Lately, people have been asking me about organization and productivity tools to use when flipping and dealing with real estate. I've begun this post as a way to share some of those tools with you.
Toodledo.com is my favorite (FREE!) easy to use, web based todo list management tool. It really helps you track of all your tasks and avoid disorganization, Track properties to check up on, projects, etc. I personally use the web version for my PC and the iPhone and iPad versions when on the go.
After reading about Globalization today, I couldn't help but think about how during World War II, Coca Cola obtained rationed sugar by selling bottles of Coke to the military. After shipping the bottles to Africa, Europe, and anywhere else GI's were posted, Coke basically positioned itself to become a global brand (intentially or not). The book For God, Country, and Coca-Cola: The Definitive History of the Great American Soft Drink and the Company That Makes It talks about Cokes role during World War II, and provides some interesting background on the company. Now you can have a coke and a smile nearly anywhere on the planet. Is this a positive or negative cultural change? When I was visiting some family abroad, I heard a lot of negative comments regarding Cokes activities in other countries, in the olympics, etc. However I still drink Coke (when I'm not drinking water or Mountain Dew!). I just don't see them as an evil empire, just a company with stock holders and a p...