This week, I’m taking a break from doing all the writing. Many of you already know my wife, DJ. If you’ve been part of the Duane Gomer Education family for any length of time, you’ve probably crossed paths with her—or at least heard me mention her over the years. While I spent many years teaching […]
FACTS AND FABLES ABOUT LICENSE RENEWAL
Continuing Education courses for California Real Estate Licensees were first required in the 1970s. The number of hours required has never changed since the start, but many special topic courses are required each year. There are many possible questions about what you complete. In their Winter Bulletin, the DRE answered many of the confusing aspects. […]
AI LIED TO ME
A week ago, we purchased a range, dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave for a vacant home. We selected a local retailer because we received excellent service in the past, and their prices were better than others, including the National Association of Realtors (I got the email telling me that NAR is now in the retail business). And we […]
HEARTWARMING VIDEO:The Little One Heard the World for the Very First Time
The following video was sent to me by John Reilly, the former Real Estate Educator, Author, and Attorney. There is always time in our day for a smile. Thanks again John. You are a winner. I can commiserate with these beautiful young children and their mothers. My hearing is not what it was when I […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
I have been writing articles since 1963 with the Van Nuys Green Sheet. Sometimes it is education to view from the past. This email from 2023 discussed two of my very favorite topics. I would recommend you read them. Tax basis in a property becomes an important question when gifting or transferring property. I have […]
SEE IF YOU HAVE UNCLAIMED MONEY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Periodically, our General Manager, Christie Olson, will recommend me to share a valuable resource with our students – the opportunity to search for unclaimed money that may be waiting for them through the State of California. Today in the Orange County Register, Teri Sforza wrote an outstanding article concerning what you should do to get […]
DAN MAGILL, A MIRACLE MAKER
A few days ago, I read a press release that stated, “Virginia beats Texas, 4-3, in the NCAA Division One Tennis Championships in Athens, Ga.” This caught my attention for one reason. The location of Athens, Ga. Been there and done that. When I was playing for Indiana many years ago, we would take a trip […]
TACTICS OF A PROFESSIONAL DEADBEAT TENANT
I posted stories about a couple Property Management Memories in the last two weeks. Now, I just thought of some more. The term Professional Deadbeat tenant was in one article. Yes, there are many of these people in your area, and when some move away, others rise up to replace them. #1 They will try to […]
A BRIEF POST ABOUT SERVING AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER ACTION
Last week, I wrote a short post about serving an unlawful detainer to a professional tenant. I forgot to mention that the rules of service of this summons and complaint are different from the rules of serving the famous Three Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. #1 The Landlord (Housing Provider on CAR Forms) or anyone with […]
TENANTS WHO I HAVE KNOWN
Many years ago, I owned some properties in Milwaukee, WI. One of the tenants in a three unit building became seriously delinquent and defiant. We were arguing over many things, including her claim that the heating was insufficient. She complained to the local agencies, all the while bragging about not paying any rent. It was known by […]