You think you have the perfect renter. They have been paying their rent on time for months. They let you know when things need to be fixed. They keep an eye on the property and inform you if anything seems out of the ordinary. 

But your other tenants are starting to make comments and complaints to you about that renter. How do you know who to believe?

For more information about problem tenants, read What is a Problem Tenant?

Leave your heat at on all times in the winter time. If you live in an area that has temperatures below 30 degrees, keep your heat/thermostat set at least in the 50’s and never turn your heat off. Guess what happens to pipes that carry water to your apartment if you don’t keep them heated…..like a elementary school experiment, when water freezes it expands, when heated it contracts and that process often times is too much on the pipes that house it. That creates cracks in the pipes that demand constant pressure to get you precious water instantly. Pressure + water + crack means big mess that can be avoided very easily. Most insurance providers consider turning your heat off in the winter time an act of negligence and will pursue the person responsible for trying to cut corners in the winter. Keep your place heated. Don’t turn your heat off in the day while you are gone and then turn it on when you arrive home, this recipe always leads to big problems.
Make sure you always set your thermostat to “AUTO” rather than “ON”. The “AUTO” setting will regulate the temperature in your dwelling and turn off once the desired temperature is obtained. The “ON” setting tells the furnace/air-conditioning to run all the time regardless of the actual temperature in the dwelling. The AUTO setting will save you money and prolong the life of your furnace or Air Conditioner in the summer time.

Ok, first off, despite all that happened to me today, last night’s date was great!

I had a blast at the strip club last night. We laughed at the table, talked over a naked girl at the rack, and I got her number!!! Woo hoo!!!!!

And she loved my origami dollar bill rose (which she gave to our favorite stripper)!!!

Yes, I spent too much money, but it (she) was worth it.

Will there be more? I don’t know, to early to say. I sure hope so!

Now, to the shit!

I woke up this morning to the sound of a blaring alarm. In fact, my entire complex woke up to that alarm. We thought it was a fire alarm. It wasn’t, it was a fire-supression alarm. You see, the crackhead (literal, unknown to everyone in the building until the firefighters broke into the apartment and found 1 card table, 1 chair, 1 mattress, and about 1000 cigarette lighters and crack pipes) that lives uses the place above me (he doesn’t live there, just visits to smoke crack) didn’t have any heat on. Due to the lack of heat, one of the sprinkler-heads froze and burst, showering thousands of gallons of water down on my place. It took them an hour to shut off the water.

My place is ruined. The whole place is going to have to be gutted and redone.

BTW, you might want to wrap your electronics in plastic, water apparently has a magnetic attraction to electronics, because it managed to find all of mine. Yep, everything, 6 external hard drives, 5.1 speakers, 5 computers, 3 mice, 2 monitors, 2 portable dvd players, sound system, dvr, dvd player, wireless router, Nintendo Wii, and my 42 inch plasma TV.

Do I have renters insurance? Yes. Will it cover it all? I don’t know yet. Will I have to move out? While the repairs are going on, yes. Do I want to live there now? After it’s redone and brand new, yes! Does this suck giant donkey balls? Uh… that’s affirmative!

So, I have to apologize for not giving more information on the date. I know it deserves it, and I have more to tell, but for right now, this will have to do. Will I update you about it later? Probably not about this date, since I’m sans computer (I’m writing this from my dad’s new 27 inch iMac) for the foreseeable future, but anything new you will hear about.

Now, if only Sabina and Chrissey would live dramatic lives like mine (well, not just like mine, leave out the water bit) , maybe you all would actually have something to read!

Still single and now homeless, computerless, and generally stuffless,

Scott

This article was originally published on Associated Content on 3/11/2009. Design Ideas for Renters

This revised version wascreated on 12/20/2009.

Design Ideas for Renters

by E Alan Montgomery

Renters Have Many Options when it Comes to Decorating Their Home

Are those white walls making you sad? Do you ever find yourself too embarrassed to invite friends over to your house?

Whether you’re decorating a new apartment or just looking to change the look of your current home, you might be hesitant to make too many changes if you rent the space as opposed to owning. But the reality is that while you won’t likely be able to make any grand structural changes to the space (no adding skylights, no knocking out walls), many landlords are open to tenants making cosmetic changes.

Now don’t get your hopes up, expecting to make any major architectural changes to your rental; as a rule, most landlords prefer that the space remain whole to ensure that they can still utilize the property (rent it out) once you move out. And as a renter, it would be unadvisable to make expensive upgrades to a place in which you have no investment or ownership stake. But still, there are many things that you can to upgrade your rental from a generic shell to a sophisticated and customized living space. And the best news- landlords are often amenable to the changes as long as you agree to return the place to its original state before you move out. Try one or several of the following options for upgrading your home.

Paint: The easiest way to change the appearance of a room may be to paint the walls. Whether it’s a velvety chocolate brown, cool steel gray or a deep shade of blue, applying color to the walls provides a richness and depth that plain walls could never have. And landlords will often allow you to paint as long as you keep it neat and in most cases, agree to return the walls to their original color before you leave.

Wall Art: After you paint, adding wall art will help to further warm the space and inject elements of your personality. If paint sets the mood of the room, the art provides the soul. Wall art comes in so many styles and forms- paintings or prints, photography. You could use a collection of picture frames mounted on the wall to create visual interest. Or display wall sculpture and ethnic masks to add a worldly flavor to the room. The options and sources are nearly endless, so don’t rush and pick just anything- look around and shop around to see what feels like the best fit for your space. Next to painting the walls, mounting art on the wall are a fabulous way to change the look and feel of a room.

Accessories: As the saying goes, it’s all about details, details! Sometimes it only takes a few small touches to breathe new life into a tired space. Looking for a quick way to refresh your kitchen? Try swapping out the handles on the cabinets and drawers. They’re fairly cheap, easy to install and you can always change them back when you move out. Or how about adding a stained glass effect to your windows using colored adhesive window coverings? It’s easy, inexpensive and the only tools that you need are a spatula and a bottle of window cleaner.

