How To Deal With Good And Bad Tenants When Renting

By C Bolden

With the shape of the economy today, more people are losing their homes and renting. So this very short article is about home renters being able to deal with good and bad tenants when it comes to your real estate property.

Be particular about the tenants because you are essentially handing over possession of your house or apartment to a stranger. You may know a little about your tenant but you still wont know as much as you should. We know that most bad tenants pay late or not at all and can destroy your property.

Even worse, their bad behavior can cause good tenants in the same building to depart and completely downgrade your property. When your property is going down hill somehow it gets around to other people.

If you're not using a property management company to screen tenants, check the prospective tenants credit and business references. If you are using a management company, they can also run credit checks through the major credit bureaus.

Most landlords won't rent to people who smoke or have pets. Prospective tenants who have children tend to stay longer than individuals or couples once they settle in and have their children in school.

To help prevent problems in the future, strictly enforce the late fee clause in your lease. In fact, enforce all the clauses in your lease. Otherwise, you could be asking for trouble down the road if you need to enforce the terms and evict a tenant for noncompliance.

A good rule of thumb is to treat all your tenants the same. Be professional and courteous at all times. That way, tenants will feel that you're being fair with everyone and will be less likely to cause any trouble later.

On the bright side of things, most tenants will be honest and cause no problems for you. Just make sure your tenants are screen to the best of your abilities so you can feel comptable with renting your property out from the start. If a property managment company is involved, make sure you keep in touch so you can continue to feel good about what is going on with your property.

About the Author:

C Bolden is a top internet marketer and successful marketer. He has a gift guiding others achieve their goals, dreams and aspirations. He believes that each and every person has greatness within them and that sometimes they just need a little help. Here is what's making him great.

Review of the Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS

By Joseph Aaron

The Garmin Nuvi 350 Personal Travel Assistant is a steal at less than four hundred dollars. The product is equipped with maps of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. As an extra advantage, the Nuvi 350 has a very clear way of speaking, offering you clear directions as you travel.

What You Get

When you buy the Garmin Nuvi 350, you even get a great-looking piece of technology which is easy to carry with you either on foot or when driving. The product comes equipped with detachable suction cups to easily attach to a surface in your truck.

You can charge your Garmin Nuvi 350 Personal Travel Assistant with either a cigarette lighter adaptor or a regular plug-in adaptor at home. Both adaptors will be shipped with the package when you purchase the product. On top of that, you'll receive a guide to help you understand and utilize the features of the Nuvi 350.

Features

The Nuvi 350 has a number of options that make it useful for any traveler. The product itself was made to remain where you put it even when the car goes over bumpy roads; it manages this through a ball-and-socket system. The product also comes equipped with an MP3 player so you can enjoy music even during hikes with your Nuvi 350.

The maps are also updateable, although it will cost you a little extra any time you update your maps. New maps are released several times each year and you merely have to get new maps for your personal Nuvi 350 when you have a reason.

Travel Kit

The travel kit that will already be on the Garmin Nuvi 350 Personal Travel Assistant is a fun feature. You can may utilize the Travel Kit to hunt down your photos and MP3 songs, and to access any of your other travel guides. These travel guides are available for purchase for a huge selection of other countries and can be put into service when you are on vacation. A number of the guides will run you less than eighty dollars, although the fees might be different depending on which travel guide you decide to purchase.

Additional Features

The Garmin Nuvi 350 Personal Travel Assistant also offers a couple of extra features, encompassing instant traffic information for cities and a huge amount of information on the most popular spots in the cities to which you travel. The traffic updater does require the purchase of more software, but it is a great time-saver when you have to avoid the five o'clock rush.

The Garmin Nuvi 350 also offers street names to give you directions, rather than just offering feet or miles. This is a much better way to know where you are headed even if you are visiting a new city. You can work out your routes, adjust your routes, and add pit stops to your route easily with a touch screen.

About the Author:

Joseph Aaron writes for an online project helping consumers make educated purchase decisions on GPS Navigation Systems. Amongst the highest rated GPS units recommended on his website is the Garmin Nuvi 350 Personal Travel Assistant.

Imagination in the Toddler Years are Supported by Baby Dolls

By Edie Mindell

When most baby girls hit about 18 months they begin to show great interest in babies. It is always so cute to see toddlers, only barely past infancy themselves pointing to and trying to care for other children they identify as a 'bebe'. Most toddlers of this age and interest are provided with a baby doll of her own to love, in some cases many baby dolls.

Your toddler loves to hold and cuddle her baby. Why not foster that interest and imaginative play by adding the fun extras this Christmas? There are many different baby dolls to choose from. Everything from dolls that cry to dolls that wet their diaper after feeding them a baby bottle full of water.

