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417 Dwellings!417 Dwellings!Paul Dizmang is a real estate broker and owner in Springfield, MO and is one of the top REALTORS in the 417 Area Code. Paul and his company list and sell real estate and specialize in working with Investors who invest in rental properties. Dizmang Pr 
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Video Blogging is Back!
2008-04-18 23:25:00 Finally, we are beginning to produce our (417) Dwellings! video podcast series again. Yea! We've been busy doing what we do best and that is real estate and property management. Things have been great, but with all of the ice storms, flooding, and wind damage it's been a pretty crazy year so far. But we have learned a lot and we're back to share it with you.So how do you make property management an easier job? You set a policy and you abide by it. Therefore, if rents are due on the 1st day of each month and you charge late fees beginning the 5th day, you stick to it. That way a Tenant can't come in to pay late armed with their excuses of de-clawed cats (you have to see the video to get it). They know the rules up front and you stick by them. If you let it slide once, they will continue to try to take advantage of you and possibly try it again next month. More About: Video , Blogging , Back
Video Blogging is Back!
2008-04-18 23:25:00 Finally, we are beginning to produce our (417) Dwellings! video podcast series again. Yea! We've been busy doing what we do best and that is real estate and property management. Things have been great, but with all of the ice storms, flooding, and wind damage it's been a pretty crazy year so far. But we have learned a lot and we're back to share it with you.So how do you make property management an easier job? You set a policy and you abide by it. Therefore, if rents are due on the 1st day of each month and you charge late fees beginning the 5th day, you stick to it. That way a Tenant can't come in to pay late armed with their excuses of de-clawed cats (you have to see the video to get it). They know the rules up front and you stick by them. If you let it slide once, they will continue to try to take advantage of you and possibly try it again next month. More About: Video , Blogging , Back
Which Direction Are We Going?
2008-03-12 22:38:00 So...have you been wondering where we have been? Obviously, things have been a little crazy with Dizmang Properties therefore the obvious lack of blog posts and videos. However, we hope that you've been keeping up with Paul's personal blog and/or Jessica's personal blog. In all honesty, we are struggling to determine which way we should take our business. For the last 20 years, Paul has been the Broker/Owner the real estate firm Dizmang Properties. In the last 15 years, Paul has worked with a very tight, core group of investors that have purchased investment rentals properties ultimately becoming the essence of our business. Property management isn't really the direction we had originally intended to go, but over the last several years, it has become that way. We are your Investment Specialists. Call it what you want..."managers of your wealth"..."congress of your rental empire"...or just "the people that spend your money on wise real estate investments". Whatever you cal... More About: Direction
Which Direction Are We Going?
2008-03-12 22:38:00 So...have you been wondering where we have been? Obviously, things have been a little crazy with Dizmang Properties therefore the obvious lack of blog posts and videos. However, we hope that you've been keeping up with Paul's personal blog and/or Jessica's personal blog. In all honesty, we are struggling to determine which way we should take our business. For the last 20 years, Paul has been the Broker/Owner the real estate firm Dizmang Properties. In the last 15 years, Paul has worked with a very tight, core group of investors that have purchased investment rentals properties ultimately becoming the essence of our business. Property management isn't really the direction we had originally intended to go, but over the last several years, it has become that way. We are your Investment Specialists. Call it what you want..."managers of your wealth"..."congress of your rental empire"...or just "the people that spend your money on wise real estate investments". Whatever you cal...
