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Mr. Thomas Kent

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RE: Software

Posted By Thomas Kent 02-07-2024 04:18 PM
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RE: Management software recommendations

Posted By Thomas Kent 02-06-2024 07:56 PM
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Yes. I know them. I am hoping that a much bigger customer who is experiencing a larger impact will bring action. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android

RE: How to value cost when purchase additional units

Posted By Thomas Kent 01-25-2024 10:47 AM
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"It depends" will be most responses. Interest rates going up makes CAP rate go up as well. Example I was selling mine asking 8.25 CAP producing $280K yr'ly that is $3,400,000. After rates increased the CAP rate changed to something closer to 10 Cap or $2,800,000. So, I won't sell. My units are outside ...

RE: How to anticipate call volumes

Posted By Thomas Kent 01-23-2024 12:08 PM
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My response would be there is no way to tell. I am familiar with your area. If you are near the lake you should be full in a very short time. I know of a facility that is just outside of Decatur that was built. Completed. Advertised. Specials run, and last time I went by there they had 3 spaces occupied. ...

RE: Storedge Credit Card Fees

Posted By Thomas Kent 01-05-2024 12:18 PM
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If you don't like Credit Card fee's you are going to HATE the fee's charged for ACH, ACH failure attempts, etc. I no longer accept ACH because of the fee structure. Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services to prospective buyers, ...

RE: Storedge Credit Card Fees

Posted By Thomas Kent 01-04-2024 04:14 PM
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Card fees are allowed to be passed on to the customer. There are several restaurants who ASK at the drive up if you are paying cash or charge and then adjust the total balance depending on your answer. I know they do this because I visited them ONCE, and I will never go back. CC fee's just like insurance ...

RE: Slump in Business

Posted By Thomas Kent 12-22-2023 10:00 AM
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I was 100% full for 3 yrs straight. I raised my rates to above the market by as much as 30% and remains so. The only discount that I offer is 20% if paid for by the year in full - no refunds for early depart. Today I sit at 96% with 8 people on the waiting list. This is a small town 5k. A small population ...

RE: Slump in Business

Posted By Thomas Kent 12-21-2023 03:52 PM
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I tend to see Nov - Jan as lowest % of occupancy in my area and I have dropped down as low as 93%. By March we are back into getting busy and back to 98%+. This year we haven't been below 95% Currently at 97%. My rates run 25% higher than any of my competitors. What's our secret? We answer the PHONES. ...

RE: Weeds Keep Popping Up on Gravel Log (Outdoor Boat & RV Storage Lot)

Posted By Thomas Kent 12-14-2023 10:25 AM
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Together and with a surfactant. Surfactant (sp), is used to "wet" the leaves. Without it liquid will just roll off. You can use dish soap (small amount) in your spray batch. Allows the spray to "stick" to the leaves. Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information ...

RE: Weeds Keep Popping Up on Gravel Log (Outdoor Boat & RV Storage Lot)

Posted By Thomas Kent 12-13-2023 03:27 PM
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I have rocked roads as well. Actually everything is rocked between slabs. Decided against concrete due to the Tax Appraisal office view of concrete road or paved road values. I use Remedy and RM-43 combined - both available at Tractor Surprise. Ground MUST have moisture in order to get a good kill. ...

RE: Background Checks

Posted By Thomas Kent 11-09-2023 03:03 PM
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I encourage the local sheriffs office to use my facility for the training of the K9 unit. Background checks are no longer needed for some reason. They kinda weeded themselves out. Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services to prospective ...

RE: Semi truck parking thoughts

Posted By Thomas Kent 09-01-2023 01:11 PM
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There would have to be charges for the parking otherwise no one would build out even with federal monies. ------------------------------ Thomas Kent United Storage of Bowie Bowie TX (972) 672-2120 ------------------------------

RE: Semi truck parking thoughts

Posted By Thomas Kent 09-01-2023 12:19 PM
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Truck stops are allowing 2 hr parking with fuel. They rent the parking spots in 8 hr increments which is done online. Drivers have a mandated 8 hour down time each day. So while some may be overnight, others will be during the day. I would expect that once the law is passed (Expected this Nov), states ...

RE: Semi truck parking thoughts

Posted By Thomas Kent 08-31-2023 06:31 PM
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This is a hot area of growth. I am sure everyone is seeing a number of 18 wheelers parked on the side of the road - that's dangerous. There is a bill with support from both sides to provide funding to private individuals to create overnight parking for these trucks. Let's call it a truck hotel, but the ...

RE: Evicting a tenant

Posted By Thomas Kent 08-17-2023 09:11 AM
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Right or wrong - I don't know, but those customers in my system who have multiple units have just 1 account. If they are late on 1 unit, the account is locked out. They can not gain access into the property. My software locks them out. Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the ...

RE: Customer with multiple spots rented

Posted By Thomas Kent 06-28-2023 01:08 PM
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I also have customers with multiple spaces and accounts. We do prorate so everything is due on the 1st. Sometimes when the customer rents online they create multiple accounts. Which we then combine into one account. That should still work with anniversary billing. 1 space late - creates a lock out preventing ...

RE: COUNTY APPRAISER CALLED ASKING QUESTIONS - What do other owners share (or not share)?

Posted By Thomas Kent 06-26-2023 04:57 PM
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I am in a small county just like yours. 2 thoughts come to mind. In my case I built and opened 6.5 yrs ago (OPENED in Jan). My first proposed tax bill was based on the sq footage and because I had just opened I was empty - so I asked for and got the income method. Dropped my rate by 2/3. They value or ...

RE: Collections

Posted By Thomas Kent 06-02-2023 12:25 PM
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Clint, I am just down the road in Bowie. We have a $40 deposit on each rental unit up front. I have had people move out without notice, people move what they wanted and leave the rest (JUNK) and I have had them just say "I'm gone and you can have the rest". Just mark it up as a loss. Sometimes (most ...

RE: Delinquent Tenants - Alternative to Cutting off Locks

Posted By Thomas Kent 05-17-2023 09:35 AM
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There is a lock drill guide for round locks. It clamps in place and properly aligns with the correct drill location. It can be purchased from ALLfrom1supply.com ------------------------------ Thomas Kent United Storage of Bowie Bowie TX (972) 672-2120 ------------------------------

RE: Discussing with Husband

Posted By Thomas Kent 05-15-2023 12:50 PM
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I would contact the husband and give him the option to bring the account up to date. This gesture of course would NOT gain him access to the unit. I have done it in several situations. Husband / wife. Mother / Daughter. Grandparent / You get the idea. They can generally get in contact with the person ...