About Me
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Education
- Highest Education Level Achieved
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Some College
- College / University
- York Technical College
- Graduation Year
- 1979
Profile
- About me
- Property Manager In Charge and owner of Carolina Rental Resources LLC
- Interests
- Networking
- Member Type
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Onsite Professional Excluding Maintenance
My Company
- Company
- Carolina Rental Resources LLC
- Apartment Community
- The Kensington
- Company Information
- Small, privately owned multi-family housing commmunity.
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Carolina Rental Resources LLC
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- Karma
- Member since
- Tuesday, 25 May 2010 12:54 (Last online 5 days ago)
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Sandy Martin created a new topic ' Smoking In Non-Smoking Apartments Fines' in the forum.We have had a "No Smoking" policy in place for new move-ins since August, 2011.
It's in the lease and we have a 2-page addendum to go with it.
We have found 3 apartments smoking, either pot or cigarettes.
My maintenance guy smokes, so he can't smell it. I can, but I'm not in the apartments that...
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5 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Does anyone have.....' in the forum.I'll look for one. But I would look at the biggest one first, RENT!! Do a market survey to find out what the competition is renting at. You can do this before you start.
Go straight to the leases when you can. Check the following:
1. Current rent
2. Expiration date
3. Is it month to month, if...
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9 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Craiglist fear' in the forum.Why would anyone in "sales" not want to use Craigslist? I have found 4 great jobs on it. Used it for 5 years on a weekly basis. I use it to sell and buy items. I always take someone with me for meetings, but if you look at the odds, it would probably show the odds of getting assaulted by someone...
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9 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Success with in house collections?' in the forum.I have had more luck collecting through a professional collection company. I give everyone 30 days after move-out to pay their balance or make a large payment toward it. If I don't receive it, I send it to collections.
I make it very clear before they move that their balance due will go on their...
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15 days ago
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Sandy Martin created a new topic ' Resident Party Idea' in the forum.I was thinking of having a jewelry party for the residents. Even though this is a "girl" thing, it would be a great place for the guys to meet girls or purchase gifts.
Does anyone have any ideas to get participation from everyone? We'll be serving refreshments, too.
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19 days ago
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Sandy Martin created a new topic ' Too Many Tenant Cars' in the forum.I am having parking problems and need some advice on how to handle it without upsetting the majority. We allow 2 vehicles per apartment. The entire community has only 2 parking spaces for each apartment and they are not all convenient spaces to the apartment entrance. In one particular area, we... (Read More)
40 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Incentive for Paying Rent on Time?' in the forum.My original post is what a friend of mine's owner put into their lease. I believe it is a violation of our State Laws about changing the terms of the lease, even if the tenant signed and agreed to it before they moved in. I think it is more of an incentive for a tenant not to renew their lease. (Read More)
48 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Challenge: Building the Perfect Resident Renewal Letter' in the forum.I just had an experience in my renewal letter that said "...goes month to month." Well, they thought it was at the renewal rate. We charge an extra fee for month to month leases. That wasn't clear in my renewal letter. It is now. (Read More)
75 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Winter lease expirations' in the forum.I stopped expiring leases Oct. - Feb. I have too many lease expirations in October, so I offer everyone a 1.5 year lease at a slightly lower rate. I have also started expiring leases November 15th because I had a lot of people asking for apartments for a november move. Who says they have to be 6... (Read More)
88 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Need unique ideas to stock model apartment cabinets!' in the forum.Try thinking in terms of what people collect. For instance, my husband has a nice collection of "hot sauces." Some people collect different brands of tea. Try a new product, something advertised on TV that we've all been wanting to try, like one of those new sweetners. Something like this could... (Read More)
98 days ago
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Sandy Martin created a new topic ' Auto Policies' in the forum.I have the usual "Auto must be in operable condition, tagged with no damage" policy We also have a "2 cars per household" limit (all of my units are 2 bedrooms). I don't really enforce the "No damage" and "2-cars" limit. I write newsletter articles about once or twice a year about it. I would... (Read More)
99 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'A Sad State of Affairs' in the forum.I don't know if I can cheer you up, Herb, but I'll try. I had high expectations of people because of the way I was brought up. Military step-father and perfectionist mother. At first, it was difficult for me not to be judgemental about the way people live their lives. But, I've had to overcome... (Read More)
101 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Need Some Good Advice for a Manager Friend' in the forum.There's more...What do you think of this? My friend was told yesterday they are definately hiring someone to help her out. They said it is because they want to be open longer hours due to their occupancy situation (95% leased and 82% pre-leased). They have 11 notices to vacate (had 10 move-outs... (Read More)
103 days ago
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Sandy Martin created a new topic ' Incentive for Paying Rent on Time?' in the forum.What do you think of adding a clause to the lease that states: "If you do not pay your rent on time for two months in a row, your rent will increase by $100 for the remainder of the lease term." (Read More)
103 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'What features do apartment hunters need to look for that aren't obvious?' in the forum.Ice Maker in the fridge. We don't have them. It would be a huge disappointment to me if I moved in and discovered there was no ice maker. I probably wouldn't think about it when I opened the fridge. (Read More)
103 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'How do you inspire that lease renewal?' in the forum.Too "cutsie" for me! I admire their drive to do something different. In my case, I use the renewal incentives menu. It is my opinion, however, this doesn't make a lot of difference in the decision to move or not. It just makes those who were going to stay happier. I haven't had anyone move... (Read More)
103 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Need Some Good Advice for a Manager Friend' in the forum.It's been two weeks and all is quiet there. She had a meeting with everyone and decided to stay, for now. I am training her for a "real manager's" job. She is really only a leasing agent, but she is very, very good at it. Thanks everyone!! Sandy (Read More)
106 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Pay up or pack up!' in the forum.Check your state laws and call your local Magistrate or Eviction court. Find out what you can do under particular circumstances. Are the utilities connected? You may have rights to protect your property if they are not. What are your abandonment laws? This can could give you possession earlier... (Read More)
106 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Stolen train crashes into building' in the forum.A great way to market a 3rd floor apartment. (Read More)
118 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Bonus plan ideas please' in the forum.I used to get: $25 per renewal $50 per lease Price range of apartments was $525-$650 (Read More)
118 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Turnover costs' in the forum.I've been working on my numbers for turnover costs and this has to been the most difficult part of budgeting. I, too, use last year's turnover number, unless there was unusual circumstances with the property, and add 2 or subtract 2, depending on what I expect to happen. Then, I pull a list of... (Read More)
118 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Seeking creative thinkers out there.' in the forum.Quote: I have made multiple posts revealing my experiences and need a fresh set of ideas to create a new summary paragraph for my resume. So far, this is what I have created and I am stuck: Career Summary Veteran property manager in affordable tax credit and conventional multifamily housing investments.... (Read More)
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