Plants: Is there anyone who doesn’t love fresh cut flowers on the dining room table? Plants are great because they provide an organic and lively touch to the space, as well as a splash of color and. And thanks to the process of photosynthesis (think back to your high school biology class), plants draw fresh air into the room. From ferns to cacti, palms to peonies, there are so many different varieties of plants to choose from, so make sure that you opt for plants that you can easily care for.

So don’t be discouraged by those blank walls, and don’t make excuses to keep your friends from coming over. Whether you choose to paint, plant, or accessorize (or all three), you can be sure that with a good plan, a little inspiration and a little work, you can transform your rental space from your bland “box” residence  to a beautiful and stylish new home.

This listing represents the very high end of the market in Chicago. You can rent this 3 bed/3.5 bath on the 79th floor of the Trump for $15,000/month. You may think that’s high rent but when you compare it to the ~2.9 million price tag and take into account the assessments that you don’t have to pay when renting, then 15k/month is actually not too bad.

The cap rate is about 5.5%, below average due to the difficulty they are having in finding a wealthy renter. Imagine living with these views. Incredible.

On occasion I take one of my kids along with me to check on properties, tenants, etc. when appropriate. My eldest son (4 years old) and I (old enough to have a four year old) went to deliver some notices and check in on things a tone property this morning. One of my tenants drives an ice cream truck and leaves it parked in the parking area behind the building where it inconveniently blocks other tenants access in and out (partly the reason I was there). Like any four year old my little guy said “hey I want some ice cream from that ice cream truck” and I told him that he probably isn’t home and that we can get ice cream from the local gas station, trying to avoid an exchange of goods & services with my tenant which is always a bad idea. My son’s persistence in the over-priced brain freeze inevitable super pop led me to a claim that I couldn’t since he was a “tenant of mine and I don’t like to buy things from tenants” based on the fact that most tenants would love to sell you something with a little “landlord love” included whatever that might be. A good rule.
My son’s response was “but Dad, he is not one of my tenants” and I was stumped with a big smile on my face. Luckily for both of us the tenant was not home.
The moral of the story, since I had to have one for my son, “make sure you have a strict parking policy with no room for misinterpretation….and of course don’t buy ice cream from tenants”

When your winter bills start to raise look to your heating source for respite from more than just the cold, consider the following. By changing your filter once a month you will significantly cut down the energy it takes to push warm air through a dirty filter. That in turn will cost less in your monthly energy bills.
If you don’t have central heat and have a window heating unit, clean your filter at least once a week to help prevent the same expense. Filters cost $1.00 to $5.00 on average and will save you much more in energy cost over the winter months.
You can also buy plastic to cover your windows and doors that will prevent cool air from intruding your living spaces. The directions are easy to follow and the kits can be purchased at any hardware store. You can also roll up an old towel and place it at the base of your entry doors to further prevent cool air from entering. Replace weather stripping (or install) as needed to finish off the efforts to stay warm and reduce your potentially hefty utility bills.
With central air/heat units, don’t set your thermostat to “on”, keep it on “auto” so that it doesn’t run all the time, just when you need it. It is a good idea to keep your temperature in the 60-70 degree range. If you want 80 degree weather move to the desert, otherwise you will pay a premium to bring the temperature to you living spaces

I thought I would shed light on the problem of dealing with mice and how it relates to being a landlord and/or tenant.
The first fact to point to before the main content of this post is that mice only exist where they are provided for. Mice can venture anywhere looking for food, warm shelter and water, but they only stay and breed where those elements are readily accessible. Think of them as unwelcome guests that constantly eat your food and don’t clean up after themselves.
That being stated, many tenants will find a major problem with the fact that they appear and leave evidence of their scavenging. The first thing that you (the tenant) have to do is take a good look at your apartment/home by asking these questions:
1. Is your trash placed outside of your home/apartment at all times?
2. Do you vacuum regularly?
3. Do you clean up after every meal or snack so there is no possibility of leaving food behind (even very small crumbs)?
4. Do you store all your food in air-tight containers?
5. Do you clean up after your pets after every meal or snack (if applicable)?
If you have answered yes to all of these questions, make sure you can verify the following:
There are no open containers of any kind (trash cans, open bottles, soda cans, food containers, etc.) present within your apartment.
If you can positively assess that you are keeping your living spaces up to these standards then a couple of things can be assumed.
If you cut off an animals food supply, they will not stay around. If you violate any of the rules alluded to in the form of questions above then you are susceptible to a mouse invasion. Don’t blame the landlord for maintaining an “uninhabitable” dwelling unit when you are often the one to blame for forgetting to follow through with these principles of cleanliness.
If you are still convinced that you are the epitome of health and sanitation then take a flash light to all the dark areas of your apartment. Look for water leaks, small drops to ponding water since you know the little guys will need a drink once and awhile. Again, you have to take the offensive when getting rid of the problem, not with landlord but the mice. If you find leaks, old trash, wet basements, etc you can then inform your landlord that these problems exist and you can work together to eliminate these issues.
You can also set traps with bait to get rid of the problem. Mice have an interesting problem; their teeth are always growing so they have the constant need to chew to literally file their teeth down. The one thing they can’t chew through is metal or in the form of steel wool. You can stuff a liberal amount of steel wool into any open hole within the building that might allow their access in. Once all the points of ingress and egress are blocked you are left with stir crazy rodents. Mice without food (once you have taken it away) are left to chew holes in walls, electrical wiring, and shoes, whatever. So you need to make sure once you have them trapped you finish the job by trapping them or poisoning them.
I have found that the old fashioned traps yield the best results and they are inexpensive. I have read things like people leaving buckets of skunky beer out with a diving board type of entry for the mice so that when they take the plunge they can’t get out and you can fill in the blanks from there. I have not tried that and I don’t imagine it can be as successful as a cheese bait trap, but it’s a war and by all means use what works to stay on top of it.
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Mice & Your Pets / Children

# 1 Change your filters once a month.
Locate your furnace, take the old filter out and find the applicable size on the side of the filter. If you can’t find a filter in your furnace look for the largest louvered piece of metal in your place (located on a ceiling, floor or wall), open it and you should find one there. Go to your local hardware store and buy a dozen filters for approximately .75 a piece. This will be the best investment you can make to keep your utility bills down. It will keep your air cleaner & make it easier for your furnace blower to force air through the filters.

