Indianapolis property management
I’m a sucker for watching The Outlaw Josey Wales every time it is on TV. My absolutely favorite scene is the “Missouri Boat ride”. Josey is riding for his life, chased by the infamous Red legs. But instead of hustling, he naps. …
Read moreMaybe you’ve seen these in restrooms….green toilet handles. Not a practical joke. A wizbang invention! We’ve all seen and used the low-flow toilets over the last 2o years and, well, they stink. They clog easily and don’t do a good…
Read moreThe City Council of Indianapolis is at it again…. They are debating again the Source of Income Amendment that was voted on twice now and defeated twice. If you’ll recall, I wrote about this idiocy and ignorance of risk/return and…
Read moreIf you are a renter, you feel the pinch. If you are a landlord, you feel the bulge in your bank account. Here’s a good article and short video clip from CNBC about the top rental markets in the US…
Read moreI’m a numbers geek. Especially for trend analysis on the most granular level. I monitor data and generate my own custom data points much like a German Shepherd watches you out of the corner of his eye, even when you…
Read moreThe update on the recently enacted legislation that requires Indianapolis Landlords to get a number burned into their left forearm is the following: There is no update. The Department of Code Enforcement is still figuring out how to create the…
Read moreThere’s an old saying in the landlord business….”You can’t call yourself a Landlord until you’ve had to evict a Tenant.” There’s now a newer saying….”The Synonym of Tenant is Entitled Citizen.” You’ve seen it in your personal life and in…
Read moreThe recent passing of Indianapolis’ new Landlord Registration requirement reminds me of the funny but sad metaphor of trying to nail Jello to a wall….it’s a mess. No matter the logical arguments proposed by trade organizations against it–the elected officials passed this…
Read moreThis week, behavior of certain members of the Indianapolis City Council reminded me of a song that until just now, I couldn’t put my finger on it….their efforts to pass such a noble law nailed it. The band, Rush, penned this…
Read moreTomorrow evening, citizens of Indianapolis will stand up and exercise their Right of Freedom of Speech. Will you stand and be counted? The Rules and Public Policy Committee of the Indianapolis City-County Council will hold a hearing Tuesday August…
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