#1. How are you and your property management team navigating laundry contracts? What are your best practice related to contract lengths, terms and clauses?

#2. Related to onsite laundry services…what do you charge for the use of washer/dryers? Have you raised prices in the last 3-6 months?

#3. Do you have any suggestions/tips for pro-active laundry repairs and service/maintenance? Which laundry vendors are you most impressed with?

Related to the points/questions above…what post, question and/or observation might you add to the discussion thread below—as an industry leader?

Industry Knowledge, Ancillary Income
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Surf the url below for 15+ ways to create more ancillary income + join an upcoming webcast to learn more about industry best practices and fast-moving new trends/strategies,
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Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Patricia McLoughlin
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For the list of the Best 103 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions with 12,110+ posts/comments already made, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

For our weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy members, on Tuesday, September 17th—we are going to be covering the key points below:

#1. Powerful team meetings…inspect what you expect to maximize your leadership impact/results and company success.

#2. Vendor/supplier meetings…what matters most? What are the steps for having external vendors/suppliers deliver the same level of service/support as your internal team members?

#3. Bonus sales point…SmartMatch Alliances ==>> Please read page 99

Please listen to the audio leadership newsletter that is sent each Thursday~as prep.

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday — for our PowerHour Leadership Academy Open-Mic, with a continued focus on G.R.A.C.E. [Growing Revenue & Controlling Expenses].

Your Coaches,
Ernest and John

What have you seen/learned from a recent bid or RFP on a construction project?

When thinking about the company who handles your construction management projects…what matters most in your working/business relationship? What are you most focused on…when reviewing their pricing? Their service and responsiveness?

From the perspective of completing a successful construction management project, what have you learned about managing tight budgets, funding reserves, the need for capital and/or working with a construction management team that understands your vision?

Related to construction management…what post, question and/or observation might you add to the discussion thread below—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Construction Management

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Come make a post, ask a question or share your insight on the discussion thread above…with 70+ posts already made~

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To the members of our 19 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 70,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the Best 103 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:
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===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 25,550,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 12,110+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 19 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:
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Based on group size…we’re #202 of 1,732,590 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 70,000+ members who are part of our 19 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,
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Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Doris Schweppe
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PowerHour, serving the property management sector & vendor/supplier sales industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com

Come join our weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy specifically focused on property management GRACE [Grow Revenue & Control Expenses], http://powerhourleadershipacademy.com/pm

As the leader of your property management team…helpful to learn more about your PIAV—and how it ties to your leadership skills? And your vendor/supplier relationships? And how you are communicating with your property management clients?

From our PowerHour Open-Mic today…please re-read your PIAV and DISC—to affirm your leadership strengths, areas for maximum success and your blind spots [remember…we all have them], ok?

As always—continue to guide those on your PM team with a focus on G.R.A.C.E. [Growing Revenue & Controlling Expenses]…have fun…and compete ferociously!

Your Coaches,
Ernest, Craig and John

Focused on apartment rent trends and new construction data…where are you getting your information and research?

Would you like to know more about market comps, rent comparable tables and stacks, property performance histories, absorption rates and market/submarket information?

Focused on property specific data—would it be helpful to know more about unit mixes, market and effective rents at the floor plan level, physical occupancy, rent concessions, onsite amenities, pictures and maps?

With a focus on apartment data, research and comps…what post, question and/or observation might you add to this discussion thread—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Apartment Data, Research & Comps

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Come make a post, ask a question or share your insight on the discussion thread above…with 56+ posts already made~

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To the members of our 19 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 70,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the Best 103 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:
http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 25,550,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 12,110+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 19 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:
http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #202 of 1,732,590 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 70,000+ members who are part of our 19 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,
http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Doris Schweppe
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PowerHour, serving the property management sector & vendor/supplier sales industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com

Come join our weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy specifically focused on property management GRACE [Grow Revenue & Control Expenses], http://powerhourleadershipacademy.com/pm

Is your advertising on Craigslist—bringing the rental/leasing results you are wanting?

How are your rental/occupancy trends…shifting the advertising you are doing on Craigslist?

When you are advertising on Craigslist…what are you doing to be within Fair Housing guidelines?

To read more about employee policy manuals—and industry best-practices about Fair Housing, surf the url below:
http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/employeepolicymanuals.html

How are you combining your advertising on Craigslist with your social media/marketing efforts? Is it working as planned?

Have you been ripped off when using Craigslist? What are you and your PM team doing…to take the necessary precautions needed?

Focused on Craigslist advertising…what post, question and/or observation might you add to this discussion thread—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Advertising On Craigslist

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Come make a post, ask a question or share your insight on the discussion thread above…with 110+ posts already made~

To the members of our 19 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 70,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the Best 103 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:
http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 25,550,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 12,110+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 19 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:
http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #202 of 1,732,590 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 70,000+ members who are part of our 19 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,
http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Patricia McLoughlin
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PowerHour, serving the property management sector & vendor/supplier sales industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com

Come join our weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy specifically focused on property management GRACE [Grow Revenue & Control Expenses], http://powerhourleadershipacademy.com/pm

The way cash moves around your property management company…helpful to think about the suggestions we shared with you today?

Our stories about employee theft of cash or other financial ways/areas…a reminder to focus on your internal checks-and-balances, yes?

During our PowerHour Open-Mic today…which of the 5 cash-management strategies was most helpful? Are you and your property management team mirroring the industry best practices we discussed?

As always—continue to guide those on your PM team with a focus on G.R.A.C.E. [Growing Revenue & Controlling Expenses]…have fun…and compete ferociously!

Your Coaches,
Ernest, Craig and John

If you are focused on affordable housing…please surf the url below and join 2-3-4 of the 7 groups below.
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We welcome those connected to affordable housing, low income tax credit LIHTC, tax exempt bonds, HUD financing, apartment rental housing, commercial/industrial management, REITs, single-family home rentals, condos, senior housing, student housing, real estate professionals, investors, developers, those looking for acquisitions, industry sales vendors/suppliers, apartments professionals & members of NAA, NARPM, BOMA, IREM and NAR.

The goal of this group is to facilitate connections between industry professionals, to help you improve your professional development/skills & to serve as a learning resource for our affordable housing sector.

This LinkedIn group helps the leaders in our industry collaborate, share, mentor and strategize when it comes to issues, challenges and opportunities related to affordable housing.

Our 19 LinkedIn groups are growing by 5000+ new leaders every 30 days…because all discussions are carefully moderated, no commercial messages are permitted and spammers are removed—immediately.

Please forward/share the url below with those on your affordable housing team…so they can learn about all 19 of our property management LinkedIn groups with 70,000+ leaders and our Best 103 Industry Knowledge discussion threads that focus on affordable housing industry emerging trends/technology, products, services and suppliers/vendors,
http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #202 of 1,732,590 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 70,000+ members who are part of our 19 LinkedIn groups.

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Doris Schweppe
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For the list of the Best 103 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions with 12,110+ posts/comments already made, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 25,550,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #202 of 1,732,590 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 70,000+ members who are part of our 19 LinkedIn groups

Come join our weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy specifically focused on property management GRACE [Grow Revenue & Control Expenses], http://powerhourleadershipacademy.com/pm

In the spirit of crime prevention…I enjoyed reading the UNITS article below~and the strategies that Brent Sobol is using to make his apartment communities in Atlanta a safer place to live.

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http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naa/units_201306/#/46

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Your take on the article above?

What are your onsite policies about gun possession?

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To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders—related to crime prevention and safety…join the discussion thread below~with 565+ posts.

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The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Ernest Oriente