90% of the calls I get about inadequate heat or cool air are a result of dirty filters. It will reduce the efficiency of the HVAC components and often result in luke warm heat or air conditioning. A dirty filter can cause the forced air system (including window units**) to work extra hard and often create a fire hazard.
**The same concept applies for window units; they typically have a small reusable filter that can be cleaned by hand with water.
For more information about filters click here (link).

From time to time tenants don’t fulfill their lease obligations and leave a mess to clean up. Some messes are greater than others and although life circumstances can understandably make it difficult to pay bills and honor these contracts, the overwhelming majority of these delinquent tenants decide that running away from a problem is easier than doing what is right & working with the landlord to work it out.
No notice, past due rent, trash everywhere and damage to the property equals one obvious outcome when the tenants start the flight away from their responsibilities…..legal action. It is not my preference to pursue legal action since it takes extra time, legal fees and paperwork that I try to avoid. The reality is that I’m not the one making the choice for legal action, the tenant made that decision when they started their poor choice to run and leave an expensive trail of damages in their wake.
I have heard a few different & unconfirmed statistics concerning court appearances that usually claim 90% or more of the delinquent tenants don’t show up for their chance to dispute the charges. Once the judgment is entered you then have the difficult task of finding the tenant to enforce that judgment through garnishment or negotiations. There are those tenants that actually have assets and worth pursuing (i.e. you will actually get paid) and those that don’t and won’t have a dime to their name to take.
Sometimes the offenses are so great that sheer principle alone requires legal action even if the tenant will not have the ability to pay. It is for the greater good of warning future landlords and creditors.
The laws are clear about landlord and tenant rights and we have a legal system that allows both sides to defend their positions. When 90% of the defendants don’t show up it makes it easy to win judgments. If you happen to have a tenant show up and request a trial you are in the minority.
We have had the good fortune of not pursuing too many tenants since our inception. I have only had to show up to court once to defend our position and at the trial the delinquent tenant showed up 30 seconds too late and lost the trial by default.
Find a good real estate attorney that charges a flat fee rather than hourly for these types of cases. It will make all the difference. Don’t take risks when signing leases, show up at the tenant’s door when they get behind on rent and only pursue legal action if you have a case you will win.
You want to keep your winning percentage at 100%. If you lose you have not followed the rules correctly somewhere in the process.
Legal Disclaimer ***This post is for information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. Consult an attorney in your jurisdiction for legal advice.***

I had never actually cornered an animal until a week or so ago. A tiny bunny ventured into our backyard and our little kids closed in on it wondering if it actually yielded Peeps or Jelly Beans as commonly misconceived by our young audiences. As they corralled the cowering lil’ bunny I had the image of Monty Python’s Holy Grail “that’s no ordinary bunny” scene and laughed at the possibility. For a moment my boys gently pet the wild animal and experienced “the wild” as can only be experienced in city limits with the exception of traveling petting zoos and smelly pet stores. From that point in the week I have dealt with a few wild animal issues that led to the inclination to write about it in this venue since I can easily draw the relevance to this site.
“Bees your weapons are useless against them” – Tommy Boy

Honey bees in an apartment wall can be a very bad thing. I must have the greatest tenant ever, he was cordial and understanding about the weird happenstance and put up with the little noisy producers of sweetness but quite scary in groups protected class of insects. As they became trapped inside the apartment they died off in hundreds in the window that would not provide them a path to freedom. The moral of the story here, if you limit their access in and out, the thousands who are trapped in stay trapped so be careful which direction you send them. Oh, and make sure you call a bee-keeper not an exterminator for honey bees.
The smallest of animals always create the most damage.

On more than one occasion small dogs and even cats have ruined all the flooring in a few of the rentals I lord over. It is hard to imagine how something so small can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. I have the receipts to prove it. I am yet to meet a pet owner that openly admits that their pet is not house-broken and urinates like a pirate anywhere and everywhere. We often convince ourselves that domesticating something intended to be free and wild can yield positive results indoors. Moral: check up on tenant’s pets as frequently as possible. The longer you wait the more expensive the repairs become. Tenant’s, when you find yourself thinking “it’s just a [enter pet type]….it will live” that is when you should give the pet away to a caring family immediately. Please.
Raccoons don’t belong in your air ducts.

If you have open holes in your home/property cover them with paper first. If a couple of days go by without the paper being dislodged or torn away, you can surmise that there are no animals in your dwelling and you can safely cover the opening. Guess what happens when you trap an animal inside with nowhere to go? We found a raccoon with its’ arm stretched out of a wall vent like a prisoner reaching for keys. You can imagine that a trapped animal will go crazy after being stuck in walls less than 6″ wide. Lesson learned: call a animal removal specialist first, they should give you helpful hints and suggestions before they make it there and charge you. Even if they have to remove the animal it is not to expensive and well worth paying for compared to the alternatives. A good visual inspection of the property monthly will help prevent all sorts of pestilence from your walls and air conditioning.
Big dogs bark very loudly.

The best security system is not always a big dog as many people seem to think. Big dogs in backyards make perfect sense, big dogs in 1 bedroom apartments simply do not. I will let you know in on a little secret, leave the TV on instead. Most people looking to steal rob and pillage will keep on walking if they think someone is home. Sure big dogs will do the trick, but the moral of this entire entry is don’t keep animals in spaces they don’t belong. Pets will literally go crazy if they are kept in environments not suitable for their kind. Crazy big dog equals a very dangerous situation.

1. Safari world

Package A: Safari Park +Marine Park + Buffet Lunch

à Adult 600 THB and Children 450 THB

Package B: Marine Park + Buffet Lunch

à Adult 580 THB and Children 420 THB

Package C: Safari Park + Marine Park

à Adult 540 THB and Children 380 THB

Package D: Marine Park Only

à Adult 450 THB and Children 300 THB

Package E: Safari Park Only

à Adult 290 THB and Children 250 THB

2. Dream world

à Adult 1,200 THB and Children 1,200 THB

DREAM WORLD in Bangkok, With a day out at Dream World you and the kids will get to experience the spectacular atmosphere of this huge amusement park, and enjoy the exciting shows and rides at its four lands of dream. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, there are linked paths, pools, legendary castles and more than 15 exciting rides for everyone to explore. Tour Itinerary of Dream World Tour.
08:30 hrs. Pick up at your Hotel in Bangkok , and depart to Safari World.
09.30 hrs. Arrive dream world where you’ ll experience spectacular
Atmosphere enjoy its four lands of dream
12.00 hrs. International buffet lunch
13.00 hrs. Enjoy riding the Vikings ship bump car, UFO, thunder bird
Swing chair, bump boat, monorail super splash Indian boat
Flying carpet, rapier ,Viking, hanging coaster and so on youl’ll
Have all the fun in the dream world.
15.00 hrs. eave for Bangkok
16.00 hrs. Return to the Bangkok hotel.