Doll furniture is available in any shape or size you can imagine. There is no end to what you can find. If a real baby uses it, there is a replica made for her baby doll too.

Cribs for baby dolls come in all shapes, sizes and colors. It is so much more fun to shop for doll furniture to baby your baby's baby than it was to pick it for yourself. A word of caution here: toddlers like to climb. Large upright or rocking varieties might need to be carefully considered. More basic models that are close to the floor will keep your toddler out of trouble.

When it comes to doll furniture cribs are only the tip of the iceberg. You will find high chairs, mobiles, swings, rocking chairs, car seats, bouncy seats and diaper changing tables. Just remember your child is likely to test them for her own baby, so make sure they are sturdy and safe in case your child climbs in too.

Strollers are very popular as the 'little mommy' can pretend she is taking her baby for a walk in the park or across the family room to the grocery store she has set up on her own little table and chairs she also got for Christmas or her first birthday.

If your little mommy likes to bathe her doll there are accessories for that too: miniature tubs, towels wash clothes and shampoo bottles. There are even some kinds of dolls that show clean or dirty spots depending on the water temperature your child uses to clean their faces.

Baby towels, washcloths and blankets are important to round out the imaginary story your little girl will have made up, as she plays out the day, including putting her baby to bed at night, complete with bedtime stories.

A diaper bag is a must have for baby care, even when your baby is a plastic doll. Toddlers love to do what they see their parent's doing. Give your child a diaper bag and a few extras like tiny diapers, a set of wipes, bottles and Velcro bibs and they will have hours of fun simply packing and unpacking the diaper bag.

Don't forget the dress up clothes. Putting on a play dress, complete with high heels, hat and purse sets the stage for looking her best when she is out on the town with her newborn. In her fantasy world, she wants to look her best as she stops on the way to allow other fantasy mom's to ooh and aah over her carriage.

All of these play activities are important to discovering how the world works and to expand the imagination muscles that will help to form her ability to create a life of wonder and turn that into her own reality.

About the Author:

Edie Mindell is the writer for http://www.SimplyUniqueBabyGifts.com, which has some fun toys for toddlers.  If you are looking for unique newborn baby gifts, check out their large selection of baby shower gift baskets. Enjoy free shipping (lower 48 states) on all the gifts offered there.

How To Get The Best Deal On A Garmin Nuvi

By Matt Hellstrom

It looks the Garmin nuvi GPS System is going to be one of the top sellers this Christmas season. Shop early if you want to get the Garmin nuvi best price this year. The Garmin GPS has been out for a couple of years now, and because of the new innovations like the voice activation and traffic information, it remains more popular than ever.

So where can I get my Garmin nuvi GPS at the best price?

To find the Garmin nuvi best price, your probably want to visit some of the auction sites. You can get the best prices, bid for the price you want to pay, and get fast delivery. There are many places to get "new in box" systems, and also some places where you can get "out of box" systems for much less. Some of these "out of box" GPS systems can save you a bunch of money.

Of course, the main auction site to find the best price on Garmin is Ebay. Ebay is the place where you can get just about anything - new Garmins, bundles, accessories, and used Garmin nuvi GPS systems. The number of sellers on Ebay is unbelievable, and they you're most likely to find the Garmin nuvi best price on one of the auction sites like Ebay.

Do you not mind getting a gently used system? Then Ebay really might be the place to shop. The way Ebay is set up ensures that you'll get the system you're looking for, and it will be as described. In addition, some or the used systems are pretty much just like new!

Another great reason to shop Ebay for your Garmin GPS is the fact that you might not be able to find it anywhere else! Some of the models of the Garmin nuvi GPS have sold out pretty much everywhere and your only chance to find them is on Ebay. Yes, you may pay a little more than retail, but you're going to be able to find the model you're looking for. Plus, you're still going to pay the best price, since you've got so many options.

You can go to your local stores to find the Garmin nuvi, but you're probably not going to find the best price there. The one good thing about shopping locally is that you've got the unit in your hand, so you can shop up until the last minute. Still, the big box stores are not recommended if you're looking for the Garmin nuvi best price. Plus, they probably don't have the selection you can find online.

Amazon.com is another great place to try to find the Garmin nuvi best price. Amazon offers you ease of use, reliable shipping and easy returns if something is wrong. Plus, you don't have to wait to see if your bid is the winner, like at Ebay. Also, at Amazon you've got the option of new or used, and the selection of accessories and systems is mind-numbing!

These are a couple of very good sources for getting your Garmin nuvi GPS and the best price possible. But get shopping - the closer it gets to Christmas, the more you're going to pay!

