Join, Property Management Regional Directors LinkedIn Group

This LinkedIn group is just for property management Regional Directors, District Directors, Property Supervisors and those who oversee/manage multiple property management sites/locations.

Please surf the url below and join us.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=3455840&trk=anet_ug_grppro

We welcome property management Regional Directors who work for companies that own/run/manage rental apartments, REITs, senior housing, student housing, affordable apartments, commercial real estate, industrial real estate, and single-family rental homes/condos.

The goal of this group is to facilitate connections between property management Regional Directors, to help you improve your professional development/skills and to serve as a learning resource for the property management sector.

This LinkedIn group helps the property management industry and Regional Directors collaborate, share, mentor, and strategize when it comes to issues, challenges and opportunities.

Our LinkedIn groups are growing by 4000+ new leaders every 30 days…because all discussions are carefully moderated, no commercial messages are permitted and spammers are removed—immediately.

Please forward/share the url below with those on your team…so they can learn about all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ leaders and our Best 102 Industry Knowledge discussion threads that focus on industry emerging trends/technology, products, services and suppliers/vendors,

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest Oriente

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~
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How are the floor plans on your website helping with your marketing and sales/leasing engine? How do the floor plans on your printed brochures and those at your website compare to your direct competitors?

Which industry floor plan designers/vendors are you most impressed with? With a focus on apartment floor plans…what post, question and/or observation might you add to this discussion thread—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Floor Plans

===>>>Please click on the url below and make your post there***

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=76335536&qid=99e1cf6f-8fcc-4f11-8802-bac8c9b60780&trk=group_most_popular-0-b-ttl&goback=%2Egmp_36805%2Egde_36805_member_76335536%2Egna_36805%2Egmp_36805

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To the members of our 9 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 33,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 5200+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest Oriente

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement
Posted by Ernest Oriente

Within the real estate & apartment sector…insurance rates are rising significantly in 2012. The last 12 months have been some of the costliest for insurance companies—based on recent natural disasters and are highlighted in the articles below…

Building Insurance Rates Likely To Go Higher
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/insurance/story/2012-01-04/homeowners-insurance-rising/52367258/1

Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Rates Rise
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-11/property-catastrophe-reinsurance-rates-rise-guy-carpenter-says.html

Below are tips to control your premium increases.

#1. Shop your insurance. Gather the names of companies/brokers who specialize in apartment building insurance. Always work with an insurance broker that represents multiple companies. A broker can give several options on insurance companies that would be best for your property, instead of one option which is the primary concern of an exclusive agent. It is important to pick an insurance company that is financially stable. Check the financial health of your potential insurer with rating companies such as A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s.

#2. Consider higher deductibles. The higher the deductible, the less you will pay in insurance premiums for the policy. Weigh the difference & make the increase makes sense.

#3. Set up a risk management/loss control program. Insurers will lower your rates if you put a program into place that will minimize losses from fire, theft and onsite injuries. Consider installing a security or fire system. Have a systematic approach to guiding your residents/tenants into Renter’s Insurance. Renter’s Insurance will control your loss history and frequency. It is important to keep your insurer informed about changes in your business operations. This includes major purchases, expansions or changes in hiring or the nature of your operations. Ask what you can do to reduce risks such as fire or resident-related accidents and review the procedures in the event your business suffers a major catastrophe.

#4. Have the proper amount and type of insurance coverage. Determine the amount of coverage needed for your real estate and/or apartment building & verify how your broker came up with the limit of insurance coverage. Is it enough or is it too much coverage? Make your insurance broker aware of any lending insurance requirements that are mandatory; it is easier to negotiate coverage’s and pricing if all information is disclosed up front. Consider other forms of insurance, for example, Directors and Officers, business income replacement, ordinance and law, EPLI, or property management E+O. Having the right amount and type of insurance coverage along with a carefully developed business plan that includes disaster preparedness can save you money in the long run. Be sure to keep your broker fully apprised of any changes within your business that might necessitate changes to your insurance coverage. Such changes may include: adding locations, expanding your business, making an acquisition, changing the property entity name or the property DBA and/or purchasing major equipment such as tools or vehicles.

At your apartment communities and within your property management company—-what are your policies/procedures that might help soften the impact of increasing insurance premiums?

Relating to property and casualty insurance for your community, what are your insurance carriers projecting for your increases in 2012?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders. join the discussion thread below~with 40+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, Real Estate Building Insurance, http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=76772122&qid=0dc2d3c2-c9cd-4dc8-b481-ed2e4f93d5cb&goback=%2Egna_36805

Crag Simmons
VP of PowerHour

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Power Insurance & Risk Management Group
http://www.PIRMG.com
Posted by Craig Simmons

Tax Breaks For UK Property Deals, Draws Money Into Rental Sector

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/constructionandproperty/9150618/Budget-2012-Government-to-offer-tax-breaks-on-property-deals-to-draw-money-into-buy-to-let-sector.html

Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and property management in the UK?

To invite other property management leaders in the UK to join this discussion thread—please forward to them the url below:

Industry Knowledge, UK PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95849522&gid=36805&goback=&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide property management leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

The discussion thread above is here to make it easy for worldwide property management leaders and global sales vendors/suppliers to find property management leaders within their related countries and geographical regions

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,700,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #363 of 1,242,467 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 32,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

What have you seen/learned from industry best-practices…related to resident screening and credit/criminal checks?

When thinking about your prospective new residents/renters…what are the key steps for insuring they meet your credit screening requirements? What are the top two reasons—that a potential new resident/renter is denied from your rental community?

Thinking about those on your property management team…what are the steps you are making/taking to insure that your resident screening requirements are on the top of their priority list? What compensation bonuses/incentives do you provide…that are tied directly to the completing of credit/criminal checks being done to your level of expectations?

Related to resident screening and credit/criminal checks…what post, question and/or observation might you add to the discussion thread below—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Resident Screening & Credit/Criminal Checks

===>>>Please click on the url below and make your post there***

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=69078491&qid=afef4031-2f2f-44e3-83fb-1caae5cc8bd1&goback=.gna_36805

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To the members of our 9 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 32,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,700,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 4700+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #363 of 1,242,467 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 32,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest Oriente

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement
Posted by Ernest Oriente

U.S. REIT, Takes Stake In Canadian Senior Housing

Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and property management in Canada?

To invite other property management leaders in Canada to join this discussion thread—please forward to them the url below:

Industry Knowledge, Canadian PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95851222&gid=36805&goback=&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide property management leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

The discussion thread above is here to make it easy for worldwide property management leaders and global sales vendors/suppliers to find property management leaders within their related countries and geographical regions

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,700,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #363 of 1,242,467 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 32,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Industry Knowledge, Purchasing/Buying Groups

What have you seen/learned from a recent bid or RFP on the products/services you are buying for your property management company/team? What kind of savings did you see/enjoy? Were you able to receive the most savings based on volume discounts and incentives?

When thinking about the industry vendors/suppliers who provide the products/services needed by your property management team…what matters most in your working/business relationship with these vendors/suppliers? What are you most focused on…when reviewing their pricing? Their service and responsiveness?

Related to purchasing/buying groups…what post, question and/or observation might you add to the discussion thread below—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Purchasing/Buying Groups

===>>>Please click on the url below and make your post there***

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=69874369&qid=71163e5b-4e4f-4537-ad4d-c5fc024a1c9b&goback=%2Egna_36805

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To the members of our 9 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 31,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 4700+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #367 of 1,230,592 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 31,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups with an annual reach of 11,000,000+ industry leaders.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement
Posted by Ernest Oriente