Destructive Missouri Street Tenants: It's Time to Grow Up
2007-10-07 02:34:00 We have one street where we manage 28 new houses, close to campus, and popular with college students. You remember the fire right? In my experience with this street I have found out the simple math equation of: College Students = Parties All Of The Time . Now before I start my rant about these immature, destructive partying students, I have to state that there are a few individuals that live on the street that are actually good, reliable and decent college student Tenants . And to those Tenants, I highly commend you, call me and I will give you a GREAT reference both business and rental-wise. And with that said...one of the decent ones called my voicemail anonymously this morning and left a message about the vandalism mess that was made by an overnight Missouri Street party. So I go over there this morning and find the many many beer cans, trash and property damage of the parties on the street, but I find that someone took a can of red spray paint and left their obscene messages ... More About: Grow
Destructive Missouri Street Tenants: It's Time to Grow Up
2007-10-07 02:34:00 We have one street where we manage 28 new houses, close to campus, and popular with college students. You remember the fire right? In my experience with this street I have found out the simple math equation of: College Students = Parties All Of The Time . Now before I start my rant about these immature, destructive partying students, I have to state that there are a few individuals that live on the street that are actually good, reliable and decent college student Tenants. And to those Tenants, I highly commend you, call me and I will give you a GREAT reference both business and rental-wise. And with that said...one of the decent ones called my voicemail anonymously this morning and left a message about the vandalism mess that was made by an overnight Missouri Street party. So I go over there this morning and find the many many beer cans, trash and property damage of the parties on the street, but I find that someone took a can of red spray paint and left their obscene messages ... More About: Grow
Dizmang Raises Money for JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Research
2007-09-07 16:23:00 The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) chapter in St. Louis is having their annual, "Walk to Cure Diabetes" on September 30, 2007 and we're all getting involved. When I say all of us, I mean 18 of us coming from both Springfield, MO and Omaha, NE. Now that you're familiar with this blog, you would probably expect nothing less than a video from us on raising money for Type 1 diabetes research. Our goal is to raise $1,000 by September 30th and I'd love your help! You can donate securely online thru the JDRF site.In addition to participating in the walk, we are also actively pursuing bringing a chapter of the JDRF here to Springfield. There are only 2 chapters in the state of Missouri and we have chosen the St. Louis chapter for assistance in helping to bring it locally. If you, or someone you know, is either affected by Type 1 diabetes or is looking for a job in a non-profit organization, please contact us as we are in the beginning stages of pulling together a suppo... More About: Money
Dizmang Raises Money for JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Research
2007-09-07 16:23:00 The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) chapter in St. Louis is having their annual, "Walk to Cure Diabetes" on September 30, 2007 and we're all getting involved. When I say all of us, I mean 18 of us coming from both Springfield, MO and Omaha, NE. Now that you're familiar with this blog, you would probably expect nothing less than a video from us on raising money for Type 1 diabetes research. Our goal is to raise $1,000 by September 30th and I'd love your help! You can donate securely online thru the JDRF site.In addition to participating in the walk, we are also actively pursuing bringing a chapter of the JDRF here to Springfield. There are only 2 chapters in the state of Missouri and we have chosen the St. Louis chapter for assistance in helping to bring it locally. If you, or someone you know, is either affected by Type 1 diabetes or is looking for a job in a non-profit organization, please contact us as we are in the beginning stages of pulling together a suppo... More About: Money
Investment Loan Types for Rental Investments
