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Posted on March 7th, 2015

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How to Remove Ice Dams (Infographic)

Posted on February 26th, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

Infographic on how to remove ice dams, including a method you can do safely from the ground without wrecking your shingles or gutters.

EPA Slaps Hefty Fines For Not Giving Lead Paint Disclosures

Posted on February 27th, 2015 Posted in deleading, News - 2 Comments

In 2011, the EPA announced that a management company and 3 owners of rental property faced penalties of up to $16,000 per lead paint disclosure violation.

New Fire Code Going Into Effect

Posted on February 25th, 2015 Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments

Effective January 1 a new fire code is in effect throughout Massachusetts.

Interview with Peter Haroutian

Posted on February 18th, 2015

Peter Haroutian was trained in psychology. He is a member of the Worcester Property Owners Association, a landlord in Worcester, and the former manager of a housing and urban development (HUD) project. We interviewed him on December 15, 2014. Our discussion ranges over the market run-up of the 80’s, his landlord-tenant philosophy, and generalized…

Screening Philosophy

Posted on February 23rd, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

I have been asked about my screening philosophy, the process for screening and qualifying tenants.

Who’s the Smartest Section 8 Tenant?

Posted on February 21st, 2015 Posted in financials, News, tenant screening - 0 Comments

This is one section 8 tenant that landlords should surely listen to. His example shows that financial education is one of the great failings of our nation.