I was one of 50 property managers interviewed by Michael Levy for his new book ” Successful Property Managers” – advice and winning strategies from industry leaders. Mike’s book is part of a series of books where he interviews 50 industry experts so the reader can learn from the shared experiences about a specific topic. I am […]
Continue reading...8. February 2010
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Association boards who are in charge of running the property are left with a tough decision: “Do we fix the costly problems or wait until our term in office is over?”
Continue reading...4. February 2010
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After working with numerous associations, our firm has seen a pattern of behaviors and processes that can be improved so you can operate your property more efficiently. In this article I will discuss 1) the negatives and positives of using help, 2) projects you should strongly consider obtaining outside help and 3) sources of support.
Continue reading...1. February 2010
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In this article I will discuss the differences between low-value and high-value tasks and provide examples of different value tasks as well as sources of support.
Continue reading...28. January 2010
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In my previous article I outlined how a board can get more done by rallying unit owner volunteers to help on projects by forming committees. However, if a board is constantly reacting to last minute emergencies, they will not have time to work on larger projects.
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26. February 2010
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