2007-08-28 17:18:00 This is a complex topic and takes a lot of explanation. That?s probably why my video podcast on this top ended up being over 5 minutes long! I truly don?t intend to lose any of you, but I have been sent e-mails requesting information about the different types of loans for investment properties. Of course, please feel free to e-mail me if you need further explanation.There are 2 Types of Non-Owner Occupied Investment Loan s:Secondary Market Loans.This is a 15, 20, or 30 year fixed rate loan for up to 10 loans. We only recommend sticking with a 15 or 20 year loan, reason being is that if you get a 30-year loan, you can only depreciate for 27 ½ years.In-House Loans.Banks will do in-house loans and loan money to Investors with great credit and history from their own personal portfolio. These type of loans are the types that you'll get once you go beyond the 10 loans mentioned above or if you purchase commercial (Land or Apartment Complexes). These loans usually require 20% down paymen... More About: Rental , Investments
Investment Loan Types for Rental Investments
2007-08-28 17:18:00 This is a complex topic and takes a lot of explanation. That?s probably why my video podcast on this top ended up being over 5 minutes long! I truly don?t intend to lose any of you, but I have been sent e-mails requesting information about the different types of loans for investment properties. Of course, please feel free to e-mail me if you need further explanation.There are 2 Types of Non-Owner Occupied Investment Loan s:Secondary Market Loans.This is a 15, 20, or 30 year fixed rate loan for up to 10 loans. We only recommend sticking with a 15 or 20 year loan, reason being is that if you get a 30-year loan, you can only depreciate for 27 ½ years.In-House Loans.Banks will do in-house loans and loan money to Investors with great credit and history from their own personal portfolio. These type of loans are the types that you'll get once you go beyond the 10 loans mentioned above or if you purchase commercial (Land or Apartment Complexes). These loans usually require 20% down paymen... More About: Rental , Investments
9 Tips to Repair Your Credit to Purchase a Home
2007-08-15 20:37:00 In our latest video podcast, Paul shares 9 tips to cleaning up and repairing your credit so that you can purchase a home either as your primary residence or investment (rental) property.Usually, when you purchase an investment home, most lenders require a credit score of 680 or higher. We break down the credit scores in our own opinion of what is good and not so good as follows:Below 620 = Not So Great620-700 = Okay, Room for Improvement700+ = Excellent Credit Now, if you're trying to improve your credit score, here are the 9 tips that we give:1) Pay all of your bills on time.The most obvious but can be the hardest to do. You want to pay all of them on time but if you had to choose-- always pay the revolving debts first and on time; i.e. credit cards, car loans, rent or mortgage payment, etc. These can affect your credit score the most.2) Avoid companies that offer assistance for a fee.They are not all bad, but usually you'll find yourself paying a fee for someone to tell them to p... More About: Tips , Home , Purchase , Repair
9 Tips to Repair Your Credit to Purchase a Home
2007-08-15 20:37:00 In our latest video podcast, Paul shares 9 tips to cleaning up and repairing your credit so that you can purchase a home either as your primary residence or investment (rental) property.Usually, when you purchase an investment home, most lenders require a credit score of 680 or higher. We break down the credit scores in our own opinion of what is good and not so good as follows:Below 620 = Not So Great620-700 = Okay, Room for Improvement700+ = Excellent Credit Now, if you're trying to improve your credit score, here are the 9 tips that we give:1) Pay all of your bills on time.The most obvious but can be the hardest to do. You want to pay all of them on time but if you had to choose-- always pay the revolving debts first and on time; i.e. credit cards, car loans, rent or mortgage payment, etc. These can affect your credit score the most.2) Avoid companies that offer assistance for a fee.They are not all bad, but usually you'll find yourself paying a fee for someone to tell them to p... More About: Tips , Home , Purchase , Repair
What are Tenants looking for?
2007-08-01 18:07:00 According to an article that I read in REALTOR Magazine online, Apartments.com conducted a survey and there is a list of what Tena nts are mainly looking for when renting property. (Among the many other lists and demands that they already have...yes I said that with sarcasm).First, if a Tenant was comparing equal properties side-by-side, over 52% said that location would drive their decision.The other items were as follows in the Tenant's lists of "wants": Air conditioning: 81%Parking: 81%Washer and dryer in unit: 54%High-speed Internet in unit: 47%Dishwasher: 46%Elevator: 24%Pool: 21%Hardwood floors: 13%Fireplace: 5%We can't guarantee that we've got all of these things that Tenants are looking for in renting property, but we sure get close. You can see what rental properties that Dizmang Properties has available by checking out our web site. More About: Look
What are Tenants looking for?
