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Think Tank:

The Think Tank meets on the Third Tuesday of each month. If you have any questions or would like to speak at a future Think Tank, please contact Ted McGarry 218-1238. This is for current RAOA Members and Associate Members Only.

 

Picadilly Restaurant (Magnolia Room) - Noon
8004 W. Broad Street
Fountain Square

2011

Enjoy the Holidays! - There will be no Think Tank for December

November Topic - Coming Soon!

October Topic - 10/18 "The Nightmare Tenant" Share your story and be eligible for a $10 prize

September Topic - 9/20 "Everything you wanted to know about CITY TRASH PICKUP but didn't want to ask"

Enjoy Your Summer! - There will be no Think Tank for the months of July or August.

June Topic - 6/21 "Security Deposits: Inspections, Deductions, and How to Calculate"

May Topic - 5/17 "Renter's Insurance: Optional or Manditory".
Expertise from Two Professionals: Felicia Perry, Perry Ins. Agency Ronnie Shriner, Nationwide Ins. They will share vital information incase of emergency & will share personal stories.

April Topic - 4/19 "Emergency Calls From Tenants" Chill Out vs Calling 911 Expertise from Three Professionals: Fay Lickey, Colony Management Fran Mason, Fan Properties Lynn Burris, Ackman Realty

March Topic - 3/15 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

February Topic - 2/15 How to Cut those Out of Control Water Bills

2010

September Topic - 9/21 “Skip Tracing” Finding Tenants Who Owe You Money, Roundtable Discussion

June Topic - 6/15 Investment Property Ownership under a Home Owner Association Pros and Cons. Discussion based on The Consumer’s Guide to Condominium, Co-op, and HOA Living by: Gary and Ryan Poliakoff

May Topic - 5/18 Rogue Marketing for Investment Real Estate, (Roundtable) guest, Jesse S. Lennon 3rd of 3 Talents, LLC Real Estate Investments

April Topic - 4/20 Reliable Contractors. Annual Update, (Roundtable Discussion)

MArch Topic - 3/16 The Tax Man Commeth. Use of Energy Star Upgrades and Tax Credits, Roundtable discussion

February Topic - 2/16 The Social Media: Facebook, My Space & Twitter.  How they can help your business, Roundtable guest Melissa Savenko, RE/MAX Commonwealth

January Topic - 1/19 China bristle or nylon:  Painting Techniques and Tips, Roundtable discussion

2009

December Topic - No December Meeting

November Topic - "Pet Free or Not” Deposits/Fees/Pet Rent strategies

October Topic - “Craigslist – Challenges Communicating With Internet Savvy Renters”

September Topic -

August Topic - No Meeting

July Topic -

June Topic - "Reliable Contractors - Annual Update" Bring Business Cards of Contractors You Recommend

May Topic - "Rental Leases - Helpful Custom Clauses"

April Topic - “1031 Exchanges – Who Holds the Money?”

March Topic -“Real Estate Agents Who Sleuth Bank REO’s” Barry Bourne Hometown Realty

February Topic - “CPA’s Who Understand Real Estate Investors”

January Topic -“Getting Real Estate Loans in 2009 for Investment Property”

2008

December Topic - “Required Repairs and Tenant Complaints” When is a repair or failure to do one a reason to cancel a lease? Coordinating with tenants to perform repairs.

November Topic - “Gas and Oil Price Increases and Tenants”

October Topic - “Smoking Issues and Tenants ”

September Topic - “Mediation and Arbitration” Emphasis on real estate and landlord tenant matters With Donita M. King, Esq. Commonwealth Mediation Group

August Topic - No August Meetings

July 15 Topic- Discussion of experiences with all kinds of contractors.
Bring business cards of contractors you recommend.

June 17 Topic- Discussion of Evictions
featuring Linda Price, Attorney, Godwin-Jones & Price, PC

May 20 Topic- Discussion of Security Deposit issues
lead by David Schein