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webLOGforUS - Ramblings on IT Management and Landl webLOGforUS - Ramblings on IT Management and Landl A look at the Real Estate world from an IT Project Manager's perspective. We discuss Real Estate, Landlording, Technology, Personal Finance and life. Articles
Will Ferrell and Pearl, his landlord
2008-06-01 03:35:00 Heh, I am sure everyone has seen this video already but I figured that I would post it for all the landlords out there that need a laugh at this time (rent collection time that is). The Landlord on FunnyOrDie.com More About: Will Ferrell , Pearl , Ferrell
Landlord Killed By Tenant
2008-05-27 05:50:00 Prince William County Police are investigating a dispute between a tenant and a landlord that turned deadly in Manassas. Authorities say the shooting happened around 7 p.m. in the 7600 block of Albermarle Drive. Police say the owner of the home was fatally shot by his tenant. The altercation may have been sparked by a rent dispute. The investigation continues. Landlord killed by Tenant More About: Killed
The Equity Question - Revisited
2008-02-11 16:00:00 Building on the article I wrote on Friday I'd like to talk about an article I read over at CNN Money that discusses homeowner's who are in denial. Harris Interactive conducted a survey for Zillow.com of homeowners. The poll was to see if homeowners believed their property value had declined in value. The survey of ... More About: Question , Real Estate , Equity
The Equity Question
2008-02-08 15:43:00 Much has been written about how ARM's and the decline in value of property has caused the foreclosure mess we are in. There is one aspect of the loosened lending standards which had gradually made its appearance that, I believe, has a much stronger impact on the current market than any other. This one ... More About: Question , Real Estate , Equity
The mortgage mess is claiming a new group of victims: renters.
2007-10-21 21:28:00 I can't help but thinking that everyone wants to claim victim here. Sure, these people are in a bad spot, but a victim? I don't think so. These people who are renters have not lost their jobs, have not fallen on hard times. they simly have to move. Agreed, it is a hassle, and ... More About: Personal Finance , Real Estate , Mortgage , Group , Victims
It?s alive?..it?s alive?..
2007-10-12 19:07:00 Sorry for the lack of postings lately. I haven't abandoned the blog, I've just been traveling. Alot. There hasn't been a week in the last 4 that I haven't been on the road. My easiest week happens to be this week where I am only traveling for one day. It will be a long ... More About: Alive
Honest Company or Scammers? You decide - Part III
2007-09-13 22:15:00 Well, I've gotten some additional information about the companies that are doing business. While it seems like one heck of a coincidence, It appears that there is an Ann Tate doing business in Toledo as RidgeCrest Ventures who purchases homes for sale in full cash deals. Additionally there is an Ann Tate doing business ... More About: Company , Part , Honest , The Internet , Cide
Honest Company or Scammers? You decide - Part II
2007-09-11 00:50:00 Last week I received the email that is below. It's about my "Honest Company or Scammers? You decide" post. I've reprinted the letter, with permission, removing the names protect the writer's identity. I was so glad to read this blog on Joanne Pearce. I have been searching for info of any kind for months. I ... More About: Real Estate , Part , The Internet
Time for a Vacation
2007-09-08 02:09:00 The past 10 days were unbelieveable. With all the recompeted contracts coming out at work I have been busy working day and night. Literally. There were a few nights where I spent more time working then sleeping. My portion of all the projects are done. I am heading out and won't be back until Wednesday. ... More About: Time , Vacation
Late Payment Received
2007-08-27 16:32:00 Friday I received the rent payment for Condo #1. I mentioned in my post last week that this was the first payment where the rental increase was due. I received the full rent plus the late charge. We'll see if September's rent comes in on time. Hopefully the payments will now roll through ... More About: Payment , Late
Wicked
2007-08-24 23:37:00 Last night the family and i went to see Wicked : The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. The family and I like to go see at least one show per year. This can be a musical, ballet, etc. This year's show tickets were a birthday present to my better half. I'll admit to ...
