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I don’t know a property manager who doesn’t grapple with parking issues.   At best, they’re a hassle.  At worst, they threaten resident safety, satisfaction and

In the last article, I gave a brief overview of the Fair Housing laws, who enforces them, and who can be found liable for the violation of those laws. In this article, I will address the most common mistakes

New York Citymayor Michael Bloomberg has always been interested in real estate. The billionaire media tycoon owns – as The Weekly Standard goes to press

Knowing when and where to take a risk is an important trait for any successful business owner, however, taking a risk on

Hello, property management teams in the best industry ever! We’ve seen a lot of costly mistakes made in this industry and the purpose of this column is to help you avoid

Avoiding Discriminatory Practices Before the Tenancy As stated above, one of the best ways to avoid Fair Housing complaints is to ensure fair and professional management practices for your marketing, application, and screening procedures. For example, by establishing written, objective criteria and policies that are both in compliance with Fair Housing laws and applied consistently…

In the past, it was pretty clear where I stood on the subject of allowing pets in rental units.  I didn’t allow it if it could be prevented.  Typically, the income would be eroded by damage and economic loss. As an owner, I now find myself beginning to change my opinion.  It certainly has become…

Have you noticed that some people are really delusional? If you need proof of this statement all you have to do is watch the endless parade of singing and talent competition shows on television. Whether you’re watching American Idol, The Voice, The X-Factor or America’s Got Talent there are always performers that are painfully bad.…

By Patricia A. Harris Having a written criteria list for your rental applicants is pertinent in your rental business and serves several purposes.  By attaching a copy of your rental criteria to each blank application form, you are informing your applicant of a list of conditions that must be met for them to be

 If you’ve missed some of the prior articles, basic “beginner” guidelines on successful investingare in my book “Stairway to Wealth” available at LuLu.com.  Tipping Point, Etc. One of my girlfriends recently retired from a suburban Water & Power company after 40 years employment. She started as an entry level clerk, but the utility expanded over…