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Relentless.
General Rommel. The mere mention of his name sent shivers down the Allies' spines. He was an epic warrior. The German troops had a saying about his relentless energy and pushing of his troops forward: "Where Rommel is, there is the front." He was notorious for...
Tomatos–Fruit or Vegetable and how they relate to Real Estate
I'm at a leadership conference the other day and the speaker says this: “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit and not a vegetable. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.” ... I stop drinking my coffee my pen hangs over my notepaper dead-stopped...
Where are we in this dark tunnel?
Good morning. I find this photo of a curved tunnel to be imminently perfect for today's update to you. From your phone calls, emails and text messages the last few months in 2022, the common anguish-filled theme is easily, "Are we near the D*%^ tunnel exit or is it...
LinkedIn is rolling out a new website link feature
Hello! I hope you're having a great month of May. There's good news for real estate agents, brokers and landlords. LinkedIn, other social media sites and Google are starting to give small businesses more attention and credence. They're launching new features that help...
Property Management Companies: Why Use Them?
Not everyone who owns properties has the capacity to manage everything themselves. Landlords who have multiple properties may find it challenging to juggle responsibilities that come with managing properties and tenants. If you happen to be a landlord and find the...
But it’s not Tax Time yet…..
You're correct. It's not tax time yet, so unclench those teeth, drop the shoulders, and put away the alcohol of choice. You have another 12 months.... Yet, with that said, it's never too early to start planning for that most favorite time of year and with the recent...
Do You Allow Guns in Your Rentals?
On March 21, 2022, Governor Eric Holcomb passes Constitutional Carry law for the state of Indiana. This will allow any Indiana resident over 18-years-old who qualifies to carry a handgun on their person without a permit to do so. We are witnessing a peculiar...
Six Steps to Airtight HOA Violation Tracking
a HOPolaris' Property Management's software can help issue and track a HOA violation from complaints to a first warning through legal action (should it be necessary). Still, what’s most critical is the violation process that you build and uphold. We have a number of...
Tax planning for Real Estate Investors (and Everyone Else)
I had to pleasure of attending the annual National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) conference in Coronado Island, California. It was rough to enjoy such pleasant weather and scenery, but I gladly "took one for the team." Since attending that...
The Cost of Your New Water Heater Will Make Your Blood Boil.
Landlords and Home Owners--get ready to open your wallet deeper if you need to replace that Hot Water Heater. All water heaters available for purchase after April 16, 2015 will be taller and wider than prior models in order to achieve the required efficiency ratings...