2007-08-01 18:07:00 According to an article that I read in REALTOR Magazine online, Apartments.com conducted a survey and there is a list of what Tenants are mainly looking for when renting property. (Among the many other lists and demands that they already have...yes I said that with sarcasm).First, if a Tenant was comparing equal properties side-by-side, over 52% said that location would drive their decision.The other items were as follows in the Tenant's lists of "wants": Air conditioning: 81%Parking: 81%Washer and dryer in unit: 54%High-speed Internet in unit: 47%Dishwasher: 46%Elevator: 24%Pool: 21%Hardwood floors: 13%Fireplace: 5%We can't guarantee that we've got all of these things that Tenants are looking for in renting property, but we sure get close. You can see what rental properties that Dizmang Properties has available by checking out our web site.
Cleanin' Up Our Act, 5 Tips To Organize the Paper
2007-07-26 23:45:00 It's time to clean up our act. Time to get organized. It's frustrating when you're so busy and the one thing that is holding you back in getting the mess in your office cleaned up. In Paul's video blog (see YouTube video below) he shares this frustration. We had read an article in Business 2.0 magazine on David Allen. According to the article, David is a "management guru who has learned to relax, go with the flow and market his mysterious elixir of success." This article content has encouraged us to clean up our act.5 Tips to Cleaning Up Your Paper Files On Your Desk:1) Start by sorting thru your giant paper pile making it into 3 smaller temporary piles labeled "To Read/Process", "To File", "Throw Away". Once the pile is sorted, throw away the third "throw away" pile. It feels good to do so.2) Make file folders to avoid collecting piles of paper on your desk.3) Use a file sorter to orgazine your file folders so that they aren't "piled" back onto your desk.4) Wipe down th... More About: Organize , The Paper , Organ
Cleanin' Up Our Act, 5 Tips To Organize the Paper
2007-07-26 23:45:00 It's time to clean up our act. Time to get organized. It's frustrating when you're so busy and the one thing that is holding you back in getting the mess in your office cleaned up. In Paul's video blog (see YouTube video below) he shares this frustration. We had read an article in Business 2.0 magazine on David Allen. According to the article, David is a "management guru who has learned to relax, go with the flow and market his mysterious elixir of success." This article content has encouraged us to clean up our act.5 Tips to Cleaning Up Your Paper Files On Your Desk:1) Start by sorting thru your giant paper pile making it into 3 smaller temporary piles labeled "To Read/Process", "To File", "Throw Away". Once the pile is sorted, throw away the third "throw away" pile. It feels good to do so.2) Make file folders to avoid collecting piles of paper on your desk.3) Use a file sorter to orgazine your file folders so that they aren't "piled" back onto your desk.4) Wipe down th... More About: Organize , The Paper
Time to Buy a Home in a Buyer's Market Video Blog
2007-07-16 02:20:00 Here in Springfield, it is a Buyer's Market . There are numerous houses on the market that are for sale. So in my video blog, I have put together a few tips for the typical home buyer out there looking for a house.Tip #1: Stay organized. Keep a short list of homes and look at no more than 3-4 houses at a time. This is so you can keep all of them straight in your head.Tip #2: Make a list of both pros AND cons of each home you see.Tip #3: View the home that you intend to buy at least twice.Tip #4: Negotiate hard and be patient.Tip #5: However, don't be ridiculous! Don't make obnoxiously low offers on houses that Sellers wouldn't even consider.If you need assistance with purchasing a home for sale, contact me (Paul Dizmang) at (417) 887-0501 or via e-mail. I can answer any questions you may have and offer you so much more in depth information if you'd like. More About: Video , Video Blog , Time , Home
Time to Buy a Home in a Buyer's Market Video Blog
2007-07-16 02:20:00 Here in Springfield, it is a Buyer's Market . There are numerous houses on the market that are for sale. So in my video blog, I have put together a few tips for the typical home buyer out there looking for a house.Tip #1: Stay organized. Keep a short list of homes and look at no more than 3-4 houses at a time. This is so you can keep all of them straight in your head.Tip #2: Make a list of both pros AND cons of each home you see.Tip #3: View the home that you intend to buy at least twice.Tip #4: Negotiate hard and be patient.Tip #5: However, don't be ridiculous! Don't make obnoxiously low offers on houses that Sellers wouldn't even consider.If you need assistance with purchasing a home for sale, contact me (Paul Dizmang) at (417) 887-0501 or via e-mail. I can answer any questions you may have and offer you so much more in depth information if you'd like. More About: Video , Video Blog , Time , Home
