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December 2009
Do We Really Want to Pay for Everyone's Medical Care - by Dan Faller
Adverse Possession V. Prescriptive Easements - by Dale S. Alberstone
Legal Q & A - by Dennis P. Block, Attorney
Legal Q & A - by Richard Beckman, Attorney
How Cheap is Cheap Real Estate? Yardsticks to Measure Profit - by John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn: 34 - by Klarise Yahya, Commercial Loan Broker - DRE 00957107
FORECASTS & TRENDS: The Economy and the Commercial Real Estate Bust - by Gary D. Halbert
Attention: All Owners of LA Rent Controlled Properties! You Could Be Fined $250 per Day!
The Roommate Addendum - by Sean Martin
Holiday Safety Tips - by State Compensation Insurance Fund
The Balancing Act: How to Navigate Concessions and Revenue Management During a Recession - by Erika Schnitzer
Writing Ads to Attract Applicants And Qualifying Prospects by Phone - by Robert L. Cain
Federal Courts Determine That Rent Control Ordinance Applies to Eviction of Section 8 Tenants! - by Anthony Marinaccio, Esq. and Matthew M. Gorman, Esq.
Be Cautious When Your Applicant Has a Recent Foreclosure - by Kevin Cleveland
15 Tips for "Smart Landlording" - by Teresa Billingsley
Letters to the Editor - from AOA Members
MRLANDLORD.COM Tips on Management: How to Rent that Vacancy Faster! - by Jeffrey Taylor
How to Save Money Through Your Clothes Dryer - by Dan Stradford, CEO
Tenant Collections 101 - From National Credit Systems
As a Landlord, You Cannot Afford to Ignore the Internet - by Clifford A. Hockley
Alcohol and Cancer: Proof Matters - by the American Institute for Cancer Research
Compliance...The Architecture of Solid Property Management Organizations - by Ernest F. Oriente
Subletting and Assignment: A Basic Primer on Dealing with a Difficult Problem - by Scott Freedman, Attorney at Law
November 2009
Warning to LLCs: DO NOT PAY an invoice from ?BUSINESS FILING DIVISION? Statement of Information Invoices for LLCs. ?Million Dollar? Trade Show and Educational Conference a Big Success! and Are You Losing It? - by Dan Faller
Laundry Room Leases: Reader Alert - by Dale S. Alberstone, Esq.
Legal Q&A - by Dennis P. Block, Attorney
Q & A - by Richard Beckman
The Politics of Envy: Property Owners Targeted by Over Spenders - by John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn: 33 - by Klarise Yahya Commercial Loan Broker, DRE 00957107
FORECAST & TRENDS The Economy - More Signs of Recovery - by Gary D. Halbert
Five Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving - by The American Institute for Cancer Research
Landlord Horror Stories: Internet Evils in the Rental Business - by Jan Leasure
Landlords Beware! Housing Discrimination Alive And Well in California - by Frances Espinoza
Are You Properly Marketing Your Rental? - by Robert L. Cain
Attention All Landlords & Contractors! New EPA Rule on Renovation, Repair and Painting Will YOU Be Ready by April 2010? - by HomeSafe Training
Apartment Sales Today! An Interview with Greg Marderian, Senior Investment Broker - by Patricia A. Harris
FREE Multi-Housing Recycling Program Can Save You Money! - by the Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation
Letter to the Editor - by John Cottrell, All Valley Washer Service, Inc.
What's Your Opinion?: Do You Have All the Facts on Obama's Health-Care Bill? - by Mona Balogh, M.D.
Mold Clearance Inspections: Buyer Beware! - by Jason Harris
Weathering the Storm: Advice for Landlords - by Curran Hagstrom & Collin Hagstrom
How to Sail Through Your Next Eviction - by Michael Monteiro
Before You Hire a Contractor - by Theresa Billingsley
Maximize Marketing Dollars: The Power of the P's - by Amy Kosnikowski, Quintessential Marketing & Training
What Is "Best" Service for Your Residents? - by Ernest F. Oriente
Vacant Building Ordinance May Have Unintended Consequences for the City - by the Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute (SPOSFI) News
October 2009
It?s Here! The Big ?Million Dollar? Trade Show and Educational Conference - by Dan Faller
AOA Offers Members Low-Cost Workers? Compensation Insurance! - by Dan Faller
How to Fight a Judicial Foreclosure - by Dale S. Alberstone
SO CAL - Legal Q & A's - by Dennis P. Block, Attorney
NO CAL - Legal Q&A - by Richard Beckman, Attorney
Latest Forecast, Outlook & Strategies for Cash Flow Rental Properties 2009-2011 - by John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn 32 - by Klarise Yahya
Is the Recession Over? Don?t Bet on It! - by Gary D. Halbert
U.S. Bailout Plan Threatens Basic Property Rights - by Peter D. Schiff
Predictions for the Apartment Market ? 2009 to 2021 - by Phillip J. Oh, CCIM
Renting to Friends and Family - by Matthew Sumpter
Apartment Market Conditions Stabilizing But Not Improving - by the National Multi-Housing Council
MRLANDLORD.COM Tips on Management: Tips That Will Increase Your Chances for Survival as a Landlord - by Jeffrey Taylor
Letter to the Editor: City of West Hollywood Fines Owner $450 for ?Unacceptable? Lawn!
