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Welcome to the AAOA Forum, where we discuss the the topics our members want to hear and want to talk about. We like to take an active roll in the online community to help our members learn and help educate landlords new and old. We encourage you to participate and join in our discussions. Thanks.
Energy Upgrades May Earn You Rebates
by David Lowe
Farmer’s Almanac is predicting below average temperatures for 75 percent of the country.
Here are five things owners and landlords can do to get ready and reduce their utility bills — and they are easier to do now when it is still warm than wait until winter. Caulk and seal all windows and doors. Ensure their is no outside air leaking into the house. Also, add insulation to your attic and crawl spaces.
Change your air filters.
See our Green Forum for more energy savings tips.
American Apartment Owners Association offers discounts on products and services for landlords related to your real estate investment including REAL ESTATE FORMS, tenant debt collection, tenant background checks, insurance and financing. Find out more at joinaaoa.
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Posted by Kim Ezzell on 09.21.2009. CLICK to Leave a Comment »
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Making Every Dollar Count: Money Saving Tip for Landlords
Tenants don’t always have energy savings in mind. Many do not realize which appliances or practices costs them the most in high energy bills. To subscribe to our blog, click here.
Posted by Kim Ezzell on 07.20.2009. CLICK to Leave a Comment »
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How to Turn $20 Into $100
Through June 30, 2009, Sprint is offering $100 to AAOA members who transfer phone service. In addition, if you purchase a qualifying plan, you will receive discounts from 17% and up on service, including special discounts on corporate plans.
This offer is part of AAOA’s new Super Saver discount buyer’s plan that can save you serious money on everyday business needs. Super Saver is available to AAOA members for just $19.99. Super Saver is free with our Premium membership.
Leveraging the power of our large membership base, we have teamed with Staples, FedEx, and Sprint to offer you deep discounts that you won’t find elsewhere on phone, shipping and office supplies.
In addition, FedEx is offering up to 50% off its standard shipping prices with the AAOA Super Saver plan.
Staples is offering AAOA members access to its exclusive “Unbelievable” catalog, featuring over 4,000 items at significantly lower prices than the standard catalog, plus free shipping on orders over $50. Be sure to order your free Unbelievable catalog when you place your first order with Staples.
“These are some of the best discounts available,” says Dan Page, AAOA’s Business Development Director.
New partners are being added regularly so watch for annoucements of great deals for our members. “Participation in Super Saver is just twenty bucks, but it can save you hundreds of dollars annually,” says Page.
The new Super Saver plan is available to all AAOA members. If you are a member, just log in and follow the Super Saver icon to sign up. Super Saver is free for Premium members. Other members can add on the program for just $19.99.
See more at Super Saver, or look for the Super Saver icon on the site at www.joinaaoa.
American Apartment Owners Association offers discounts on products and services for landlords related to your real estate investment including REAL ESTATE FORMS, tenant debt collection, tenant background checks, insurance and financing. Find out more at joinaaoa.
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Posted by Kim Ezzell on 06.10.2009. CLICK to Leave a Comment »
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Top 10 Money Saving and Money Making Tips of 2008
We’ve brought you dozens of money saving tips over the year. Here’s a countdown of some of the best technology and money making ideas of 2008, so you can save even more in 2009:To subscribe to our blog, click here.
Posted by Kim Ezzell on 12.22.2008. 1 Comment »
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Little Caesars Offers Franchise Deals For Veterans
Franchise giant Little Caesars is focusing on giving back to those who have served their country. The Little Caesars Veterans Program provides the following benefits for all qualified honorably discharged veterans:
- a $5,000 reduction of the franchising fee,
- financing benefits and,
- a $5,000 credit on the equipment order for the first store.
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Posted by Kim Ezzell on 12.08.2008. CLICK to Leave a Comment »
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Best Plan for Insulating Garage
by Bill and Kevin Burnett, Inman News
Q: I have an open ceiling in my garage that is insulated with paper-backed R-13 batts with the fiberglass exposed and held in place by metal strips. The ceiling has a lot of pipes and wires running over the ceiling joists.I plan to install poly-encapsulated R-19 batts into these spaces.
Is it better to remove the old insulation, then install new insulation?
Or can I leave the old insulation, remove the metal strips and fit the new insulation into the space? Another option would be to leave the old insulation and use a foil insulation product to enclose the ceiling.
Posted by Kim Ezzell on 10.16.2008. 1 Comment »
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3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Property`s Value
Money spent on kitchen upgrades has remained a good investment for your rental property. But with the housing market is flux, saving money on kitchen upgrades makes even more sense.
There are three easy ways to add big impact in the kitchen without the bloated price tag of an overhaul: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Kim Ezzell on 09.22.2008. CLICK to Leave a Comment »
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Curb Appeal Tips That Pay Off
by Dian Hymer, Inman News
Imagine going on a job interview looking shabby, or trying to sell your car for a good price when it’s filthy and loaded with stuff. In a competitive market, you wouldn’t do well.The same can be said about selling your home. If it looks neglected and in need of work, some buyers won’t even take a look. This is particularly the case in today’s market where, in many parts of the country, there are far more homeowners anxious to sell than there are buyers interested in buying. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Kim Ezzell on 09.18.2008. 3 Comments »
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Top Tax Deductions for Landlords
Part One: Home Office Deduction May Include Your Garage
written by Kevin Clark
Expenses for your home office or workshop used to manage your rental property are considered deductible expenses only if you used a portion of your home exclusively and on a regular basis as your principal place of business.Even your garage may be considered storage for your tractor to cut the grass or to hold furnishings you supply.
Certain requirements must be met, so be sure to consult with a tax adviser.
You can deduct a portion of your utilities, real estate taxes, mortgage interest, rent, insurance, repairs, depreciation, and any other expense related to your home.The percentage of actual expense that is able to be deducted is determined by the total square footage of your home office in relation to the size of the entire building.
For more Tax Tips and Tax Saving Web Tools like DepreciateEm.com and DeferEm.com, check out TReXGlobal.com.
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Posted by Kim Ezzell on 09.18.2008. 13 Comments »
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Property Taxes Too High? Get Reassessed
by Tara-Nicholle Nelson, Inman News
Q: I own a home in California. Like everyone else, times are tough. I’m not looking to sell my house or anything, but I stay up on what homes are worth in my neighborhood and values have definitely taken a hit.
A few weeks ago, I got my new tax bill in the mail, and it showed that the assessed value of my home, for purposes of calculating my property taxes, went up 2 percent from the assessed value last year. I guess the tax assessor doesn’t read the newspaper!
I have gotten a couple of letters in the mail from consultants who claim they can get my property taxes lowered, but a couple of my friends say they have done this on their own.
Is it wise for me to tackle this myself?
Posted by Kim Ezzell on 09.15.2008. 3 Comments »
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