Show of  Dream World.
The Colours of the World
Don’t miss the extravaganza! Meet your favorite cartoon characters in the spectacular The Colors of the world Parade. Oh! Yes, Dreamy will be in the parade too.
Hollywood Action Show
“The new episode” watch the more exiting shows. The S.W.A.T. fight the terrorists with spectacular special effects. Of course, Our S.W.A.T. team wins.
Animal Show
Animal Show at Uncle’s Tom farm
Watch how lovely animal performance. It’s wonderful!

Tour Price Include:
- Dream  World ’s fee and Show as stated in program.
(Vikings ship bump car, UFO, thunder bird
Swing chair, bump boat, monorail super splash Indian boat
Flying carpet, rapier ,Viking, Stun Show and Adventure Land – Dream Garden Fantasy Land – Dream World Plaza )
- Air condition transport with English speaking guide.
- Lunch at Dream World Restaurant.
- Transfer to / From hotel in Bangkok.

3. River kwai trekking w/ elephant ride  or  kaoyhi national park w/elephant ride

àRiver Kwai Trekking 1,200/Person

Itinerary tour: RIVER KWAI TREKKING
06:30 Pick-up from various hotels in Bangkok.
09:30 Arrive to Kanchanaburi first stop at the World War II cemetery.
10:00 World War II museum & Bridge over the river Kwai to look at surrounding.
12:00 Arrive to the train station trip on the train around 1 hr.
13:00 Have lunch at KITTI rafts restaurant.
13:30 Take a long tall boat to rafting(1/2hr.)and elephant riding.(1/2hr.)
14:30 Visit to Sai Yok Noi waterfall.(around 1/2hr.)
15:00 Depart from waterfall comeback to Bangkok.
Before 19:00 Arrive in Bangkok.

Tour included:
Transportation by A/C minibus.
English speaking guide.
Train ticket.
Lunch. ( Thai Set Food )
Elephant riding, Bamboo rafting.
Excluded: Ticket museum, soft drinks.

4. City cruise w/ dinner (chao phraya or your recommendation)

Candle light dinner by Chao Praya 19.30 – 21.30 HRS.

àAdult 1,300 THB and Children  900 THB

19:00 hrs. Check-in time on wards at River City Pier.  Counter No. 2

19.20 hrs. Boarding at Grand Pearl The luxury cruise on Chao Phraya River.

Welcome by our crew in typical Thai culture with warmly smile, serving you with special Grand Pearl welcome drink onboard.

19.30 hrs. Departure from River city Pier.

While you are sipping your drinks enjoy the beautiful night scenery on both side of the Chao Phraya River in our cruise. Our captain will be leading the boat up to pinklao Bridge and then, you will have an unique opportunity to get some snapshot of the two most wonderful night spot in Bangkok, the Wat Arun – The Temple of Dawn and the Grand Palace & Wat Pra Kaew – The Temple of Emeral Buddha.

After take a pictures of The Temple of Dawn and Grand Palace for your memory.  Return up the river to Taksin Bridge.  Viewing of color light decoration on the river side.

20.00 hrs. Time for your dinner under the moonlight “Live Music” in a romantic atmosphere and Thai Classical Dance Show. Delight the Thai & International cuisine in a superb buffet and Sushi Conner.

21.30 hrs. Arrive at River City Pier. and We hope you would have enjoyed with our Amazing Dinner Cruise.  Thank you very much for your visit.

5. Calypso w/ buffet dinner

àPrice on Asiareservations.Net

We offer a special discount price for NTERNATIONAL BUFFET + CALYPSO CABARET SHOW

àAdult 850 THB and Children 700 THB***

1st Round of Bangkok Cabaret Show.
18.00 PM Pick up from your hotel – Round Trip transfer (Round 1)
19.00 PM Dinner (International Buffet, Japanese Set manu or Brazilian Churascaria Cuisine)
20.15 PMCalypso Cabaret Show time
21.30 PM- End of Calypso Cabaret Show
- Transfer back to your hotel. (End of round 1)

2nd Round of Bangkok Cabaret Show.
19.00 PM Pick up from your hotel – Round Trip transfer (Round 2)
20.00 PMDinner (International Buffet, Japanese Set manu or Brazilian Churascaria Cuisine)
21.45 PMCalypso Cabaret Show time
22.30 PM- End of Calypso Cabaret Show
- Transfer back to your hotel. (End of round 2)

Extra Transfer 250 THB/Person (round trip)

6. Ayuthaya cruise

Round trip

àAdult 1,700 THB and Children 1,200 THB***

One Way By Boat

àAdult 1,050 THB and Children 850 THB***

7. Siam nimarit show with dinner (preferably thai buffet)

àPrice 1,000/Person –NO TRANSFER –SHOW ONLY

àPrice 1,200/Person –NO TRANSFER + THAI BUFFET

SIAM NIRAMIT CULTURAL SHOW BANGKOK is a world-class performance of Thailand ‘’s arts and cultural heritage. Set in the heart of Bangkok affording convenient access by MRT subway and major thoroughfares, this must-see spectacular is performed on the gigantic stage now listed in the Guinness World Records, featuring over 150 performers with as many as 500 costumes. On top of this, enhanced special effects with the world ‘’s most advanced technology are used to produce a stimulating, very realistic and inspiring experience. This is a Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom of Thailand that no one can miss.

Tour Itinerary of Siam Niramit Cultural Show.
19.30 Hrs. Theatre gate is open
20.00 Hrs. Siam Niramit Show begins
22.00 Hrs. Shows ends

Tour Price Include:
- Siam Niramit Cultural Show ’s  fee .
- Siam Niramit Cultural Show.