About the Author:

Is your teenager dying to have the latest technology in his tricked out Acura? Maybe your daughter is a sales rep and she's on the road all the time. You can get the Garmin nuvi best price available at http://garminnuvibestprice.com. We have not only the Garmin nuvi, but you can also find other top sellers like Magellan and TomTom. Don't wait - Christmas is near!

Consider The Climate Of Your Destination

By Kurt Schefken

If you are going on vacation, the best advice you can have is the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared.

While we go on vacation to get away from day-to-day tasks, your vacation will go much better if you plan ahead. Here are some tips to follow to make your trip less stressful.

When you pack, remember to consider the climate. Are you going to a hot-weather area? Then pack mainly warm weather clothing. However, vacation weather can have many surprises, so be sure to include at least one long-sleeve top in case of a sudden cool spell. Of course, the opposite is true if you are planning to go to a colder climate. If the holiday weather heats up, be sure to have at least one short sleeve or sleeveless garment.

This may sound like you will have to pack "everything but the kitchen sink". You can pack very lightly, not more than six outfits, if you plan ahead. Stick to neutral colors, such as khaki, blue, and black and fabrics that don't wrinkle easily. Make sure each piece coordinates well with each other for a variety of looks. Take along a variety of accessories, such as belts and scarves. If you know you will be attending at least one dressy occasion, bring some nice jewelry. But leave the expensive stuff in a secure area at home to avoid loss or theft.

In your carry-on bag, have your tickets, passport and other travel documents in a pocket that is secure but easily accessible. Keep cash and credit cards in a secure pocket as well. Be sure to put all medications (clearly labeled) in your carry-on luggage, as well as a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, makeup and one change of underwear. This way, you will be able to cope if your luggage is lost or your flight has been delayed. Pack your camera in such a way that you can remove it quickly to avoid damage by security equipment.

While you are packing, don't forget the obvious things, such as a map and guidebooks. If you forget these, you will waste a lot of time and effort in figuring out where you are and where you are going.

Also be sure your immunizations are up to date, especially if you are going overseas. Be sure to plan early to get these as you may need more than one doctor appointment.

If you are traveling with children, be sure to have some quiet toys and books to keep them occupied. Also have their clothes, diapers, bottles etc. If you need a car seat, be sure it meets state and federal regulations and it is properly installed.

By following these simple tips, much of the stress of your trip will be avoided.

About the Author:

Kurt Schefken is publishing at large for http://www.alicante-spain.com , an online publication on the topic of weather in spain and benidorm average temperatures. His contributions on weather in spain and benidorm weather are published on his website .

Review: Sanyo SR-1000 Massage Chair

By Steve Esquire

Sanyo has developed a full line of massage chairs. The entry level Sanyo massage chair is their model SR 1000K. The SR-1000K has some very unique features. It also comes with some features that Sanyo has in some of its luxury models. We will point out some of the more important features and functions and touch on the warranty of the SR1000K massage chair by Sanyo.

The warranty coverage is similar to an insurance policy. You get insurance so that you are not affected by a catastrophe. You want sufficient warranty coverage to protect you from defects in components or workmanship of the massage chair. The warranty for this massage recliner is from Sanyo. Sanyo gives the following coverage for the SR-1000K recliner: 3 years for the roller mechanism, 1 year labor, 1 year parts and 1 year in home service. The Sanyo warranty is the same for all their models. However, for this price range, the warranty is very good.

There are two automatic programs designed in the SR 1000K massage chair. The first program is called Relax and as the name implies, it provides a softer, soothing massage. The second program is named Recovery and it is more like a warm down type of massage. Both of these auto-programs work with the touch of one button.

Sanyo has incorporated a stiffness detector in the SR-1000K. The stiffness detector senses tight muscles in the body. It uses technology similar to a lie detector and knows where stress is being detected. The sensor works by you holding the sensor in your hand. The sensor then feeds that data to the computer which then directs the massage to concentrate on the stiff areas detected.

You can also use the massage chair in manual mode. The manual mode has manual massage techniques which include massage, tapping, combination, stretch 1 and stretch 2. You can also use the massages in combination with the stretching. This gives you many more varieties of massage treatments to choose from with this chair.

The SR1000K also comes with a unique leg rest massager. The leg rest can be used to target the following areas: calves, back of the knees, sole of the foot and the Achilles tendon/heal. The leg rest contains a roller mechanism that massages the calves and the back of the knees. You can flip down the unit and then put your feet on it. This allows you to target the soles of your feet for a nice soothing massage. You can vary the speed of the massage and also the direction of the rollers.