Paul's First Rental Property
2007-06-17 01:13:00 After spending a weekend with my family in my hometown of Bartlesville, OK, I couldn't help but reminise about all the fun past times and back to when I purchased my first rental property. I currently still own 15 single family houses in Bartlesville alone and I went back to the very first one and decided to podcast directly from there.I know it can be scary investing in your first rental property, but I want to help you. More About: Rental , Property , Rent , Prop , Pert
Paul's First Rental Property
2007-06-17 01:13:00 After spending a weekend with my family in my hometown of Bartlesville, OK, I couldn't help but reminise about all the fun past times and back to when I purchased my first rental property. I currently still own 15 single family houses in Bartlesville alone and I went back to the very first one and decided to podcast directly from there.I know it can be scary investing in your first rental property, but I want to help you. More About: Rental , Property
Web 2.0 Seminar for REALTORS on a Shoestring Budget
2007-06-17 01:09:00 Whew! My big debut as a seminar speaker last Tuesday night went off without a hitch and in my opinion was a big success. I spoke to REALTORS in our local board association about the power of Web 2.0 technology and how it can greatly improve their Google ratings, their online presence as a whole, and how to do it all on a "shoestring budget".I'm a small company and I have a tight budget. (And it's not just because I'm cheap!) I starting video blogging about my real estate career and property management for just under 2 years. When something works for me, I want to share that information with others in my field. REALTORS are professionals, this is a tough business to stay in and if I can help another colleague, then so be it. And that is why I did the seminar called "Web 2.0 Technology for REALTORS on a Shoe string Budget ". I got a great response from the other agents I talked to and now I am in the process of getting together an all day seminar to discuss this Web 2.0 technology. A... More About: Realtors , Seminar , String
Web 2.0 Seminar for REALTORS on a Shoestring Budget
2007-06-17 01:09:00 Whew! My big debut as a seminar speaker last Tuesday night went off without a hitch and in my opinion was a big success. I spoke to REALTORS in our local board association about the power of Web 2.0 technology and how it can greatly improve their Google ratings, their online presence as a whole, and how to do it all on a "shoestring budget".I'm a small company and I have a tight budget. (And it's not just because I'm cheap!) I starting video blogging about my real estate career and property management for just under 2 years. When something works for me, I want to share that information with others in my field. REALTORS are professionals, this is a tough business to stay in and if I can help another colleague, then so be it. And that is why I did the seminar called "Web 2.0 Technology for REALTORS on a Shoestring Budget ". I got a great response from the other agents I talked to and now I am in the process of getting together an all day seminar to discuss this Web 2.0 technology. A... More About: Realtors , Seminar
GSBOR Video Blog Seminar for REALTORS
2007-05-24 19:05:00 Paul Dizmang of Dizmang Properties is conducting a FREE seminar for Springfield REALTORS on June 12, 2007 from 6-8pm at The Board. He will be going over videos, blogging, podcasting, and all of the particulars of Web 2.0 Technology and how it will benefit real estate agents. Call Linda at (417) 883-1226 to sign up or visit www.getpaul.com for more info. More About: Video , Realtors , Video Blog , Blog , Seminar
GSBOR Video Blog Seminar for REALTORS
2007-05-24 19:05:00 Paul Dizmang of Dizmang Properties is conducting a FREE seminar for Springfield REALTORS on June 12, 2007 from 6-8pm at The Board. He will be going over videos, blogging, podcasting, and all of the particulars of Web 2.0 Technology and how it will benefit real estate agents. Call Linda at (417) 883-1226 to sign up or visit www.getpaul.com for more info. More About: Video , Realtors , Video Blog , Blog , Seminar
VIDEO LISTING: 5 Bedroom Copper Mill Beauty in Springfield!