* Transfer  (Vice/versa) 250 Baht per person only central area in Bangkok. about 18.00 hrs.

8. City and temple tour

àPrice 600/Person

Thailand has over 26,000 wats or temples. This tour brings you to the 3 most distinguished temples in Bangkok. Wat Trimitr, the Temple of the Golden Buddha the statue of Buddha is made from solid gold weighting 5.5 tons. It is a fine example of Sukhothai art and was discovered by chance from a layer of stucco during construction of the temple. Passing through Chinatown your next stop is Wat Po, the temple of the Reclining Buddha the largest and oldest in Bangkok. Your last stop is at Wat Benchamabopit the marble temple. This magnificent monastery was built with white Italian marble from Carrara.

Tour Itinerary ; Bangkok Temple and City Tour
07.30 hrs. Pick up from the Hotel in Bangkok for Temple & City Tour.
08.00 hrs. Visit the largest golden Buddha image with 5.0 tons solid gold in Wat trimit

08.30 hrs. We will bring you and passing to Bangkok China Town with the Reclining Buddha image with 48 meter long and 15 meters High cover ink gold feat in Wat Po or Wat Chetupon .
10.00 hrs. Visit Benchamabopitr, the marble temple, constructed of marble from carara Italy.
12.00 hrs. Return back  to the hotel in Bangkok.

9. Kaoyai national park w/elephant ride

àAdult 1,500 THB/Person

For those of you who have visited Bangkok before, here’s something different for you to try. Khao Yai National Park is Thailand’s most famous National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province. An early start from Bangkok setting off on our countryside drive. En route, we will stop at a local fruit market in Nakhon Nayok province and try bullock cart riding through rice fields.

During our walk along the trails at Khao Yai National Park, we will have a local lunch at the Hiew Suwat waterfall, with elephant riding in the jungle crossing the Lam Taklong creek. A pleasant 2 hour scenic drive takes us back to Bangkok arriving at about 5 o’clock. A 2 days/1 night version of this tour is also available with an dinner and overnight spent in the Jungle House in the National Park with a night safari watching the animals coming down to find their food.

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You’ve heard the old phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words,” but in landlord terms, that picture often translates to cold hard cash.   For many landlords, a one month vacancy can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.  Including pictures in your apartment listings will dramatically increase the number of renters interested in your apartment.  You’ll also only receive calls from tenants who are truly interested in your apartment’s unique set of features, rather from all the rest who only want to see more detail than the listing provided.  The more renters you manage to interest in your apartment, the sooner the rent checks will start rolling in.

Try these tips to get some extra nice apartment photos:

Plan for Natural Light

Put some thought into when the apartment will get the most sunlight.  The more sunlight available to you when you photograph the space, the less you’ll rely on your flash.  A camera flash can often make your photos look either washed out or give them a yellowish hue common of artificial lighting.  Natural light will make your apartment look light, airy, and well, natural.

This room would photograph much differently in the evening, without the natural light.

Clean up!
Nothing turns off a renter like a photo of a cluttered or dirty space.

This kitchen is too cluttered to make a good impression on an apartment hunter.

Try Exciting Angles

When you’re looking through the view-finder on your camera, experiment with standing high on a chair, or squatting low to the floor, to achieve a view of the room with more of its features included in the shot. Alternatively, if you’ve got the budget, invest in a wide-angle lens. A wide-angle lens will help bring all the details of a room into one shot, and will result in beautiful, professional-looking photos that are sure to wow apartment seekers.

A wide angle lens allowed for the entirety of this living room to fit into one photo.

Highlight unique details!
Is there something about your apartment that makes it stand out from the rest?  Nice landscaping, a fireplace, a spiral staircase, stainless steel appliances, or any number of other features can really bring life to your advertisement when included in the photos. Don’t limit your photos to just the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. If there’s a big closet, snap a photo to add more visual interest to your advertisement. Just remember not to go overboard! You want to make sure that there’s a good variety of images, but you don’t need more than 2 or 3 photos of each room at a maximum.

The exposed brick in this loft apartment makes a striking visual impact

Highlight Fixtures and Fireplaces with Night Photography
Light fixtures and fireplaces can look especially stunning at night.  If your unit happens to have either beautiful light fixtures, or a fireplace, you can highlight these features by turning them on and taking their photo at night.  You can even try capturing the glow of your fixtures from the street, looking in, to create the sense that the apartment is a cozy place to come inside to on one of Rochester’s many cold nights.

Photograph unique light fixtures in the evening when they can really shine

In Rochester, NY and the surrounding Metro area, there are several places that allow photos with apartment listing:

• Newdigs.com – When it comes to adding lots of photos, Newdigs is your best option.  Newdigs allows for unlimited photographs with all of their listings.  Newdigs is free for any apartment of less than 25 units.  (For buildings with 25 units or more, Newdigs is free until the end of the year.  In 2010 they will begin charging $95 per month.) Okay, we’ll admit we’re a little biased here, but we dare you to tell us differently once you try it for yourself.
• Craigslist.org – Craigslist is extremely popular because it is free, but landlords have to be selective about which photos you post, as only 4 are permitted per advertisement.  The free 30 day advertisement also offers a very large amount of text, sufficient for any apartment advertisement.
• RentRochester.com – Like newdigs, Rent Rochester is a locally based company.  They allow for several photos with their $35 per month, per unit advertisements.
• Rent.com- Rent.com’s solution for the small landlord allows for one photo per one month advertisement.  Actually, we should say it requires one photo, as it will not allow a landlord to continue with their advertisement until they add their one photo.  The pricing model is also a little different.  Landlords pay $15 per lead every time an apartment seeker contacts them regarding your advertised apartment, you pay $15, regardless of whether they rent.
• Apartments.com – Basic advertisements, $100, do not allow for a photo, but adding $5 in order to upgrade to an “Enhanced”  listing is well worth it in order to include up to 20 photographs.

Whether you’re looking for your first apartment, or you’ve been renting for years, odds are you’re not aware of your rights and responsibilities as a renter.  Fortunately, our friends at the The Housing Council of Monroe County have compiled a document that renters can read online, or pick up at their offices at 75 College Ave, Suite 412.

