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Using MySpace to screen tenants : The Property Pundit

By scottficek 369 days ago from http://thepropertypundit.com

When I read Steve's post at The Property Pundit, I couldn't help but smile from ear to ear. When he takes applications for his apartments, he searches the Internet to see if the prospective tenant have an on-line identity. In one case he came across a prospect that was advertising her erotic services on Craig's List! Oh boy!

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Before you Flip! | Minnesota Investment Property Blog

By scottficek 392 days ago from http://minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com

To be successful at flipping houses, there is a considerable amount of prep work that you need to complete before you ever begin to make offers on houses. You should be able to answer the following questions with confidence.

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Get your Properties Ready for the Snow

By scottficek 391 days ago from http://minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com

Time to get your investment properties ready for the winter. Every year I say I am going to do it earlier in the fall and I end up waiting until November (and do it when it is an emergency). Why not tackle those projects and prep items when the we

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How to Subscribe to a Blog Using RSS

By scottficek 394 days ago from http://www.janobrien.com

A common question for many newbies joining the blogosphere is what is RSS? It stands for Really Simple Syndication. Simplest answer - it's a way to subscribe or choose the content, blogs, podcasts, news feeds you want to have access to.

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Landlords: Read your Leases!

By scottficek 394 days ago from http://minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com

Landlords, when is the last time you read your standard lease from start to finish? Should I dare say that some of you have never read it? Your lease is your contract with tenant. Why are you just coasting along with any old lease?

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Who do you call when your Investment Property is on Fire?

By scottficek 394 days ago from http://minnesotainvestmentrealestate.com

Who do you call when you are on the beach in Acapulco and the water heater at your investment property dies? Or more importantly, who do your tenants call when the water heater dies and you are out of cell phone range? Do you have a plan?

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Tags: investment property landlord tenants rentals real estate