July 28, 2009
Marketing is “Brown vs. Cinnamon”
I woke up this morning from a dream about a color swatch of Cinnamon. Yes, I dream about work in full techno-color as only a true workaholic could do. So, why Cinnamon?
The difference between Brown and Cinnamon is a drop of red to heat up the hue. That is exactly what [...]
July 11, 2009
Easy “Greening” Steps for Rental Property
Getting green doesn’t have to cost a lot or take a great deal of time. It does take a commitment and thought process that focuses on thinking about the environment. I have a young friend who calls me “an old hippie” and thinks that’s why I recycle everything imaginable. In [...]
July 8, 2009
Why Not Home Warranties for Your Rentals?
So you don’t own a tool box… don’t want to tote around a repair manual on how to fix the clogged p-trap under the sink …or for that matter don’t really have the time to learn what the heck a p-trap is… how about home warranties for your rental [...]
June 18, 2009
Water Conservation for Rental Properties….Save $ and Water
Those of us who own duplexes, four-plexes and multi-unit rental properties take a deep breath before opening the water bills.* Of course, a portion of each unit’s rent is budgeted for water, but water bills are still one of our least predictable expenses.
Leaking toilets and old toilets are [...]