Across Monroe County, roughly one third of all households are rental.  When you look at the city proper, 60% of Rochester’s 100,000 households are rentals.  For all those renters, the ‘Tenant Rights & Responsibilities‘ guide is a must have resource for making sure that you’re getting the most out of your renting experience.  In fact, there is even a hot-line you can call with your renting questions at 585-546-3700.

Here’s a few tips and resources from the guide:

• For month-to-month contracts, under New York State Real Property Law 232-b, proper notice to terminate a lease is a one-month notice, corresponding to the rent due date.  No reason for terminating the agreement needs to be given by landlord or tenant.
• All rental agreements, written or verbal, are binding once entered by a tenant and landlord.  There is no grace period to withdraw.  If you agree to rent an apartment and change your mind, the landlord can hold you liable for their losses, which can include losing your security deposit.
• If severe code violations exist such as serious heating, plumbing or electrical problems, severe fire or health hazards or lack of basic services in the dwelling, a tenant can terminate their rental agreement even if there is a written lease.
• Landlords can rent an apartment without appliances (stove and refrigerator) provided that they make it clear to the tenants applying for the apartment that they will have to furnish their own.  If landlords supply appliances, they have a duty to keep them in good working order.
• Most landlord-tenant disputes over deposits arise over the issue of damages versus normal wear and tear.  A landlord can deduct from the deposit actual cost of damages including labor costs.  If a tenant leaves an apartment unclean the cost of cleaning can be deducted.
• Landlords have a limited right of access to a tenant’s apartment.  The only exception to this is an emergency, during which, a landlord may enter randomly without notice.  In all other situations a landlord must work out a mutually agreeable time to enter, and provide at least a 24-hour heads up.
• Any self-help eviction by a landlord without a court order is illegal.  Changing the locks, removing a tenant’s possessions, shutting off the utilities to force a tenant out etc. are criminal acts under New York State Real Property Law 235.
• A landlord has no legal obligation to supply a tenant with off-street parking, storage space, use of a garage, use of yard and common areas, snow removal, garbage cans or garbage pickup.  If you live in a dwelling with two or fewer units a landlord can require you to perform basic outside maintenance such as cutting the grass.

Familiarizing yourself with your rights and responsibilities will make you a better tenant and save you a lot of aggravation and expense as a renter.  Since the majority of apartments in the Rochester, NY metro are owned by private individuals, renters should share this guide with their landlords to make sure they’re aware too.  Being a landlord is often a part  time job for the property owner, and it can be difficult for them to be on top of all the rights and rules.

Help us professionalize the Rochester rental market by forwarding this article to others who may need it.

Our goal at newdigs.com is to provide you with tools to make the rental market more easily searchable, transparent, and understandable.  In developing newdigs.com over the past several years, we’ve been asked a lot of questions by both landlords and apartment seekers.  The focus of the Rochester Market Blog is to provide answers and resources to Rochester, NY area landlords and renters about how to simplify their lives, make or save money, and take full advantage of the resources this wonderful community has to offer.

If you have any questions about renting or managing property, send them our way right away!  We’ll do our best to provide you with a timely answer or point you in the direction of someone who can.

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TENANTS! Is Your Landlord/Owner Facing Foreclosure in Santa Clara County? Learn Your RIGHTS and Get FREE HELP at FREE Foreclosure Event on Wed., 10/21

The City of San Jose, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS®, (SCCAOR), is hosting a FREE Foreclosure Rescue Event tomorrow, October 21st, from 1pm to 7pm at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, located at 1700 Alum Rock Ave. in San Jose. This is an important event where information and assistance is provided not only for those running the risk of foreclosure or are in it, but also for tenants wanting to know their rights and obtain help as well. There will be representatives from all the major HUD (Housing and Urban Development) certified counseling agencies as well as Legal Aid organizations to provide free and truthful information about the process of foreclosure and what options TENANTS and homeowners have. There will also be a significant number of counseling agencies and a couple of lenders available. If you or anyone you care about knows of a client, friend or family member that could benefit from this important event, please forward them the information in this email and help them get the help they need. For more information on the event itself, the flyer can be downloaded by clicking here. For help with foreclosure call our Hotline 408.794.1242, or email help@foreclosurehelpscc.org or visit our website at www.foreclosurehelpscc.org Thanks for reading and Aloha! Facing Foreclosure in Santa Clara County? FREE HELP for residents in or near foreclosure Wed., 10/21 The City of San Jose, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS®, (SCCAOR), is hosting a FREE Foreclosure Rescue Event tomorrow, October 21st, from 1pm to 7pm at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, located at 1700 Alum Rock Ave. in San Jose. This is an important event where information and assistance is provided for those running the risk of foreclosure or are in it. There will be representatives from all the major HUD (Housing and Urban Development) certified counseling agencies as well as Legal Aid organizations to provide free and truthful information about the process of foreclosure and what options a homeowner has. There will also be a significant number of counseling agencies and a couple of lenders to meet with their clients. If you or anyone you care about knows of a client, friend or family member that could benefit from this important event, please forward them the information in this email and help them get the help they need. For more information on the event itself, the flyer can be downloaded by clicking here. For help with foreclosure call our Hotline 408.794.1242, or email help@foreclosurehelpscc.org or visit our website at www.foreclosurehelpscc.org Thanks for reading and Aloha!

Ian Greenleigh of DriveBuy Technologies authored the following post for the Buildium Blog.  DriveBuy Technologies provides text message marketing for Property Managers and owners, promoting the availability, prices and other amenities of available rentals and sales. Ian is also the author of the DriveBuy Blog.

In order to effectively market a rental community, you must differentiate it from the competition. This much, we can all agree on. Your community may be positively unique, but what about the ways in which you deliver this message?

Content + Delivery = Message
Most of what the prospective renter encounters during their hunt is content-focused. But content is only half the equation. For your marketing to stand out, it needs to be delivered creatively. After repeated exposure to similar styles of delivery, content starts to matter less and less. It’s human nature, and this effect is amplified by our diminished modern attention spans and the sheer volume of information we now see daily.

