Real Estate Investment Market Q3 2007

    Improving fundamentals across all property types is drawing a greater amount of investors to value-added assets. While there are still investors focusing on acquiring stable, well-leased assets, others have shifted their attention to buying value-added properties that offer income and value appreciation and higher returns through retenanting, repositioning, and/or the releasing of available space.  It…

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      The cycle of Commercial Real Estate

      Cycles… what are they? In baseball, there is hitting for the cycle, which is a batter hitting a single, double, triple and a homerun in one game. In astronomy, there is an orbit cycle in which planets rotate around an object. There are bicycles and motorcycles in which the wheels travel in a circular motion. I…

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        Multi-family Property Management Update Q1 2008

        Fickling & Company’s Multifamily Division had an outstanding 2007.  Total Revenue increased by an average of 9% over 2006 operating results.  Overall occupancy increased by an average of 5%.  Our success was largely due to hiring and training highly professional and knowledgeable employees, effectively raising rents as availability dictated, closely monitoring expenses, maintaining a strong…

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          Current Commercial Real Estate Credit Crunch

          Why has the sub-prime mortgage debacle resulted in a credit crunch on commercial mortgage backed securities lenders (CMBS) as well?  Well, most insiders don’t believe it is a direct result of the sub-prime hangover.  They believe it has been in the works since the beginning of the second quarter when Moody’s issued a warning that…

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          What to Expect From a Full Service Warner Robins Property Management Company

          When you are looking for a professional property management company in Warner Robins, you are entitled to high expectations. A good management company will ensure you earn consistent rental income and increased ROI over the life of your investment. Most landlords and investors hire property managers to protect their investment and keep their costs down….

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            Property Management changes

            Change is never easy, particularly if stuck in the same old routine. This year, Fickling & Company’s management department has undergone change. In efforts of becoming a more successful management department, it is essential to build an excellent and reliable reputation with our clients and customers. Keeping pace with deadlines is no easy task, and…

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            Why You Shouldn’t Manage Your Own Macon Properties

            It’s tempting to want to manage your own investment property. New investors often have an emotional attachment to their homes, and if you’re renting out a property you once lived in, you have an interest in making sure it’s occupied by a perfect tenant and well-maintained. Managing your own rental home can be challenging, however….

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            Macon Property Management Accounting – Why it is Crucial to Maximize Your ROI

            Rental property accounting doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to be precise. When you’re earning income from your rental properties and spending money on things like maintenance, marketing, and tenant screening, you need to have an accounting of all that.  Most rental property owners don’t get into the real estate business because…

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