You Can Find Opportunity in a Tough Economy - by Amy Kosnikowski
ASK DOCTOR CASH FLOW: Are You Experiencing High Vacancies? - by Nick Sidoti, R.A.M.
A Thinking Man?s Showerhead Uses 40% Less Water! - by High Sierra Showerheads
Safe Practices for Property Managers - by State Compensation Insurance Fund
What's Your Opinion? Political Views
What?s Happening to Health Care in the USA? - by John C. Goodman
How is Your Rainy Day Fund? - by Clifford Hockley
An Interview with Kate Good, Apartment Marketing Guru - by the Landlord Times Metro
The Wealth-Building Power of 1031 Exchanges - by Ronald L. Raitz, CCIM
More Eviction Control? Prohibiting Owner Move-in Evictions of Families With Children - by Noni Richen, President of SPOSFI
Changes to LA City Rent Control Benefits ?Mom and Pops?
September 2009
Coming Next Month! and The Multi-Billion Dollar Bailout of Wall Street Part 2 - by Jacob G. Hornberger
NOCAL - The Multi-Billion Dollar Bailout of Wall Street Part 2 - by Jacob G. Hornberger
Driveway Encroachments - by Dale S. Alberstone, Esq.
SO CAL - Legal Q & A's - by Dennis P. Block, Attorney
NO CAL - Legal Q&A - by Richard Beckman, Attorney
Vacancy Rates Increase on Residential and Commercial Properties - by John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn 31 - by Klarise Yahya
US Housing Market to Remain Shackled - by Don Miller
5 Steps to Help You Know Your Residents and Get Lease Renewals - by Toni Blake
What's Your Opinion - LAHD Wants Tenants on the Streets!
Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals in Housing - by Jo Becker
How a Young Cuban Boy Became a Real Estate Millionaire - by Todd Viani
Using the 1031 Exchange and TIC Investments in a Recessionary Market - by Anne Baber
Landlord Concession Thoughts and Solutions - by Tom Sjostrom
Letter to the Editor -Do You Have a Laundry Equipment Lease
How Does a Landlord Protect Himself - by Jeffrey Taylor
What Developers, Builders and Real Estate Professionals Should Know About the Law of Solar Rights and Shade - by Matthew Gorman, Anthony Marinaccio, and Christopher Cardinale
Seven Steps for Cutting Energy Costs - by Barbara Swenson
Why Should You Have Occupany Rules - by Robert L. Cain
SAFETY ARTICLE -For the Pool Owner - by State Compensation Insurance Fund
Must a Landlord Approve a Live-In Aide - by Scott M. Clark, Attorney
How to Drive Up Your Lease Count ? Color Sells! - by Jerry Collin
Property Management Leadership Requires Timely Information - by Ernest Oriente
SPOSFI - Why Rent Control Won't Go Away - by William Tucker
City of San Francisco Dumps More Tax on Apartment Owners
August 2009
The Multi-Billion Dollar Bailout of Wall Street - (Part I) - Jacob G. Hornberger
Tree Law: A Further Update - Dale S. Alberstone, Esq.
