10 questions for Marilyn Thomas - Getting to know us!

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Tell me something about your home.
I knew I wanted to buy it from the first moment I walked in - it felt good. It is open and has a great kitchen and informal dining/living room…..great for entertaining
What did you do before you found this career?
(in Australia) I was the Admin Mgr. for Wizard Automotive, owner of a Café/bar in Broadbeach (in USA) Director of Billing for 250 multi-speciality group, Director Billing & Operations for a primary care medical group who practiced at 8 clinic locations.
What has been the highlight of your career?
Organising the systemising the property management department as well has the policy and procedures manual. Additionally, achieving 100% occupancy. But honestly every time I find the “right” tenant or am able to work my way thought a difficult issue to achieve a great outcome for both parties….
What is your greatest daily challenge?
Documentation…..making sure that I am noting all I am doing throughout the day…sometimes the depth of detail is amazing. Rental arrears sorting through the “real story” and ensuring that the tenant and owner are satisfied.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
On a beach, playing golf or traveling
Where do you find inspiration?
From myself, very self-motivated and the people around me. I love to listen to podcasts that give me a prospective on what other people have done the adversity they have overcome. I believe it expands my problem solving process.
What’s your favourite restaurant?
Jose’ Courtroom – La Jolla California
What’s your favourite book?
Harry Potter or biography’s
What do you do in your free time?
Walk the dogs, exercise, cook and spend time with family & friends
Name one thing we may not know about you?
That I can drive a skid steer loader