when I was a student at Wilson High in the West End of Tacoma, my insecure freshman hometown was constantly being given a swirly by the cool “collar turned up” senior men and women up in Seattle.Oh, you’re from the armpit of the stat...
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Blog Post THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS
By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, August 30, 2017

THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS

So I’m sitting in Starbucks, sipping a cup of Pike Roast, wondering what ONE BUSINESS PRINCIPLE is so important that 1) I should write about it, and 2) you should take your time to read it… and here’s what I have for you.Seek relationship, not profitAs far...
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Blog Post LIFE IN THE AGE OF ENTITLEMENT
By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, August 9, 2017

LIFE IN THE AGE OF ENTITLEMENT

(Earning versus Deserving)I called my son Calvin in Tucson the other day to tell him about the Honda Pilot I had recently purchased.“Dad, it’s about time! You deserve it.”, he erupted. (“Calvin,” I mused quietly to myself, “I earned it!”)...
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Blog Post WHY ALLOW PETS?
By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, July 19, 2017

WHY ALLOW PETS?

They are a 50-something couple… him a retired Army Captain, her an account executive at Merrill – Lynch… no kids at home, 790 credit score, lots of income … “GOLD PLATED PEOPLE” that have applied to rent your home. No problem, right?Oh,...
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Blog Post SOME SIMPLE TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS
By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, April 5, 2017

SOME SIMPLE TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Office Policies & ProceduresMake them clear and consistent … & follow them!Appropriate AppearanceHow you look & how the office looks matters.Proper ImageWhat does your office’s “first impression” say?Trustworthy StaffYou don’t have the ...
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Blog Post “CH-CH-CH-CHANGES!”
By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

“CH-CH-CH-CHANGES!”

Just recently, I read an article in the local paper about how out-of-state investors have been buying up huge numbers of homes in Pierce County. This has never happened before…so what’s this about?It’s about making money, that’s what! It’s all about...
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Blog Post DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 105
By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, January 11, 2017

DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 105

The Check InNow it’s time to get your renters CHECKED-IN so that your MONEY MAKING RENTAL PROPERTY MACHINE can fire up and start making you some money! Here are the final steps:DO A WRITTEN CONDITION REPORT – A day or two before they want to move in go do a ...
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Blog Post DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 104
By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, November 9, 2016

DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 104

The Rental Agreement“You’ll sleep better with a good rental agreement in the file.”A rental agreement is a CONTRACT and any attorney will tell you how very important a well written and correctly completed contract is to you, a rental property owner.1. ...
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Blog Post THE “BE-ATTITUDES” OF GOOD BUSINESS
By Red Roof Rentals - Wednesday, September 28, 2016

THE “BE-ATTITUDES” OF GOOD BUSINESS

Does it really matter what you are, who you are and what you do in business? Why bother! Isn’t it just about pursuing the almighty dollar, no matter the cost?Being successful in business is more that doing and taking and making and avoiding. Consider the following, if you w...
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