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- Highest Education Level Achieved
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Some College
- College / University
- York Technical College
- Graduation Year
- 1979
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- About me
- I have 32 years of experience in the real estate business as an officer manager, property manager, real estate agent and leasing agent. My specialty is improving NOI.
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Onsite Professional Excluding Maintenance
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- Carolina Rental Resources LLC
- Apartment Community
- The Kensington
- Company Information
- Small, privately owned multi-family housing commmunity.
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- Tuesday, 25 May 2010 12:54
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Groundskeeper Salaries Question for Condominium Community' in the forum.Thank you. Average Maintenance Supervisor salary in our area typically runs $22-$30 per hour plus benefits. So for me, paying someone $35 an hour to keep the grounds up is too much.
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331 days ago
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Sandy Martin created a new topic ' Groundskeeper Salaries Question for Condominium Community' in the forum.I would think the groundskeeper for a small condo community would be about the same for a multi-family community.
We have had the same guy for over 10 years maintaining the grounds. We have a job description, which includes picking up trash, maintaining the garbage dumpster area, making minor...
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333 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Lessons Learned' in the forum.I'm not sure what you are looking for, but this is what I think you want. I managed a new community and below are some of the issues from the new construction that came up:
1. Nails driven into sheetrock that went through the pipes behind the wall. The leaks started after the rust set in and...
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401 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Tenant trouble' in the forum.You need to check in several places to see what your rights as the owner/landlord are and what the rights of the tenant are.
1. Start with the signed lease. What does it say about disturbances by guests of the tenant?
2. Call your local Magistrate or the Judge who handles eviction cases and ask...
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401 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Call to remind Residents for Lease Renewal' in the forum.Depending on your property's situation, I can offer this advice, if it applies:
1. I never call anyone to remind them their lease is expiring due to the inability to document the conversation. I've heard too many "that's not what you told me." responses.
2. All renewal reminders were sent a...
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559 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Smoke Free Property conversion' in the forum.I did a conversion several years ago. Replacing carpet is a must! Next, all ceiling and walls should be painting with an odor resistant additive to the paint (Sherwin Williams had some). HVAC ductwork should be cleaned along with all blinds and other large fixtures. This will get MOST of the...
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559 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic '1st property new development construction nightmare' in the forum.This must be very difficult for you. You know the old saying "Rome wasn't built in a day." I would start repairing what you are receiving service requests for then make a priority list. Do what you can first that requires the least amount of money and is the least troublesome (rust stains on...
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576 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Self Training' in the forum.I would go with the one you feel offers the most training that you are weak in. For instance, if you're not very experienced or good at budgeting, go with the one that covers this in their classes.
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576 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'I need help with a bad landlord' in the forum.Go to your local Magistrate and take your lease. They can advise you. State laws are different and we cannot give legal advice here. Good luck!!
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576 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Bonus Programs for employees who work at Tax Credit Properties' in the forum.My tax credit property stayed 100% with a waiting list, so leasing bonuses were not considered. A renewal bonus of a certain amount, if the lease and all paperwork is completed and filed by the recert date would be a nice incentive.
We also got bonuses for NOI, score on shopping report. Consider...
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591 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Any one with advice on this one?' in the forum.In my Community Rules and Regulations, I identify noise as "controllable" and "uncontrollable." Uncontrollable is walking, talking, whatever you think it is. Controllable is loud TV, yelling, bouncing balls on the floor, etc. I define both and let them know that uncontrollable is part of apartment...
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591 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Controllable Expense Underwriting on 30-50 Unit Deals' in the forum.On a small deal, you might consider a 1099 independent contractor who can both manage and do maintenance. You won't have the other payroll expenses.
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618 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Took over apartment building management. Tenant from hell. Help!' in the forum.For those who won't sign leases, give me the required notice that their rent will increase to the month to month rate. Be sure to mention what you will be doing for them and why you believe your services will benefit them. ADD VALUE!
Give your tenant from hell a little extra attention to sooth...
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618 days ago
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Sandy Martin thanks user 'msharp2411' in the forum message ' Is it as HOT There as it is HERE?'.
623 days ago
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Sandy Martin thanks user 'JohnMcK' in the forum message ' Is it as HOT There as it is HERE?'.
623 days ago
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Sandy Martin replied to the topic 'Is it as HOT There as it is HERE?' in the forum.It's been 97-105 plus high humidity for about a month. The pool doesn't cool off and you can't walk barefoot on the concrete. I wouldn't take my small children to the pool right now, even with sunscreen, they would look like little lobsters. An old maintenance tech of mine died last week from...
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627 days ago