There is a remote that runs all the functions of the SR1000. The design is fairly simple and intuitive for first time users. The buttons are a good size and easy for the average user to push. There are little lights that are used to show the level of intensity of the massage and also the roller width.

The design is different than most massage chairs on the market. We like the fact that the leg rest does not look like the typical massage chair. It looks more like a recliner. The feet can be massaged and this part can be hidden from view. The only strange part of the design is the remote control holder is mounted on the sign and kind of an eye sore. We do like the wood accents and that the chair is fairly thin. Overall, the SR-1000K provides thorough and effective massage therapy. It comes with a great warranty for this price level. If you are shopping for a massage chair recliner, then the Sanyo SR1000K is one to take a serious look at.

About the Author:

Browse our comprehensive library of reviews covering Sanyo Massage Chairs. Discover all the extraordinary features of the Sanyo SR-1000K Massage Chair which is Sanyo's entry level massage recliner. Browse the full Sanyo massage chair line including the luxury DR7700K massage chair.

Christmas Gifts for Men

By Juliette Crane

Finding the perfect Christmas gift idea for boyfriend can be somewhat difficult. After all, Christmas is one of the best times of year for a couple. Outside, it is probably cold and snowy, while inside it is warm and comfortable. This creates a romantic ambiance that necessitates the perfect present to make everything just that much better. The right Christmas gift ideas for boyfriends can turn a good night into one that you will remember forever.

You can find ideas online, and this is what has finally helped me in my search for a Christmas gift for a man in my life. The problem seems to be that stores have the same stuff each year, and most of the stuff is worthless to the men that I know. They don't need any golf clubs, and if they did, I should not be the one picking one out. Surely a big screen television would be great, but it is a little bit out of my budget. So when it comes time to buy, I turn to the Internet to find what I need.

Why tote around a laptop when you can take a break with a portable DVD player that is lightweight and convenient? This is one of my favorite Christmas presents for men that is just downright cool. If you know a professional on the move, you may want to look into this present.

If you don't have any luck online, you can try infomercials. I know, I know, these are annoying, but they also have great products. Even better, you should check out the Home Shopping Network. When it comes time for the holidays, many of these have shows that cater to helping you find the perfect Christmas gift for a man. If they can't help you, perhaps no one can.

Many women like to make their own Christmas gift for boyfriend. If you enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting, or any other handicrafts, a new sweater is a great Christmas gift idea for boyfriends. Your boyfriend will always think of you every time he wears the sweater. He will know that you love him enough to take the time to make him something with your own hands! What could make a better Christmas gift idea for boyfriend than that.

About the Author:

Thinking about Christmas gifts? For Christmas gift ideas for menand Christmas gift ideas for wife go to Your-Christmas-Gift-Idea.com

Scotty's Castle

By Penelope SanMateo

Now why anyone would want to live in Death Valley is beyond me but here but Albert Mussey Johnson decided to built his vacation home in Death Valley. It was supposedly built with the money from the gold mine that he had backed but in fact, there was no gold mine and so it was certainly not built with funds from one.

Walter Scott was a miner, a dreamer and apparently a scammer to boot. He convinced Mr. Johnson to invest in the gold mine in Death Valley. It was probably going along just fine (with Scott getting his money from the investment) until Mr. Johnson decided to visit. He thought a tour of the mine would be a good idea. It was hard to do since there wasn't a mine to see.

Mr. Johnson and his wife decided that even though there wasn't a mine in Death Valley they liked the area anyway. With that in mind they decided to build a vacation retreat. The retreat was named Death Valley Ranch but to those that were local and knew the story of Mr. Scott it was known as Scotty's Castle.

The vacation retreat became a tourist attraction. The rich and famous came to see the castle built from the riches of the gold mine. Mr. Johnson never disputed the fact that the retreat was built with the money made from the gold mine. Probably a good thing for Mr. Scott or he would have been known for the liar he was.

There are guided tours available at the castle for those of you wanting to visit. With interactive displays, living history exhibits and all inside the house it will be a treat to see. The tours are available daily on the hour.

The second tour available for you while you are at the castle is of the underground area. It shows you the technology used to provide electricity to the castle. There is a 1/4 mile tunnel system that runs under the castle that you will be able to see.

Using the technology of the past in conjunction with the technology of today keeps the castle well preserved. The National Park Service is responsible for maintaining the castle today. The underground area has been incorporated into the workings of the current management so you will get to see some of that along with history as you tour the basement level.

About the Author:

Penelope SanMateo is a travel writer who writes for the California Beautiful travel guide. If you are planning your next vacation, then check out this guide to California Vacation. And while you are there, explore the North Coast California Tourism region to discover more interesting attractions that will make your family vacation one to remember.