Podcast 59 Successful Part-Time Agent and Flipping Manager Nikki True (My Assistant)

Nikki True has been my assistant and vital to my business for over 6 years. In this episode of The InvestFourMore Real Estate Podcast I talk to Nikki about her career. Nikki happened into the real estate business, but loves it because of the freedom and money she can make. Nikki started out in the property management business working with my sister. When my sister started to downsize her business, I hired Nikki to help me. She has been awesome helping with BPOs, expenses, marketing, and much more. Plus she is a licensed agent and sells more houses than most

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Skip the Line

Skip the lines at Open House on Friday, August 5 for uniforms, SASCards, vehicle passes, and bus registration! By taking care of all three things on your to-do list before Friday, August 5, you will be able to spend your time at Open House meeting with your child's teachers, exploring the school, and enjoying complimentary ice cream from the PTA.

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SAS Educators Headline Book on Professional Learning Communities

Global Perspectives: Professional Learning Communities At Work™ in International Schools has just been released on July 22, 2016 from Solution Tree Press. This book for schools about building professional learning communities (PLCs) is edited by Singapore American School executive director of strategic programs Dr. Timothy S. Stuart.

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A Scratch-Off Chart of Novels to Keep Track as You Read Them

One our favorite graphic design brands, Pop Chart Lab, unveiled their most recent print and while being a cool piece of art for the wall, it also doubles as a place to keep track of the books you read. The 100 Essential Novels Scratch-Off Chart is an 18″ x 24″ print that lets you scratch the gold foil off each of the little book covers to show you’ve read the book.

The print features 100 essential novels from 1605 to present represented by a hand-drawn cover. Once you’ve read that one, scratch the gold foil off and it reveals another narrative-specific detail underneath. The print is pressed in NY on 100lb archival stock.

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Fresh From The Dairy: Robots

Beep boop bop. Robots invade Society6! OK, not really. But here are some of our favorite robot friends, designed by artists from the Society6 community:

Quirky Robots laptop & iPad Skin by EloisaD

Funky Robots Pattern phone case by JunkyDotCom

Robot #4 t-shirt by Janna Barrett

Stormtrooper pattern phone case by Marta Olga Klara

Hipster Robot travel mug by Marina Zlochin

Robot Dreams biker tank by Andy Westface

ROBOT (1987)framed art print by Jazzberry Blue

In an ongoing effort to support independent artists from around the world, Design Milk is proud to partner with Society6 to offer The Design Milk Dairy, a special collection of Society6 artists’ work curated by Design Milk and our readers. Proceeds from the The Design Milk Dairy help us bring Design Milk to you every day.

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A 55,000-Square-Foot Fun House: The Art of Martin Creed

The Park Avenue Armory has been home to 80% of my most memorable art viewing experiences ever: Motorcycles that “draw”, indoor rain during Macbeth, an augmented reality “Last Supper”, and super-tall-swings that move giant white curtains. And now artist Martin Creed has taken over the entire space (including an area that regular visitors have never seen), with work that will make you smile, roll your eyes, and just appreciate the pointless joy of art that doesn’t need a reason.

The Armory itself was built in 1880 (or 51 years B.E.S.B. *Before Empire State Building) and features the “Wade Thompson Drill Hall”, a column-free MASSIVE 55,000 square foot room (for reference, a football field is 57,600 sq ft), plus a handful of beautiful and decaying 19^th Century offices, including a “library” designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Yeah. It’s awesome.

Artist Martin Creed is British, in his late 40s and, as you will discover as you wander through this 20-year selection of his work, doesn’t seem to question the practicality, “intelligence,” or safety of any idea: he just fearlessly does whatever he wants. For example:

Work No. 2497: Half the air in a given space, 2015. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by author.

“Work No 2497: Half the air in a given space” is a room with hundreds of large white balloons that visitors are encouraged to enter. The first minute is pure bliss; the last minute is slightly panicked when you realize you have NO idea where you are or how to exit. The title image was shot by a professional, the above image is what it actually feels like.

Work No. 990, 2009. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by author.