Legal Questions & Answers - Dennis Block, Attorney
Which Properties Will Make You Money in Today's Market? - John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn 30 - Klarise Yahya
FORECASTS & TRENDS: Will the Housing Slump Worsen? - Gary D. Halbert
How Landlords are Trying to Reduce Turnover In Their Rental Properties - Robert L. Cain
Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes - Porter Stansberry
California, Arizona and Florida Home Prices Decline in Line with U.S. RMBS Forecast - Fitch Ratings
Letters to the Editor - by AOA Members
The Two Retention Strategies You Need - Jen Picotti
If Your Tenant Can't Pay, What Then? - Brendan O'Brien
Have We Hit The Bottom Or Are We In a Mini Depression? - Joseph DeCarlo, MBA, CPM, CCIM, CRE
Tenant Sues Landlord for $270,000! Court Creates New Impediment for Settlement of Cases Subject to Rent Control - James S. Cooper, Attorney
The Road Ahead for Housing - Trends Magazine
Can You Find Financing to Buy Rental Real Estate? - Clifford Hockley
MRLANDLORD.COM: Tips on Management What Tenants Should Bring When Seeing Your Property - Jeffrey Taylor
Money-Saving Power Tips for Apartment Owners - Gabriel Chan
Protect Your Property from Tobacco Smoke - Esther Schiller
The Wealth-Building Power of 1031 Exchanges - Ronald L. Raitz, CCIM
Affidavit of Structural Soundness Required Every Five Years on Three or More Units and No Wooden Ladders! - SPOSFI
July 2009
Will the Dark Cloud of Commercial Real Estate Blot Out the U.S. Recovery - Dan Faller
Laundry Room Leases Updated - Dale S. Alberstone, Esq.
Legal Questions & Answers - Dennis Block, Attorney
Legal Questions & Answers - Richard Beckman, Attorney
Special Update Regarding Tenants in Foreclosed Properties - Project Sentinel
Can the Business Cycle Be Manipulated By Massive Government Intervention - John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn 29 - Klarise Yahya
Forecast & Trends - None Dare Call It Welfare Part II - Gary D. Halbert
Electric Bills to Double - Porter Stansberry
Renting to Pet Owners Without Ruining Your Investment - Carolyn Capalbo
Filling Vacancies in a Soft Rental Market - Jan Leasure
Are You Sitting on a Gold Mine - Phillip J. Oh
Is Apartment-Security Really Necessary - Chris McGoey
How to Avoid Small Claims Court When Returning Security Deposits - Patricia A. Harris
MRLANDLORD.COM Tips on Management - Filling Vacancies Requires More Than Just a For Rent Sign - Jeffrey Taylor
Five Actions Items to Improve Leasing Performances Today - Amy Kosnikowski submitted
Got Mold - Mold Inspection and Remediation - Jason Harris
What You Should Know Before You Hire a Tenant - Robert L. Cain
Letter to the Editor - City of Los Angeles Prejudice Against Landlords - What's New - Apartment Owners
Tenant Loses Case Against Landlord Over a Leaky Air Conditioning Unit - CD Publications
Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute Continue the Fight for Landlords - Noni Richen
June 2009
Big ?Million Dollar? Trade Show and Educational Conference a huge success! And Has Capitalism Failed? - President's Message
Creation of an Equitable Easement - by Dale S. Alberstone, Esq.
Legal Questions and Answers - by Dennis P. Block, Attorney
Legal Q & A?s - by Richard Beckman, Attorney
Advance Forecasts and Exciting Predictions for 2009-2013 - by John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn: 28 - by Klarise Yahya, Commercial Loan Broker
Obama?s Tax Policy: None Dare Call It Welfare ? Part I - by Gary D. Halbert
Five Ways to Successfully Curb Property Maintenance and Repair Costs - by James Kobzeff
Improve Rental Profits with Simple Updates - by Christine O?Kelly
MRLANDLORD.COM TIPS ON MANAGEMENT: Don?t Blame the Economy - by Jeffrey Taylor
Money-Saving Tips for Your Maintenance Team - by Rick Soto
Letters to the Editor
How to Avoid Disaster in Property Maintenance - by R.L. Cain
Real Estate Investors Face a National Paradigm Shift - by Clifford A. Hockley
Southern California Apartment Rents on the Decline - by USC Lusk Center for Real Estate
What Tenants Need to Bring to the Showing - by Don Conrad
Renting Tips: Are All These Concessions Really Necessary? - by Tracey Hopkins
LANDLORD LAW & MULTI-HOUSING REPORT Lease is Illegal and Unenforceable Because Of No Occupancy Permit - by CD Publications
A Quality Community + Satisfied Residents = Higher Occupancy - by Ask the Secret Shopper
Top Five Reasons to Invest in Apartment Buildings - by Steve Steadele
Gathering Is Great?Harvesting Is Better! © Know Your Residents - by Ernest F. Oriente, The Coach
A New Definition of Chutzpah: One Member?s Take on Daly?s Proposals - by Karen Crommie, SPOSFI member
May 2009
A Pause for Inflation - by Porter Stansberry of the S & A Digest
It?s Here! ?Landlord Appreciation Day? At the Big ?Million Dollar? Trade Show and Educational Conference - President's Message
Is There a Foreclosure in Your Future? (Chapter 2) - by Dale S. Albertstone, Esq.
