You Catch More Flies With Honey Than Vinegar

You Catch More Flies With Honey Than VinegarBy: Nicholas A. DunlapFrom an occupancy perspective, Property Management is no different than any other business in that a manager's success depends on their ability to effectively troubleshoot problems and keep their customers (tenants/residents) happy. Happy residents who feel cared for and respected will generally want to remain … Continue reading You Catch More Flies With Honey Than Vinegar →

AAOC Legislative Committee Vs. Bad Legislation

AAOC Legislative Committee Vs. Bad Legislation A Recap of Our Recent Lobbying Trip to Sacramento By: Nicholas A. Dunlap As Californians, we are burdened with overregulation in contrast to neighboring States. As an industry, apartment owners and operators in the Golden State face even greater regulation in addition to constant threats from Legislators. It is … Continue reading AAOC Legislative Committee Vs. Bad Legislation →

Tales From a Part-time Politico

Tales From a Part-time Politico: 2012 Capitol Conference RecapBY: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM *As published in the May 2012 Edition of Apartment News Magazine*As you know, your AAOC membership provides you with a wealth of benefits and resources. While some of these resources are more easily quantified & include the updated forms, credit checking, educational training … Continue reading Tales From a Part-time Politico →

From Manager to Managing Partner

From Manager to Managing Partner Click the link to see highlights from my recent keynote presentation at the IREM LLS Conference in Washington, DC. The event was a quick, entertaining and enriching look at how professionals in the asset/property management industry can transition into earning equity interest in assets through leveraging their professional relationships and … Continue reading From Manager to Managing Partner →

Ten Most Trusted Brands…Banks Nowhere to Be Found

Ten Most Trusted Brands...Banks Nowhere to Be FoundWhile reading the paper over the weekend, I noticed a top ten list published that highlighted the top ten most trusted brand names in America. The list included: Ford, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Nike, Apple, Amazon, Ford, Coca Cola, Southwest Airlines, Target & Fed Ex. For the most part, I … Continue reading Ten Most Trusted Brands…Banks Nowhere to Be Found →

Reality Strikes For Realtors

Reality Strikes For Realtors. One of the newer trends in reality television is the showcasing of behind the scenes interactions between real estate agents and their clientele. Whether working with buyers or sellers, several shows on Bravo & HGTV highlight the glamorous side of marketing and selling (in some cases) high-end, luxury real estate. As … Continue reading Reality Strikes For Realtors →

Highlights From the Recent AAOC Rental Outlook

Highlights From the Recent AAOC Rental Outlook Recently, I was on a panel at the Apartment Association of Orange County's trade show in which we discussed market activity, outlook and other things related to investing and operating income producing real estate. You can read the write up in the Orange County Register by clicking here.

Change the Record

Change the Record By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Each year, I get approached by hundreds if not thousands of vendors who over promise and under deliver. Often times, these vendors use the same regurgitated approach to sales as their competitors. That is, I get sold a solution to a problem that I often do not … Continue reading Change the Record →

When Silent Partners Attack!

Please find below the extended version of my new column "Cover Your Assets" in the Journal of Property Management. When Silent Partners Attack!Upfront Tales From a Partnership GuruBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM “Of course you know it all, that’s why I do it professionally and you do it passively!” It can be trying to say … Continue reading When Silent Partners Attack! →

Today’s Opportunities

Today's Opportunities By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM As you look around, there are signs of economic improvement. Jobs are slowly being added, retail sales numbers are up, construction starts are, well there are construction starts again and people seem to have more spendable income than they did last year if not last month. By no … Continue reading Today’s Opportunities →