Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Rental Office at Austin Park Plaza Apartments

It's nice to have a clean, welcoming rental office at Austin Park Plaza Apartments, with a helpful, friendly face to greet each person.
"It's all about the people!".

Austin Park Plaza Apartments Management Team

Here's John and Laura with the Austin Park Plaza Apartment Management Team. Left to Right. Luvia, Manny, Laura, John and Jesse. It's all about the people!

Park Plaza II, The Newest Addition

It just made sense to invest in the property next doors to Austin Park Plaza Apartments and the logical name for the property was Park Plaza II.

How Do We Manage Property In Texas, While Living In Oregon?

We get this question all the time. The answer lies in having amazing people. One of these amazing people is Manny Perez, who has been our manager in Texas for 15 years. How do you say awesome manager in one word? Manny!

Texas, Austin Park Plaza Apartments

Another purpose for John and Laura's trip to Texas was to work on their apartments, Austin Park Plaza Apartments and Park Plaza II. John has been working with the City of Austin to get the bank along Little Walnut Creek repaired after it was damaged during construction of the city's new clean water system. This has been a long process, but it seems after 5 long years, the city is about to repair the bank.

What's your MONEY BLUEPRINT?

One of the exciting things John and Laura did while they were in Texas was attend a seminar called
"Millionaire Mind Intensive"
This was an event John planned, as Laura is not as keen on seminars as John, however, it seemed that Laura enjoyed it as much as John, or nearly.
The name of the seminar MMI sounds odd, but in reality, it was about accepting wealth for the purpose of improving your life and the lives of others. Many times people feel unworthy of wealth for a number of reasons. This seminar explored reasons and excuses people have that prevent them from becoming wealthy, that were developed early in life, known as your "Money Blueprint".
Fortunately people can begin to change their "Money Blueprint", once they are aware of it.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile vs. President John F. Kennedy



Why does Laura perk up when somebody mentions the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile and President Kennedy? It goes back a long ways. It has to do with making choices, and understanding the consequences of our choices. Here's the story:
When Laura was a young child, her daycare provider asked if she and the other children would like to see the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, who was visiting nearby, (she lived in Oxnard California), or the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile, who was also visiting near-by. The children, including Laura, unanimously voted for the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile. Laura, now 54 years old, remembers fondly the Weiner Mobile and the small wiener shaped whistle she and the other children were given during their Weiner Mobile tour.
However, given the choice today, she would have chosen differently.
The Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile was visiting Salem, Oregon this week, an easy drive for Laura, she was tempted to pay it a visit, "for old times sake". She cannot visit President John F. Kennedy, that opportunity is lost.
Why is this story so significant, and how does it relate to your choices, from Real Estate to hot dogs? Having someone who can offer their experience, wisdom and honest opinions can make a big difference, especially from someone who cares about you and our future.
John and Laura are experienced Real Estate investors with decades of experience. They would be happy to listen to your Real Estate questions.
Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile or President John F. Kennedy? What would you choose?

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Welcome Gwen!


We are happy to welcome Gwen back in our home office. She is a former employee, who recently returned to our company. We feel it's a good sign when an employee wants to return and join our team! She has her old job back as office manager! Come by and say hi to Gwen!
It's great to see her each morning!
Welcome Back Gwen!