Finding Substance Past the Headline

Finding Substance Past the Headline By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM The problem with our world today is that we thrive on headlines and article blurbs. We thrive on the "buzz" of the keyword or attention grabbing phrase that graces our internet homepage. People with short attention spans make permanent decisions on individuals, situations and scenarios … Continue reading Finding Substance Past the Headline →

My Thoughts on Accountability

My Thoughts on Accountability Whatever happened to accountability? When I was a kid, I remember not getting the grades I should’ve gotten and having to answer to my parents. Or not doing my chores and having to answer to my mom. I would’ve rather been hit by a car than disappoint my parents. Now, my … Continue reading My Thoughts on Accountability →

Who Needs a Property Manager, Anyway?

Who Needs a Property Manager, Anyway? By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM In meeting property owners, one of the questions I often encounter from individuals who operate or manage their own rentals is: why do I need a property manager? While I cannot speak for all property managers, I usually start by saying that professional management … Continue reading Who Needs a Property Manager, Anyway? →

The Market

The Market By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM People are always asking me what I think about the market. And if you follow my blog, you will know that I think there are some great opportunities available in the market at present. You can acquire distressed office properties in primary markets such as Orange & Los … Continue reading The Market →

The Contrarian With Cash Is King

The Contrarian With Cash Is King By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM It's always a great time to own property. Especially now and in Orange County, California. Of course, there are other markets across the US that boast better investment opportunities and growth potential, like Austin, Dallas & Las Vegas to name a few, but some … Continue reading The Contrarian With Cash Is King →

Real Estate As Your Muse

Real Estate as Your Muse , Part IIf you enjoy reading books about life or business, or perhaps how you can streamline your business and improve your quality of life, then perhaps you are familiar with Tim Ferriss. Tim is the author of the NY Times, WSJ & Business Week #1 Best Seller “The Four … Continue reading Real Estate As Your Muse →

Real Estate is Still the Darling

Real Estate is Still the DarlingBy: Nicholas A. DunlapTouted by many financial publications as a "quarter to forget", the Stock Market has continued it's downward, depressing trend. All the talk of Greece, the Eurozone and bailouts and these dark undertones are starting to resonate in our own American Economy with our increasing unemployment figures, new … Continue reading Real Estate is Still the Darling →

The Investor’s Progress Report (9/11)

The Investor's Progress Report (9/11)By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM As an Author/Economist, there are few things better than looking back on projections made 9 to 10 months ago and seeing that most were correct and more importantly, none were wrong. I wrote an article that published in the IREM Los Angeles "Inside IREM" Magazine as … Continue reading The Investor’s Progress Report (9/11) →

Giving Back

Giving Back By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Last week I had the opportunity to participate through the Institute of Real Estate Management's Orange County Chapter as a panelist on "Careers in Commercial Real Estate" held at CSUF's Mihaylo School of Business. Aside from hearing some great stories from my fellow panelists, the best thing about … Continue reading Giving Back →

Why Our Water Rates Are Rising…

Why Our Water Rates Are Rising By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMIt's good to know that we can count on public organizations such as the Water District to raise our rates in order to line their pockets with fat benefits and pension increases. After all, most of us in the private sector share these same benefits, … Continue reading Why Our Water Rates Are Rising… →