Size is everything- mountains and property management

We spent the long weekend in Canmore, AB. It's a beautiful city with a 360 degree view of mountains. I'm sure I've been there before but it's a huge change after 10 years of Nikko, Japan. The MAGNITUDE is incredible. Canada is huge, the Rockie Mountains magnificent.

So size does matter. Whether it's mountains to foothills or a huge portfolio to a few rentals. Certainly my style of management would change if I had less properties to take care of. Now my only hope is blocking parts of the city i.e I only visit NW properties today. This is a huge gas and time saver. Only an emergency would drag me anywhere else.

Thailand's Tragedy

I haven't posted for a while my goal this year of a post a day will probably end with 5 a day to catch up in November and December. I do have to cut myself some slack because I've been busy with other things like this,looking after this and managing these.

One of the saddest things for me is the trouble in Thailand. If you've ever spent any time there you will know that they are the most peaceful, friendly and lovely people. I've been to Thailand many times and absolutely love it there. Knowing how the economy depends on tourism I can only imagine how tough life has become for Thais.

So as far as conflict resolution goes I've been taking a fantastic course at the LTAB. The best defense against conflict in property management is knowing the rules inside and out. Our great teacher Michelle and a lot of excellent information have put some powerful tools in my PM belt.

Find out more about these must have courses by calling here

How far is the.....? Walk Score is too cool!

There's gotta be a grocery store around here right? Famous last words. The house is perfect and matches all you criteria. You can' t wait to move but where is everything?

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How many times are you asked by a prospective buyer or tenant what amenities a neighbourhood (Canadian spelling!) has? A lot. I admit sometimes when I fill out online forms for our rental properties that I use my judgment on what is near and far.

Sometimes that is ok but if you don't have a car....

To Walk Score, this website is so cool! Simply put in an address and you will get a rating on the neighbourhood's "walk-ability"(whether you need a car or not) and the proximity of all amenities down to the last tenth of a kilometer.

"Picture a walkable neighborhood. You lose weight each time you walk to the grocery store. You stumble home from last call without waiting for a cab. You spend less money on your car—or you don't own a car. When you shop, you support your local economy. You talk to your neighbors."

Ah the last call dilemma.... haven't been bothered by that in years!

Anyway it's an amazing resource for all real estate professionals.