Special Delivery
Everyone claims that their community is unique, that their amenities can’t be beat, that they simply do things differently. Prove it! If your message is “we’re different”, its delivery should reflect as much. The following are two ideas to get you thinking about the “special delivery”.

MotionNotes Video Messages - Personalized follow up
An incredible idea that I learned about through a weekly industry twitter dialogue called #aptchat (highly recommended). The smart folks at Nessel Development mentioned that they used this platform to set their follow up emails apart, and the example they provided wowed me.

I spoke to Angelo Directo, VP Design for Whiteboard Labs, the minds behind MotionNotes. He explained to me that the product was originally developed for Dallas-based developer Hanover Property Company as a way to enliven their post-tour outreach efforts. Since then, a number of other development and management outfits have followed suit. I imagined receiving a personalized Thank You email from a leasing agent who had just showed me around, with video reiterating the features in which I had specifically expressed interest. It’s exactly the type of high touch someone like myself appreciates, proving that not all digital communications have to be sterile or canned.

MotionNotes requires a considerable $1,500 set-up fee for corporate accounts, after which it’s $20 per month. This allows for multiple sub accounts (ideal for different leasing agents), a shared contact list, and the custom branding of a white label solution.

Beyond Gift Cards
Another participant of #aptchat was taking vendor discounts and privileges to a whole new level. Why brand the vendors when you can brand your communities? With a single card, prospects who have toured will have access to a host of local discounts and special offers. Every time they take out that card, they will remember your community and arouse the interest of those around them. You’ll maintain a constant presence in a memorable way, the kind of exposure others dream of.

Don’t be afraid to ask.
I’ve only highlighted two unique approaches to message delivery, but there are countless others out there already. Many are waiting to be dreamed up. That’s where you come in. To adopt or create the best approach to “breaking through”, talk to members of your target market. Whether they ultimately lease with you or not, most people don’t mind being asked things like, “What’s your typical experience with follow up efforts from communities you’ve toured?”, “Which communications stand out? Why?”, and so on. Their answers will guide your thinking toward approaches that fit your particular situation.

What other ways are you reaching out? Share your story below.

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First Luxury Condo close to Ao-nang beach, Krabi, Thailand

Location:Ao-nang, Krabi, Thailand

Attractiveness:
- First & only one condo in Krabi.
- Condo is a part of Mandavee resort & spa, It’s easy to make benefit in rental by project development.
- Sea view condo is suitable for a long vacation for family.

Features:

Condo Suit (Floor 7)
- Floor 7th
- Area total 89.5 sq.m.
- 2 Bed rooms 2 Bath rooms and 1 living corner
- Furnished Furniture
- Air-Conditions
- Full option facilities
- Sea view ( Ko Phi Phi and Andaman sea)

Price Now 4.8 Million Baht!! From present  until November 2009

Other Rooms & Floor

Floor  1st

Room A1       :   99.91 sq.m.  Price  3,880,000.- Baht

Room A4       :   63.35 sq.m.    Price  2,980,000.- Baht

Floor 3rd

Room 3/2     :      32.67 sq.m.   Price  1,870,000.-Baht

Floor 4 th

Room 4/6, 4/8,4/10, 4/11    :     37.67sq.m.   Price 2,190,000.-Baht

Floor 7 th

Room 7/3    :     37.67 sq.m.   Price 2,490,000.-Baht

Room 7/10  :     89.05 sq.m.   Price 4,890,000.-Baht

Contact: Khun MIM
E-mail:rdararat@yahoo.com
Skype:nunsinee202
MSN: noonooi@hotmail.com

Sale 14 Millions Baht   And Rent 60,000 Baht/Month

The quality house on the best location. The location of the propety offers the convenient journey on Nathai-Aonang Road, only 3 kilimeter from Aonang beach.

It is only 45 minutes drive from Krabi International Airport and also provides good public utility, for example underground electrical supply, public water supply.

Location : Natai -Krabi Road (Only 3 Kms. from Ao Nang Beach)

• Single house 2-storey
• 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• 1 livingroom, 1 kitchen room, 1 dining room, swimming pool
• Building area 1,176 sqm.

First Floor :Interconnection of space in all parts of the house without hindering visibility. 1 standard bedroom with the private bathroom, 1 living room with front porch for pleasant relaxation.

Second Floor :1 Standard bedroom with private bathroom and 1 master bedroom with large private bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub and front port for pleasant relaxation too. A small hall leading to the staircase. 1 Working room with the balcony is open to the natural surrounding with even more pleasure to fill your life.

Included Specification & Service

• Pest Control System for 5 year
• Security Guard 24 hours.
• Public Utility System.
• Building of street and pavement.
• Designing of landscape and garden
• Broadband internet / wireless LAN

The quality house on the best location. The location of the propety offers the convenient journey on Nathai-Aonang Road, only 3 kilimeter from Aonang beach.

It is only 45 minutes drive from Krabi International Airport and also provides good public utility, for example underground electrical supply, public water supply.

Agreement

Furnished house for sal -krabi

1. The contract must be sign within 30 days of the innitial deposit
2. The price include water guage, electricity and telephone installation
3. Transfer fee pay by equa between the lessor and the lessee
4. The price mensioned above are subject to change without notice

Remark: The mentioned above are subject change without notice.

Baan Santhiya is ideally situated in the quiet yet easily accessible area of Na-Thai, Aonang. Located just 5 mins (3km) drive from the beachfront, Baan Santhiya offers quiet, peaceful and luxurious surroundings for large families, groups, or just holiday makers looking for an escape from run-of-the-mill hotels.
The house can accommodate up to 8 people comfortably, in 3 tastefully decorated, air conditioned bedrooms.
Among services offered by the owners are: transfer service to Aonang & the surrounding area, tour & hotel bookings, airport transfers & dinner reservations.

Baan Santhiya makes the ideal base for exploring the Krabi area – you are just minutes away from the beach, lush rainforest, temples, world class rock climbing, kayaking & local islands.

Foe Sell : 7 Million Baht , and rent 45,000 THB/Month

Asthma Program Targets Landlords

Above is the audio from our spot on Chicago Public Radio earlier this year. It’s pretty drama filled.

I have been working on Healthy Homes issues since 2007. First it was a lead poisoning prevention partnership. And now I have transitioned to this innovative and ambitious new program on the West Side of Chicago.

