This morning I finally got around to installing new brake pads. The first set turned out to be the wrong size. I ended up making two trips to Advance Auto Parts, first to check out a loaner kit that had all the tools I needed and then to exchange the pads for the proper ones. If I keep posting to this blog, it means I have survived my first attempt at doing a brake job. Thus far they appear to be working properly.
It's a slow week. Last weekend I attended the AAII Conference in Orlando. It wasn't as educational as I had hoped it would be. Older people (I was about the youngest attendee present) don't want to learn new things; they are interested in stock recommendations. I have had a few mystery shops but there is barely anything posted on the boards. November is going to be a slow month.
I also heard some good news regarding one of my vacant properties. The management company emailed this morning to find out if I was okay renting to someone with a small dog. Since this property has no carpet I was less concerned with the damage a dog could do and more concerned with getting it rented. I still have two empty properties, but it looks as though both will be occupied before the end of the year.
I am also stocking up on gift cards. During the holidays, retailers offer bonuses to get you to purchase them. As an example yesterday I purchased a $100 card at Bonefish Grill. The card is valid at several brands including Outback Steakhouse, but in order to get the bonus I had to purchase it at Bonefish Grill. American Expess was offering a $10 statement credit if I spent $25 there. Then, the restaurant gave a $20 bonus card for purchasing the gift card. Basically I paid $90 for $120 in gift cards. Outback sends BOGO coupons regularly in my area, so this will be a great deal when we have the urge to eat out.
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