Eric Hulsman lives in Alpharetta, Georgia where he works in the real estate industry as President & Managing Member at several different businesses, including Jay Holdings, Inc and Spink Estates, LLC.
5 Tips to Winterize Your Home
With vacation season finally drawing to a close, now’s the time to prepare for cooler temperatures and in a lot of areas, heavy snowfall. Winterizing a rental property is just as important as preparing for any other home for winter. In fact, if the property is going to be vacant, it’s even more important.
5 Tips for Better Time Management
Not having enough hours in the day to get everything done is a common complaint. For small business owners, it might even seem that no matter how early they get started, they always seem to run out of time. The constant overflow of work into the next day can be stressful and demotivating.
However, even if it seems like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel, there is hope. Creating a solid time management strategy can transform a company’s performance overnight.
The Importance of Company Culture
Concrete culture is, arguably, the most important pillar of any business. The past several decades have seen a substantial increase in emphasis on businesses to create a strong corporate culture. To create a strong market presence and competitive advantage, every business must emphasize on having a strong organizational culture.
Beginners Guide to Sailing
Sailing is an activity many people dream about, picturing gentle breezes, hammocks, and dolphins sporting alongside the craft. It is not all smoothness and easy pleasure, however. Sailing has a variety of variables that need to be understood to be well-equipped, whether the beginner is aiming to sail on a lake or go tropical island hopping.
Best Road Trips For Fall Foliage
Fall enables Mother Nature to put on a dazzling display when trees, shrubbery and other foliage start changing color. The event takes place across the country. However, the lush forests in certain areas create a more dramatic scene. If in the mood for a road trip, there are a number of destinations you might consider visiting to enjoy the autumn displays.
Last Green Valley Byway – Connecticut
Route 169 passes through the Natchaug and the Pachaug State Forests. The highway remains a popular fa...
Choosing The Right Tenants For Your Rental
Real estate, the gate to greater earning. Whether you’re a middle class earner and working your way up or trying to get into the rental business as your main career, you need to know how to read people quickly.
It’s not as easy as posting ads and accepts anyone who seems to have a paycheck. Even well-paid professionals can cost more than they’re worth if you’re not careful.
Here are a few details to help you make better decisions when choosing the right tenant for your rental.
Tenant Backgrou...
5 Tips For Writing Enticing Job Descriptions
Writing a job description is an important but potentially difficult endeavor. Companies and organizations do so hoping to attract the best prospective employees. The slightest mistakes could attract the wrong candidates and significantly slow the hiring process. Fortunately, the task of authoring a solid job description might be rendered more manageable by adhering to the following suggestions:
Include Specific Details
Some job descriptions fail to leave a mark because they lack the necessary...
Running Effective Team Meetings
Meetings are often important events in a professional setting. During these gatherings, employers and employees can set goals, share ideas, voice concerns and assign specific tasks. That said, there are many managers and staff members who wish the meetings they attend could prove more fruitful in nature. Fortunately, adhering to the following tips might make such an endeavor a reality:
Offer Positive Feelings Regarding Meetings
Employers are encouraged to view meetings as positive events wher...
Investing In Real Estate In 2019
When people hear the term “real estate investing”, they usually assume that the focus is going to be on buying a real estate property and then offering it for rent. This method not only covers the mortgage and preserves all the tax advantages of real estate ownership, but it also gives the property owner a way to make some extra cash on the side. That sounds like a good thing, right?
Well, not so fast. The traditional “landlord route” is not always as easy as it might seem. If you don’t do yo...
4 Tips To Make Your Office More Eco-Friendly
The world today is calling for us to become more environmentally aware than ever before. The increased constraint on environmental resources, such as water, air, and land, should prompt us to think of ways of making our day-to-day lives at home the office more eco-friendly. Here are some tips on how you can make your office to become more environmentally friendly than ever before.
Renewable Energy
On average, your office probably consumes about 14 kilowatt-hours per square foot each year. You...
Travel Spotlight: Savannah, Georgia
If true Southern style and hospitality is what you seek, then you need to make sure that a stop in Savannah, Georgia is part of your vacation itinerary. From historic homes and museums to places of worship, shops, beaches and those famous moss-covered oaks, Savannah really does “have it all”. When you do decide to visit, be sure to check out at least these five sites.
Chippewa Square
Forever under the steady watchful eye of Georgia founder and former Governor James Oglethorpe, this beautiful ...
Georgia’s Best Beaches
The end of summer may be quickly approaching, but with a 100-mile long shoreline, there is still time to plan a trip to visit the Georgia coastline. Georgia is also home to a network of small barrier islands with some of the best beaches. If you’re looking for a family-friendly beach weekend or looking for something more secluded for a weekend getaway, you can find it on the coast!
Tybee Island
Famous for its wide sandy beaches, Tybee Island is one of the most famous beaches in Georgia. Tybee...
The Popularity of Mixed-Use Developments
Mixed-use developments are becoming ever more popular. They accounted for about 80% of the more than $1.328 trillion spent on construction projects in 2017. It turns out that mixed-use developments are highly desirable for both investors, developers, retailers, and people looking to live in a mixed-use area.
Land is a scarce commodity that cannot be created in a factory like a toy or a phone. It turns out that mixed-use developments are a very effective use of land. The mixture of commercial,...
How To Prepare Your Home For Real Estate Photos
Preparing to sell your home can be filled with excitement and trepidation. This is usually because there’s a lot involved in the process of selling a home. One of the most important steps is taking photos for marketing purposes. Below are tips that can help you achieve optimal results.
Home Exterior
To prepare the exterior of your home for photos, you’ll need to mow the grass, clear any leaves, and trim shrubs. If you have a water hose, it’s best to store it away. You should also remove anyth...
Finding the Right Business Investment
There are many opportunities for investments and finding the right one is imperative to your finances. Investing in a business can be risky, but very lucrative if the right investment comes along. Choosing a bad company to invest in can be damaging to your finances and very costly. There are a few basics of funding to find the right business and help minimize some of the risks:
Network
Before looking for a specific business to invest in, talk with colleagues or people who have experience in i...