Updates on Life and CISSP
2007-08-21 18:58:00 Life: Sorry I've been away for so long. My full time career has been getting in the way of my blogging. We're up for another re-compete of many positions we have filled around the United States and I've been working on seeing how they are going and writing proposals as needed. I pulled an all-niter ... More About: Technology , Life , Updates
Countrywide Financial Taps in to $11.5 Billion Line of Credit
2007-08-16 21:18:00 Countrywide Financial tapped into an $11.5 billion line of credit Thursday to "weather the storm" and address its looming liquidity crunch. Countrywide Financial is the #1 writer of mortgage loans in the United States. During the period that Countrywide was securing it's $11.5 billion in financing the Chairman and CEO, Angelo Mozilo, cashed ... More About: Personal Finance , Credit , Real Estate , Line
Your House As Seen Through The Eyes Of:
2007-08-15 17:59:00 Time for a little humor for the day. Below are pictures that show your house as seen by different people in the purchasing process. How you see your house: How your buyer sees your house: How your lender sees your house: How your appraiser sees your house: How the tax assessor sees your house: More About: Humor , House , Eyes , Ouse , The Eye
Effective Marketing Techniques For Your Rental Property
2007-08-10 19:52:00 Marketing your rental property to the right people is key when you have a vacancy. Simply put, a vacant unit equates directly to lost profit. Targeted marketing for your rental unit is something most landlords don't think about when advertising their property. Consider the advertising process your first chance to properly screen the potential ... More About: Real Estate , Rental , Property , Effective
American Home Mortgage Is Shutting Its Doors
2007-08-03 15:49:00 "It is with great sadness that American Home has had to take this action which involves so many dedicated employees," Chief Executive Michael Strauss said in a statement. Those words echo true for the nearly 7,000 employees that will be laid off today from American Home Mortgage . AHM has been rocked by creditors who ... More About: Personal Finance , Real Estate
Mortgage Market Meltdown Casts a Wide Net
2007-08-01 17:45:00 Many people are poo-pooing the mortgage fallout. Everyone is concentrating on the effects of these subprime loans and how the rate reset will affect scores of people. You can see my personal feeling on the matter in this post. Barring that, I am not here to discuss the issue of the mortgage fallout and ... More About: Personal Finance , Real Estate , Market , Mortgage , Wide
Honest Company or Scammers? You decide.
2007-08-01 05:50:00 I was perusing my normal list of blogs today and noticed something funny. It seemed that there were a peculiar amount of new blogs started touting how someone just sold their home and were thanking such and such company for help. These posts were all new and all written in a similar style. I ... More About: Technology , Real Estate , Company , Honest , Scammer
House #1 Tenant Update
2007-07-30 16:00:00 When the tenant initially signed the lease last month he was planning on moving in on 8/1/07. After signing the lease and giving the deposit he called back asking if he could move in earlier. Since he gave me the deposit as a cashiers check and he and I use the same bank I ... More About: House , Update , Ouse , Tena
Clifford?s Post ?Expanding World?
2007-07-27 16:03:00 In my purchase of my new home and the 2nd rental unit (House #1) I have been more anxious about financial matters than usual. I've had the feeling of waiting for the rug to be pulled out from under me. I wasn't sure why I had this feeling as I am not usually a ... More About: Blogroll , World , Post , Clifford
CISSP Boot Camp and Examination Thoughts
2007-07-26 17:57:00 Well, the CISSP boot camp was one heck of an experience. For anyone thinking of taking the Boot camp I can't stress enough to make sure you prepare beforehand. Read at least the Passport or Exam Cram book to get a feel for the material. the course is good, but if you do not ... More About: Technology , Thoughts , Camp , Examination , Boot Camp
CISSP Boot Camp Continues?.
2007-07-18 06:38:00 I just wanted to drop a line in to say Hi to everyone and show I am surviving my CISSP Boot Camp here in Virginia. We're obviously going over quite a lot of material in a very short amount of time. These past 2 days we've covered 3 of the 10 Domains. I now ... More About: Technology , Boot Camp , Conti
Saturday Was Moving Day For Tenant In House #1
2007-07-16 16:50:00 Saturday was move in day for the tenant in House #1. I usually like to pop over when this is happening but I had a trip to Hershey Park planned with family and friends that day so I missed it. The trip was planned before the move in date and i would have been ... More About: Moving , Ving , Ouse
Travelling On and Off the Next Few Weeks
2007-07-15 15:31:00 I'm going to be a traveling fool for the next couple week.s I enjoyed my trip to San Francisco last week. It's a beautiful city from what i got to see of it. On my business trips my time is usually consumed from the time I wake up until around 10 or 11 in ... More About: Travelling , Weeks
Tenant Screening - The Importance of Getting it Right
2007-07-13 16:05:00 This article was guest blogged by David Di Cristo Investing in real estate can be a both a rewarding and exciting time. One of the most important steps after having made the choice of what property to invest in, is figuring out who is an ideal candidate to lease it to. Cash flow is critical ... More About: Import , Cree , Tena , Screening
Properties Named!
2007-07-12 16:05:00 So I've taken a page from some of the other blogs I read to name the properties I have. So from now on I will number the properties I have. As of this day there is Condo #1 and House #1. Here is a description I have for each of the properties. Condo #1 - This ... More About: Properties , Prop , Pert , Rope |
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