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Blog Post GOING .. GOING .. GONE!

GOING .. GOING .. GONE!

What’s here to stay and what’s going awayWe’ve all seen them … lists of what’s “going away for good”, what’s soon to become obsolete, such as :Landline phones, camcorders, incandescent light bulbs, postage stamps, pennies, paperbac...
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Blog Post SOME SIMPLE TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

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 WHERE HAVE ALL THE RELATIONSHIPS GONE?

WHERE HAVE ALL THE RELATIONSHIPS GONE?

Ah! I remember the good old days when having a relationship meant spending time with friends. Movies, meals, reading, games, church… all done together. If you wanted to get to know someone you would talk them in person… over coffee, after work, on the phone, at the ...
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Blog Post “THE MAP”

“THE MAP”

I was going out some old office files yesterday separating the “keep” from the “throw away” stuff … and I came across something I wrote up back in 2009, just after the “Great Recession” began in 2008.I have always been a somewhat self di...
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Blog Post “CH-CH-CH-CHANGES!”

“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

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 FOR ALL YOU SINGLES OUT THERE…

FOR ALL YOU SINGLES OUT THERE…

Overcoming the Fear of Being AloneQuestion: “How will I know when I am ready for a new relationship… or ready to get married again?” Answer: “When the thought of remaining single for the rest of your days doesn’t bother you!”Many people seek r...
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Blog Post ALL ABOUT.. SECURITY DEPOSITS!

ALL ABOUT.. SECURITY DEPOSITS!

What is it? -It’s the money a tenant pays to the landlord that is held for them until they move out as a sort of “financial guarantee.” It’s as though the tenant is saying“I am going to care for your rental home and give it back in good condition &he...
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Blog Post DIY – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 104

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 ON TRYING TO HELP OTHERS…

ON TRYING TO HELP OTHERS…

Much of life revolves around figuring out how to live with others, getting questions answered, settling disagreements, making tough decisions … solving “people problems”, both our own and those of others. Problem solving is a valuable skill to have in today&rsq...
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