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Setting Ground Rules for Hiring Sub-Contractors, Part 2
2006-12-09 15:13:00
Since my last blog post, I've given a lot of thought to the hiring a sub-contractor. I know, I know...like I said in the first post on this subject...I've opened the can of worms. :)Click here to see Part 2 Video Podcast!I've thought about all of the ground rules that it takes in just getting started with hiring a sub-contractor to assist you in some of the maintenance of your rental properties. And I have found that things are much easier for my company if you have all of your forms in place. First you want to start with a "General Information" Form. Get a form filled out by the sub-contractor that has them fill out their name, address, phone number and tax ID or social security number. At the end of the year, you will have to file a 1099 IRS tax form which will require a tax ID or social security number of the sub-contractor. It's good to know what this 1099 IRS form is and be prepared for it by getting the information before you write the first paycheck to the sub so that you...
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National Association of REALTORS Annual Convention
2006-11-24 19:41:00
Paul, Jessica and Jay attended the National Association of REALTORS annual convention in New Orleans that was held November 9-13, 2006. Almost 20,000 REALTORS from around the world attended this conference and expo. There were so many things going...the General Session had the guest speakers of the former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. It was standing room only, so we didn't get as many pics (or videos) as we had wanted. But the session was still very good. We visited the tradeshow floor and took many pictures of the different exhibitors and such. If you want to find out more about the trip and the things that were seen, e-mail us at: 417Dwellings@gmail.com. Let's just 2007 is going to be an awesome year!
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The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread
2006-10-29 01:49:00
Are we really that wonderful, and if so what makes us so wonderful? This may sound like we?re a little full of ourselves and that certainly isn?t my intention, but are we, as a company, really as wonderful as people claim we are?Paul had a prospective tenant call on Friday and tell him that she was interested in renting one of our properties. She already had seen the property and wanted to turn in her rental application to us on Saturday, but we are closed on Saturday. She did not want to leave her application in the mailbox over the weekend, due to the sensitive personal information required to complete our application, of which we don?t blame her. So Paul told her to call me when she was ready to leave her application in the box and we would go up to the office and pick it up so that it wasn?t left in the box over the weekend.So on Saturday afternoon, I hadn?t heard from her but I had to go into the office. She hadn?t left her application in the box yet, so I got my work done and ...
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Real Estate Curve Ball
2006-10-24 21:04:00
Video Taped on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 for Game 3 of Baseball World SeriesThis podcast has absolutely nothing to do with real estate or property management but all about the baseball world series. This is a very unbiased, neutral (go Cards!) video about how Paul is headed off to the world series with his good buddy. 10-4 Good Buddy on the tickets, nice work and truly appreciated! :)
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NEW LISTING! 4BR, 2BA newer home in Nixa, MO
2006-10-18 17:51:00
Paul Dizmang and Dizmang Associates has listed a newer home in Nixa, Missouri just south of Springfield. This beautiful 4 bedroom home is a rare find in this price range. Listed at $124,900, this home features a brick front, 2 car garage, 10' ceilings in the living room and a spacious kitchen/dining area. Click on the link to see more or go to www.getpaul.com for more information.
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