Hi Lori.

1. When working with vendors like for example, Corp. fitness vendors, usually, do they have their own contract for you to sign or do you have a contract for them to sign?

2. For Recurring payments, HOw do you normally pay vendors? Do vendors get your business bank info to auto draft payment or do you all get the vendor's banking info so that you can direct deposit into their account?

thank you! :)

I completed my CAM in 2005 and would say it was well worth it. At the time I had no experience in affordable housing or tax credit, however this was part of the course. One year later I changed companies and had my first tax credit community. While CAM in no way taught me all there was to know about tax credit, I did have a basic understanding of the program as well as being familiar with some of the terminology. The company I worked for at the time paid for the classes, but if you left within 6 months of the training you were required to pay it back.
I firmly believe in continuing education and try to attend any classes I can. Each time I learn something new, and it helps to stay motivated.

I understand and agree with your train of thought, Nate; BUT... I would like to derail it slightly and add that I would like to be able to say on my resume that I am a candidate for whatever credential I decide on (at this point, I think I am looking at the IREM's ARM designation). This could open a new conversation in an interview:

-At what point are you in the process for the ARM?

*I am taking (or have completed) the necessary coursework online. I am not sure if you are aware, but there is a project that is part of the process and it must be based on an actual property. With your permission, I would like to use my new home as the subject property to base the project on. Be assured that this will in no way interfere with the performance of my duties and that I will share with you the end product. I understand that, since these credentials are mine to take wherever I go; I may not get any additional assistance from you beyond the use of a member discount you may be entitled to as an employer with the IREM, but I would appreciate any financial or other resource you can provide me as I complete these requirements.

Johnny,

Most companies invest in those people that they know are going to stick with them. I do not know how far your apartment association is from you, but I would get with them and see what leads they have as well. Just keep plugging away brother and do not give up. You see there are those that do not see gold until it is all shiny and put before them, not realizing that the real gold is often time right there in front of them. Me, I say get in there and once you are in and proving your worth, seeing what the company can do for you if your other efforts do not produce results for you. Just in the short time I have been reading your posts and interacting with you, there is one thing that I know and that you will get in there and you will succeed!

I appreciate the input, Nathan.

Since the launch of the Vow to hire heroes act does not start until next week, there are not a lot of details as to what programs qualify.

Assuming it does, what I was thinking is completing the training portions online and then pursuing the 'project' and the testing after becoming employed (this way, I can include the fact that I am a candidate for the designation on my resume). I would hope that an employer would see this and offer financial assistance / incentives to pursue the completion of the certification.

Am I off base here?