2007-05-07 02:55:00 For more info, call Paul Dizmang at (417) 887-0501 or see more details at www.getpaul.com. More About: Video , Beauty , Bedroom , Listing , Sting
VIDEO LISTING: 5 Bedroom Copper Mill Beauty in Springfield!
2007-05-07 02:55:00 For more info, call Paul Dizmang at (417) 887-0501 or see more details at www.getpaul.com. More About: Video , Beauty , Bedroom , Listing , Copper
Burning Down The House (Demolition Day!)
2007-04-06 17:14:00 Demolition Day was one that came with many mixed emotions. It was a relief to see it come down and move forward. But it was also sad to see one of our beloved houses that we built 2 years ago, in Grand Place Addition, come down. Of course, we documented the demolition with video, it was a pretty interesting thing to see how quick the house came down.In case you're just hearing about this, one of our rental properties had a fire back on January 5, 2007. Dizmang Properties has documented the process each and every step of the way, from the day of the fire all the way to today. And now we're going to go thru the re-building process. Here are some of the highlights since the fire. More About: House , Burning , Demolition , The House
Burning Down The House (Demolition Day!)
2007-04-06 17:14:00 Demolition Day was one that came with many mixed emotions. It was a relief to see it come down and move forward. But it was also sad to see one of our beloved houses that we built 2 years ago, in Grand Place Addition, come down. Of course, we documented the demolition with video, it was a pretty interesting thing to see how quick the house came down.In case you're just hearing about this, one of our rental properties had a fire back on January 5, 2007. Dizmang Properties has documented the process each and every step of the way, from the day of the fire all the way to today. And now we're going to go thru the re-building process. Here are some of the highlights since the fire. More About: House , Down , Burning , Demo , Ouse
Is your home ready?
2007-03-20 18:57:00 Is your home ready? Read y for what? Spring? To list for sale on the market?Hard to believe that spring is finally here. The trees are just now starting to bud and finally, finally we are starting to see warmer temperatures. I was almost wondering if we would ever get out of all the ice, snow, and below 0 temperatures. But one thing that spring brings is the realization that now is the best time to get your home ready to show, even if you are not planning on selling it.Deferred maintenance is one of those things that most all of us hate to admit, but we have it. Yes, it plagues all of us especially in the spring since we realize that all of those little things that we meant to do but were to cold to do are starting to build up. I hate working in the cold. Therefore, as I look around, everything needs to be cleaned from all that dirty icy mess. Windows, carpets, even the dust seems to be thicker in the spring. As I look closer, the paint is starting to peel in places, the garage is f... More About: Home , Your , Ready , Gathering
Is your home ready?
More articles from this author:2007-03-20 18:57:00 Is your home ready? Ready for what? Spring? To list for sale on the market?Hard to believe that spring is finally here. The trees are just now starting to bud and finally, finally we are starting to see warmer temperatures. I was almost wondering if we would ever get out of all the ice, snow, and below 0 temperatures. But one thing that spring brings is the realization that now is the best time to get your home ready to show, even if you are not planning on selling it.Deferred maintenance is one of those things that most all of us hate to admit, but we have it. Yes, it plagues all of us especially in the spring since we realize that all of those little things that we meant to do but were to cold to do are starting to build up. I hate working in the cold. Therefore, as I look around, everything needs to be cleaned from all that dirty icy mess. Windows, carpets, even the dust seems to be thicker in the spring. As I look closer, the paint is starting to peel in places, the garage is f... More About: Home 1, 2, 3 |
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