“Work No: 990″ is a massive black theatre curtain that continuously opens and closes at the entrance of a hallway. It makes you feel like royalty, a late night host, or a bit like Indiana Jones as you wait for the perfect time to pass.

Work No. 569, 2006. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by James Ewing.

“Work No. 569″ is a piano that makes noise in a completely unexpected (and dangerous) way. It’s SO unexpected, that the materials are never described or listed as a “piano”, but instead as “wood, metal, and strings”. Every hour, the lid slams shut with a bang. Essentially it’s a really expensive clapper. I’m told it happens once an hour, but that exact moment is unlisted, so you will either be really surprised, or have to wait (I’ve missed it every time, but I hear it’s great). There is however, plenty to look at: It’s in the aforementioned Tiffany-designed room.

Work No. 2727: Lily Cole. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by James Ewing.

That massive football-field sized drill hall contains only two works: a large hanging video screen showing various women displaying the food they’ve been chewing in slow motion (more mesmerizing and humorous than it sounds), and a loading dock door in the back that automatically opens and closes between every short film, revealing the street outside. That “back door” is also the dirty-joke title of the entire exhibition.

Work No. 2721: Shutters opening and closing, 2016. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by James Ewing.

Work No. 798, 2007. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by James Ewing.

“Work No. 798″ is everywhere: diagonal stripes of black paint that vandalize every wall.

Work No. 142: A large piece of furniture partially obstructing a door.. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by author.

Work No. 2734, 2016 (roving musicians). Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by James Ewing.

And this WHOLE time that you’re exploring the Armory, a marching band, complete with megaphone, continually roams the entire exhibition with a catchy, chaotic, and slightly-annoying-after-an-hour musical composition by the artist. I love it. In the image above, they’re marching around one of my favorites: “Work No. 142: A large piece of furniture partially obstructing a door.”

Work No. 160: The lights going on and off, 1996. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by author.

Yes the image above is blinking on purpose. It’s one of the earliest works in the exhibition “Work No. 160: The lights going on and off”, in which the lights in a room turn off and on every second. Inside that room is another work titled “Work No. 129: A door opening and closing.” Guess what that one does.

Work No. 1090: Thinking / Not Thinking, 2010

One of the most profound and beautiful (and offensive) areas of the exhibition is the video hall – A long dark storage hallway with low ceilings and exposed pipes that visitors rarely, if ever, get to access, which showcases Creed’s complete video work. One of my favorites, “Work No. 1090: Thinking / Not Thinking” is pictured above. With a couple of dogs running across a white stage to upbeat original music, it feels like a commercial without a product/brand at the end. Check it out here.

Work No. 1249: Dawning, 2015. Photo by author.

Above, in “Work No. 1249: Dawning”, a highligher traces lyrics of a song in perfect time. Enjoy the full video here. It’s about to be your favorite thing all day.

WARNING: The last three videos in the show have a strong parental advisory (and will absolutely not be pictured here). Fair warning: whether you find them shockingly offensive or funny, they will sear themselves into the back of your brain – running the risk of being the ONLY thing you remember when you exit. They include a giant nipple, an attractive woman defecating on a pristine white floor (for real), and another one vomiting. Love them or hate them, they are evidence again, that Martin Creed NEVER questions or edits ANY idea that pops into his head: he just does it. I left feeling inspired to do the same.

Work No. 792, 2007. Installation at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by James Ewing.

VIEWING TIPS:
The joy of this show is constantly wondering what is “art”, and what isn’t. For example: is the “Caution: floor slippery when wet” sign part of the show? (It’s not). Or are the random LEGO blocks in the trophy case a sculpture? (They are). It’s a fun feeling, so I recommend NOT reading the map that they hand you when you enter until you feel like you’ve seen everything. Then going back if you missed something… or discovering that your favorite piece of art wasn’t art at all.

Finally, when you’re 100% done, I recommend exiting the building and walking around the full block to see the “back door” from the outside. As it automatically opens and closes, other pedestrians are unaware, and it’s so dark that you can’t see anything inside – but stand and wave anyway, because you’re on view, and it will be hilarious.