I believe in a holistic approach to health care.

I’ll never forget a training I attended in the winter of early this year. We learned all about asthma and it was very informative. But for whatever reason, at the end of the training, a representative from a well-known drug company [it will remain unnamed in this post] was invited to speak. He showed us a video of some quack Dr. with an M.D. from quack university (I googled the U later, and it definitely was not in the top 500 medical schools). This doctor was employed by the company and published various studies on why asthma rates just cannot seem to stop rising. He always concluded that they just aren’t taking enough drugs.

Well, if you know me, you know that whenever I am in a situation where I can envision myself telling the story to friends later, I never want to end the story explaining why I chose not to bite the hand that feeds me. This isn’t arrogance. It’s good story telling!

So of course, I decided to ask the representative, “We all know medication is necessary for people who already have asthma. But what is [company] doing to prevent this disease, especially in children?” The representative could have easily said, “Well we’re working with groups like yours to mitigate the underlying causes of asthma exacerbation, like poor housing conditions, yada yada…” But he didn’t. Instead, he told me that “[company] was working very hard on a vaccine for asthma.” And yes, I did have follow up questions. My boss was not happy with me for putting this guy on the spot.

Now I know its a drug company. What do I expect?

But lets go back to where I started: I believe in a holistic approach to health care.

Researchers still do not know what causes asthma, a LIFELONG, chronic lung disease. Many say they’ve grown out of asthma – nope. They just have not had an attack in a long long time.

The reasons I believe in a holistic approach are many. The reason this asthma partnership is so great is because it gives families the tools to tackle all the little problems that exacerbate their child’s already uncontrolled asthma. Yes, free drugs from the drug company are great.

But if the building you live in is not up to code and roaches scuttle about the surfaces on which your child plays, how much medication should they take to counter all the roach-frass that the child breathes in because of those lousy housing conditions you pay $800/mo for?

And so I argue – the answer to chronic diseases like asthma [or obesity, or cancer, etc] are NOT vaccines. It is to make our environment a salubrious one. Of course there are natural triggers of asthma – cold air, exercise, pollen – and then, aren’t we glad we have the drug companies?

Buying a home brings about a sense of financial security and integrity. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a bigger home for a growing family, an investment opportunity, or just a place to call your own the home buying process is an exciting time. One of the biggest reasons to purchase a home is for financial security. There are a number of reasons why this is true.

Equity:
You can gain equity when you buy a house by making your mortgage payments monthly. Equity is your ownership interest in a property that can be turned into cash by borrowing against it or by selling your house. Renters don’t have the opportunity to build equity. When you become a homeowner you can build towards finacial freedom just by paying your mortgage.

Consistent payments:
If you have obtained a fixed rate mortgage you benefit by having a monthly mortgage payment that remains unchanged over the life of the loan regardless of any cost of living increases due to inflation. As a renter you are often faced with inevietable rent increases.

Appreciation:
Typically, homes will increase in value over time. This is known as appreciation. As time goes on appreciation is like money in the bank to homeowners. As a renter you don’t have the benefit of appreciation in the home you live in.

Tax Benefits:
There are different tax beneifts for homeowners. The most important benefit is the interest you pay for your mortgage, it is usually tax deductible. This benefit can save you a lot of money in your federal income taxes.

For more information on buying a home drop me an email and I’ll respond quickly.

When it comes to selecting an investment property, there are a few issues that every landlord must take into account. No matter how wonderful a property is or how eager you are to invest, never make a property investment without carefully evaluating the following items on your property investment checklist.

1. Calculate your profitability.
Although determining the likely profitability of an investment property may seem like a given, you might be surprised how many investors find themselves in a losing situation simply because they fail to do the math. Before buying an investment property at any price point, be sure you carefully determine how much rental income you are likely to generate on an annual basis. Weigh this against not only your mortgage and property taxes, but also all of the other costs that are likely to occur over the course of a year, such as advertising vacancies and doing general repairs and maintenance.

When calculating these costs, be conservative when estimating income and err towards over-estimating your outgoing expenses. You want to make sure you have enough wiggle room in your profit margins to afford your investment property payments no matter what unforeseen events may unfold in a given year.

About.com’s real estate business page offers some great calculation tools that will help you calculate your risk based on several different variables.

2. Get inside renters’ minds.
Sure, you’re the one who’s purchasing the investment property but never forget that you are purchasing it for the purpose of renting it out to tenants. Which means that while you obviously have to make a pragmatic investment decision, you also have to think like a renter. Take a long hard look at exactly what sort of properties seem to be the most desirable in your area. Evaluate things like number of bedrooms, location, square footage, and other amenities. Knowing what renters want ahead of time helps guarantee that you won’t struggle to fill vacancies or be forced to settle for less desirable tenants later down the line.

3. Think long-term.
Will this property still be good a few years down the line? Remember, when it comes to investments, you’re not only investing in your financial well-being—you’re also investing in your future. Which is why it’s so important to take a good, hard look at long-term trends in areas you are considering. Look at city and county records to see how the neighborhood you’re looking at buying into is trending. Have properties been increasing or decreasing in value over the past five or ten years? How about crime rates? Has the demographic remained stable over the past decade or has it evolved (for instance, are residents generally shifting from families to young, single occupants)?

While no one can predict the future, much can be learned from the past. Make sure that you know exactly what direction the neighborhood you’re thinking about buying is headed.

Checking these few items off your Property Investment Checklist can make all the difference between a good investment and a bad one.

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The very nature of emergencies is that they arise without notice and are unpreventable. The key to being prepared to handle emergency is to think possible scenarios through ahead of time, always putting safety first.  The following links will help you better prepare for any property emergencies.

• All residential units should have easily accessible fire extinguishers. Learn more about extinguishers at FireExtinguisher.com, a fun and informative site.
• Watch out for the silent killer; make sure every unit has a carbon monoxide detector.
• Property management offices should be just as prepared for an emergency as their residents. OSHA has a great how-to guide for workplace emergencies and evacuations.
• Make sure to provide tenants with printed evacuation maps.
• Help your residents protect themselves from emergencies by informing them about renters insurance policies. Esurance is a great place to compare quotes.

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