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Ask Tenants for Help with Seasonal Care

As the seasons change in many areas of the U.S, it is time for landlords to start preparing their property for winter. To name a few, servicing and testing the heating system, check storm doors and putting the storm windows in place are probably on your to-do list. You may find that one of your great tenants is willing to help you maintain the place for a small discount.

If your building is in an area that receives snow each year, ask if that great tenant is willing to shovel the main walkways and stairs each morning there is a snowfall. This will take the pressure off of you to be there first thing in the morning, while providing the tenant with a financial break and added responsibility. You might be surprised at how many takers you get. --> More




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Protect Your Investment – Refinance with Knowledge

Today’s climate of creative financing for properties leaves investors open to predatory lending tactics. Mortgage brokering is a competitive industry, and property owners looking to refinance need to protect themselves from predatory lenders. A predatory loan can be defined as a sub-prime mortgage loan that includes excessive costs or requirements. Such added costs take advantage of borrowers with lower credit ratings who do not qualify for lower interest prime loans...More-->

Bursting the Bubble – Investment Property Owners Can Take Control

As the frenzy continues about the potential of a real estate “bubble”, spend your time and energy on what matters to you – building and protecting your rental property empire;=) The beginning of a new year is the perfect excuse to review the details of your rental property portfolio. Even if you only have one building with a of couple units, conducting an annual review is a necessary part of the business...More-->

So You Want to Be a Landlord

Entering the world of rental property ownership is a big step. For many of you, rental property ownership is a great opportunity to create a business for yourself. You will need to do your homework and understand your strategy before you get into the business. But once you do, there are many benefits. Building equity and assets, creating income and reducing your living costs are just some of the positives that a weekend landlord enjoys...More-->
  

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Options On The Flex-Work Menu
For those who think working 9 to 5 is all takin' and no givin' (as Dolly Parton once sang), there are options for a more flexible work arrangement. Don't know your flextime from your job sharing? Here's a quick primer.
For those who think working 9 to 5 is all takin' and no givin' (as Dolly Parton once sang), there are options for a more flexible work arrangement. Don't know your flextime from your job sharing? Here's a quick primer.
How Eliminating Overdraft Fees Could Cost You
Annoying overdraft fees on insignificant purchases may be on their way out. Starting this summer, banks will have to get their customers to "opt in" if they want overdraft protection on debit card transactions. But the new rules won't necessarily ease a person's cash flow; banks are finding other ways to make the money back.
Annoying overdraft fees on insignificant purchases may be on their way out. Starting this summer, banks will have to get their customers to "opt in" if they want overdraft protection on debit card transactions. But the new rules won't necessarily ease a person's cash flow; banks are finding other ways to make the money back.
Christian Groups Find Way Around High Health Costs
The nonprofit Samaritan Ministries transfers money among its members to pay each household's health care costs. Benefits to members include lower monthly payments and faith-based policies, but there's no guarantee their bills will be covered. Several evangelical Christian groups are using similar approaches.
The nonprofit Samaritan Ministries transfers money among its members to pay each household's health care costs. Benefits to members include lower monthly payments and faith-based policies, but there's no guarantee their bills will be covered. Several evangelical Christian groups are using similar approaches.
Cities Find New Ways To Reach Into Your Wallet
Across the country, cash-strapped cities are coming up with novel ideas for raising money — imposing new charges on everything from sodas and plastic bags to library late fees and emergency-response services. With at least two more years of bad budgets ahead, look for cities to turn to niche taxes.
Across the country, cash-strapped cities are coming up with novel ideas for raising money — imposing new charges on everything from sodas and plastic bags to library late fees and emergency-response services. With at least two more years of bad budgets ahead, look for cities to turn to niche taxes.
Want A Lower Cable Bill? Be Creative, Monitor Deals
Cable TV subscribers seem to pay more for the service each year. In fact, the cost has doubled in the last 15 years. But a growing number of consumers are finding ways to hold down their cable bills. They're benefiting from competition, haggling and service bundling.
Cable TV subscribers seem to pay more for the service each year. In fact, the cost has doubled in the last 15 years. But a growing number of consumers are finding ways to hold down their cable bills. They're benefiting from competition, haggling and service bundling.
States Square Off Against Amazon Over Sales Tax
The Supreme Court has said that retailers can't be expected to collect sales taxes in states where they don't have a physical presence. But as states struggle with huge budget deficits, they want to collect on the billions of dollars of taxes they say online shoppers owe.
The Supreme Court has said that retailers can't be expected to collect sales taxes in states where they don't have a physical presence. But as states struggle with huge budget deficits, they want to collect on the billions of dollars of taxes they say online shoppers owe.
Consumers In The Dark Over Their Broadband Speeds
Only 41 percent of Americans know what their home Internet download speeds are. But it's good to know: Speeds typically register 10 percent to 20 percent below the limit consumers pay for. There are easy ways to tell if the connection is slow — and Web sites that can help analyze Internet connections.
Only 41 percent of Americans know what their home Internet download speeds are. But it's good to know: Speeds typically register 10 percent to 20 percent below the limit consumers pay for. There are easy ways to tell if the connection is slow — and Web sites that can help analyze Internet connections.

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