The back door of Martin Creed’s “The Back Door” at Park Avenue Armory. Photo by author.

What: Martin Creed: The Back Door
Where: Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY
When: June 8 – August 7, 2016
Details: Admission is $15. Advanced Ticket Purchase recommended here.

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Jeni’s still loves Lucius!

Why I did not 1031 Exchange my Rental Properties

I recently sold two of my rental properties (number 5 and 13). I was thinking about completing a 1031 exchange when I sold those rentals, but I ended selling them and keeping the cash. There are a few reasons why I decided not to do a 1031 exchange, and most of them had to do with not being rushed into buying a replacement property. When you do a 1031 exchange you have 45 days to identify a replacement property or properties, and you have to buy properties that are at least as much as what you sold your previous property

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Listen: Episode 9 of Clever – Gemma O’Brien

On this episode of Clever, Australian designer, illustrator and typographer Gemma O’Brien reveals how her big break began with being slammed by a noteworthy font expert on the internet, regales us with her puke puns for illustrated barf bags, and elaborates on her deep love of words and letters. She’s also a great sport in a silly round of word association. Listen:

Some of Gemma’s work:

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How To Avoid Hitting a Shank Shot in Golf

In golf, nothing is worse than having something go wrong with your golf swing. For me, it’s especially nerve-wracking if it’s your first drive of the day – Hole 1, which is usually so “conveniently”... Read more

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Registration Closing Soon!

The inaugural Asian Schools Institute for Safety and Security (ASISS) conference will bring together school security professionals to focus on key aspects of school safety and security.

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Sutherland Townhomes – 12 Heritage Inspired Townhomes in Port Moody

Trillium Projects is building 12 heritage inspired townhomes located in lovable historic Moody Centre neighbourhood of Port Moody.

Sutherland townhomes have been designed with your family in mind. All homes feature 3 or 4 bedrooms (with at least 3 bedrooms on the same level), spacious modern interiors, private gated yards, and nearly unheard of these days, your own private attached garage

Centrally located, Sutherland provides easy to access to all shops, grocery stores, cafes and restaurants at the nearby by villages of Suterbrook & Newport, not to mention the every growing Craft Brewery scene on Murray Street. Located just one block South of St. John on St. Georges, you are just a short walk away from the new Evergreen line which will take you to downtown Vancouver in 30-40 mins or to Coquitlam centre in 10 mins. In your car you are a short drive away Buntzen Lake, Sasamat lakes and Barnett Marine Park, plus Rocky Point. 

This being the first townhouse development in the area, this is a fantastic opportunity to be the first in, in what will be an ever growing community.

With Sale expected to launch in the Fall of 2016, touchbase with us to be kept up to date with this development and many others in the area like it.

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3D Geometrical Paintings by Kate Matthews

Kate Matthews is an artist that explores the boundaries of paintings by creating 3D art with a striking optical effect. In each piece of art, a 2D painting is transformed through sculpture, architecture, and geometry. She creates winding surfaces that contort in broken and fragmented ways—where structure and chaos, systems and disorder are forever in a game of tug-of-war. Throughout her pieces, Kate uses color, sequence, repetition, and distortion to create a sense of surprise in the user when they see the work change with movement.

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Our Summer Favorites from Society6

Society6 asked us to share some of our favorite Summer-inspired designs and we had a hard time narrowing it down! From beach towels to tank tops and tees, to pouches and bags, we created quite the collection. Here’s a selection of our favorites but roll on over to Society6 to see all our Summer picks:

EL CACTO beach towel by J3 Productions

Tropical Leaves print by Robert Farkas

Lemons beach towel by Amy Walters

Bomb Pop Pattern pouch by Kelly Gilleran

Happy Camper tank top by Zeke Tucker

Camping bag by Illusorium

See the full collection here.

In an ongoing effort to support independent artists from around the world, Design Milk is proud to partner with Society6 to offer The Design Milk Dairy, a special collection of Society6 artists’ work curated by Design Milk and our readers. Proceeds from the The Design Milk Dairy help us bring Design Milk to you every day.

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