Legal Question & Answers - by Dennis Block, of Dennis P. Block & Associates
Legal Q & A - by Richard Beckman
When Interest Rates Go Up, Income Property Prices Go Down - by John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn: 27 - by Klarise Yahya, Commercial Loan Broker
What is Government Doing About the Worst Recession Since 1930 - Part II - by Gary D. Halbert
Enjoy a ?New Lease? on Life With Commercial Real Estate ? Part II - by Cherif Medawar
The 5 Simple Steps of Tenant Screening - by Don Conrad
Free Money for Real Estate Investors? - by Tim Payne
MRLANDLORD.COM Tips on Management Look for Ways Both Parties Can Win! - by Jeffrey Taylor
Market Decline Offers New Investment Opportunities - by Tweed Financial Services
Letter to the Editor Pasadena Inspector Offers Easy Solution: ?Take Off All the Doors? ? Huh??
Smoke Free Housing Update - by Smokefree Apartment House Registry
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions On Housing Discrimination - by the Housing Rights Center
How to Retain Good Tenants - by Brendan O?Brien
Highlights from Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2009 - by Robert L. Cain
A Pause for Inflation - by Porter Stansberry of the S & A Digest
Landlord Law & Multi-Housing Report Will Insurance Rates Go Down Even More? - by CD Publications
Parking Gate Do?s & Don?ts - by Eyal Rapaport
Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Apartments? - by Steve Steadele
RENT WATCH - by Project Sentinel
City Officials Ask SPOSFI for Input on Domestic Violence Legislation - by Gideon Kramer
April 2009
Are We Nearing a Housing Market Bottom?: by Mike Caggeso, Associate Editor of Money Morning.
Coming Next Month? AOA?s Big ?Million Dollar? Trade Show And Are We Nearing a Housing Market Bottom?: by Mike Caggeso, Associate Editor of Money Morning
Judicial Partition of Real Property: by Dale S. Alberstone, Esq.
LEGAL Q&A: by Dennis Block, of Dennis P. Block & Associates
Outlook for Commercial Real Estate: by John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn: 26: The Remarkable Mortgage Constant: by Klarise Yahya, Commercial Loan Broker
What is Government Doing About The Worst Recession Since 1930? ? Part I: by Gary D. Halbert
Seven Ways to Fail in the Landlording Business: by Robert L. Cain
An Exit Strategy That Defers Tax Liability Using the 1031 Exchange and TIC Investments in a Recessionary Market: by Anne Baber, Investment Real Estate Broker
Controversial New Pool & Spa Safety Act Could Create Public Pool Closures Nationwide!: by Laurie Batter
Enjoy a ?New Lease? on Life With Commercial Real Estate ? Part I: by Cherif Medawar
Legal Reasons You Can Eliminate Prospective Tenants: by Don Conrad
When Leasing, Don?t Give Away the Farm!: by Ask the Secret Shopper
California Housing Market Predictions: Are We Near the Bottom?: by Housing Predictor
Investing in a Tough Economy: by Chris Miller
MRLANDLORD.COM Tips on Management: Turn Lemons into Lemonade: by Jeffrey Taylor
Why is a Living Trust an Important Estate Planning Tool for Landlords?: by Michael K. Elson, Attorney at Law
The ?One Up? Rule for Real Estate Investments: by Brendan O?Brien
How Teamwork Makes Annual Budgeting an Effective Process for Apartment Owners: by Clifford A. Hockley
Property Management Statistics Are Everything?Even The Small Ones! ©: by Ernest F. Oriente, The Coach
Letters to the Editor
Prop M Legal Challenge Looms Large for 2009: Editorial comments by Noni Richen
March 2009
How to Buy Votes (Like With Rent Control and Other Welfare Programs): by James Bovard
Secondhand Smoke ? You Be the Judge: by Dale S. Alberstone
LEGAL Q&A: by Dennis Block, of Dennis P. Block & Associates
Would You Like to Buy Modern Homes At Up to a 75% Discount?: by John V. Kamin
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn: 25: by Klarise Yahya, Commercial Loan Broker
Forecasts & Trends: Outlook for 2009: by Gary D. Halbert
Exercising into Cancer Prevention: by the American Institute for Cancer Research
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made by Rental Property Owners: by Wallace S. Gibson
Money Saving Tips to Reduce Insurance Costs: by Ken Peters
Landlords: Beware of Internet Scams: by Mack Armstrong and Aimee Bertrand
APARTMENT SAFETY TIPS: Carbon Monoxide and SB 1386: by State Fund Compensation Insurance
Landlord Strategies for a Slower Economy: by Robert L. Cain
Nationwide Decline in Rents: by RealFacts, Inc.
Cashflow is King ? How to Profit in Challenging Times: by Patrick S. Simons
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Housing Inspector Admits That City of Los Angeles Has a Secret Agenda Against Landlords: by Bill Hooey
MRLANDLORD.COM Tips on Management: Landlord Saves Dog and Goes to Jail: by Jeffrey Taylor
Cut Water Usage and Costs ? Make Every Drop Count: by Dr. Jeffrey Tipton
Keeping Your Properties, Tenants And Business Safe From Sex Offenders: by Brendan O?Brien
Require Proof of Citizenship, Immigration Status When Considering Foreign Applicants: by Scott Clark, Attorney
How to Master Property Management Team Building! ©: by Ernest F. Oriente, The Coach
Small Property Owners Beware: Prop M is Now Law!: by Andrew M. Zacks, Attorney at Law
February 2009
4 Steps in Solving a Mold Problem: by Jason Harris
5 Things You Can Do to Prevent a Costly Appliance Repair: by Dave Watters
America's Second Great Depression: Martin Weiss? Safe Money Report
Appellate Court Rules Landlord May Keep Entire Security Deposit: by CD Publications
How Going Green Can Put Green in Your Pocket: by Oliver de Bats
How Plans of the New President Will Affect You: by John V. Kamin
How to Keep a Positive Perspective in a Negative Market: by Attorney William Bronchick, legalwiz.com
Increase Cash Flow Potential from Investment Real Estate with Cost Segregation: by Tweed Financial Services
Legal Questions & Answers: by Dennis P. Block, Attorney
Letter to the Editor - Housing Inspector Owes Landlord Apology: by AOA Members
Leviathan and Big Government Conservatism: by George C. Leef
Lis Pendens Law - An Update: by Dale S. Alberstone, Esq.
MrLandlord.com: Tips on Management: by Jeffrey Taylor
Multifamily Properties Mean Multi-Rebate Possibilities: by Helen Fisicaro, Senior Program Manager, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Now is the Time to Recession-Proof Your Investment: by Wallace Gibson
Property Management Trends - Here Comes the Future: by Ernest F. Oriente, The Coach
Seeing Mushrooms in a New Light: by the American Institute for Cancer Research
Subletting, Assigment, Roommates, Rule 6.14 and Costa Hawkins: by Michael C. Hall, Attorney at Law
The Advanced Teachings of Mrs. Langerhorn #24: by Klarise Yahya, Commercial Loan Broker
What Do You Think? - City of Los Angeles Guilty of Discrimination: by AOA Members
Who's Doing Your Maintenance: by by Brendan O?Brien
January 2009
10 Strategies for Apartment Profits in 2009 and Beyond: by Patrick S. Simons
2009 New Year's Resolution for Managers: by Dale S. Alberstone, Esq.
Can a Landlord Go On Vacation: by Brendan O?Brien
Changes in Oakland Rent Control: by Greg McConnell
Attention All Landlords and Renters! A Secret Agenda by the City of Los Angeles Is Placing Your Property and Your Life at Risk!
: by Bill Hooey
Estate Planning - New FDIC Rules: The Law Offices of Michael K. Elson
Fire Safety in Your Apartment Building: by State Fund Compensation Insurance
Homeownership Incentives Won't Stimulate Economy: by the National Multi-Housing Council
Landlord Loses Nuisance Eviction Claim for Lack of Evidence: by C.D. Publications
Legal Q & A: by Dennis P. Block, Attorney
MRLANDLORD.COM Tips on Management: by Jeffrey Taylor, ?Mr. Landlord?
New President, New Predictions, New Forecasts: by John V. Kamin
Q & A With the Heating and A-C Man: by Michael Birov
SPOSFI Member Wins a $2,000 Monthly Rent Increase in Rent Control Abuse Case: by Andrew Solow
Start the New Year Off by Counting Calories: by the American Institute for Cancer Research
Start the New Year Off Right: by Dan Faller, AOA President
Streamlining the Service Request Process: by Mindy Williams
The Advanced Teachings 23: by Klarise Yahya, Commercial Loan Broker
The Government Can't Give Away the Good Life: by Porter Stansberry
Too Much Maintenance Will Put You Out of Business: by Cliff Hockley
U.S. Housing Market Forecast - No Gain, More Pain: by Don Miller
What Do YOU Think: by AOA Members
When the Sheriff Clinks the Lock: by FDR (Frank, D. Rubin, Attorney)
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