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  Florida Rails: Trains of the Sunshine State

  Movie
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

  (3.0/5)

  

  Grand Kids

  Rented this show for the grand kids. They loved the show. Thanks for the easy way to rent the movie. 5/5 Bobby E Stanford - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Florida Rails: Trains of the Sunshine State (Amazon Instant Video) Rented this show for the grand kids. They loved the show. Thanks for the easy way to rent the movie. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 30, 2013

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  A good RR primer for central Florida railfan tourists

  This video was intended for British railfans on holiday in Florida. Having said that, I am a railfan from Massachusetts living in Sarasota FL now. I gained some knowledge about the traffic, routes, and hot spots in the Orlando, Tampa, and Bone valley area. I found it enjoyable and fairly well done. 4/5 T S Mann - See all my reviews This review is from: Florida Rails: Trains of the Sunshine State (Amazon Instant Video) This video was intended for British railfans on holiday in Florida. Having said that, I am a railfan from Massachusetts living in Sarasota FL now. I gained some knowledge about the traffic, routes, and hot spots in the Orlando, Tampa, and Bone valley area. I found it enjoyable and fairly well done. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 27, 2012

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  Worth while for an enthusiast

  If you are a train lover and wish to have an overview of some of the trains in Florida then this might be for you. I think it missed out on an opportunity to introduce the non-enthusiast to trains. There were lots of opportunities to go just a little deeper on the routes and models of locomotives in the footage. The video is better suited for someone who knows locomotives and the train routes of Florida. 3/5 Charles Pendergast "Quality Guy" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews, December 24, 2012

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  Florida Vacation & Travel Video

  Movie
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (3.0/5)

  

  Mediocre overview

  Nothing new over the popular /well known sites. It would be nice if it identified locations with good bike trails. 3/5 Jean Painter - See all my reviews This review is from: Florida Vacation & Travel Video (Amazon Instant Video) Nothing new over the popular /well known sites. It would be nice if it identified locations with good bike trails. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 10, 2013

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  First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting out a Single-Family Home

  Book (Nolo)
  

  Rating (38 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Exactly what an aspiring landlord will want to read!

  I've reviewed three Nolo books now and all three have done a wonderful job of translating complicated legal mumbo-jumbo into readable material regular folks can understand. They may not replace the advice of a lawyer in my opinion, but perhaps I'm just a wimp. I was a little apprehensive of a book publisher of this caliber teaming up with USA Today as I consider their newspaper the sort of thing people read when they don't want to learn anything. Still, in a strange way, the combination works rather well. Nolo provides the information and the pages are sprinkled with interesting factoids or Snapshot Pictures to keep the material from getting too dry and putting you to sleep. It makes the entire book reader-friendly while still providing a valuable source of info.Here are the different chapters:1. Is Owning Rental Property for You?2. Landlording with Family or Friends3. Preparing and Marketing Your Rental Property4. Screening and Choosing Good... 5/5 Derek G (South of Redneckistan) - See all my reviews, June 1, 2009

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  good for starter information, but you may need more

  This easy-to-read book goes over the basics of renting out a single family home. Most of it is easy to understand and reading the book will provide one with a good base of information.I was disappointed that this book didn't mention anything specifically related to renting out a part of owner-occupied property and how that situation might be similar to or different from renting out an entire house. Also, the discussion on depreciation of investments and what impact that will have at the time of sale was not well explained.This is a good book to read for some initial information, but you'll probably need to consult other sources as well. 3/5 J. Jacobs - See all my reviews, September 4, 2009

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  I am making money following it's advice!

  I bought this book when starting a rental business. This book is eye-opening, really. I surprised my real estate agent. It gives many hands on details as well as resource for further learning. It is a small book so don't expect it to help you make million dollar decision, however, for a small rental business in initial stage, this is pretty much all you need. This book also helped me avoid a few costly mistakes. It is also very easy to read.What can be a better compliment than simply saying: I read it and I am making money following it's advice! 5/5 E. Meyers - See all my reviews, July 3, 2010

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  Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Prepaid Mobile Hotspot (Virgin Mobile)

  Wireless (Virgin Mobile)
  

  Rating (208 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 Review - Solid Device...Decent Service

  I purchased this device last November from another retailer for $150 at the time and was able to get the $45 Unlimited plan which was and still is since Virgin Mobile still honors it for current subscribers (otherwise you will be throttled after 2.5 GB's of usage. I purchased the device since I hated using the USB sticks from other companies, would like to use it with multiple computers (up to 5 Wi-Fi capable devices) and I only had dial-up because there is nothing else currently available. At worst the service speed for me at most times has been 30kbs and at most 600kbs. The service has been known to go out, but it is a rarity and it has not done this in recent memory (likely because Virgin Mobile burnt some bridges by changing their plans from a truly unlimited data plan with the speed to back it up).Anyways, the device itself is pretty easy to set up and should not require a call to tech-support...with that said, when I have called them in the early morning they have... 4/5 WolverineX004 - See all my reviews This review is from: Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Prepaid Mobile Hotspot (Virgin Mobile) (Wireless Phone Accessory) I purchased this device last November from another retailer for $150 at the time and was able to get the $45 Unlimited plan which was and still is since Virgin Mobile still honors it for current subscribers (otherwise you will be throttled after 2.5 GB's of usage. I purchased the device since I hated using the USB sticks from other companies, would like to use it with multiple computers (up to 5 Wi-Fi capable devices) and I only had dial-up because there is nothing else currently available. At worst the service speed for me at most times has been 30kbs and at most 600kbs. The service has been known to go out, but it is a rarity and it has not done this in recent memory (likely because Virgin Mobile burnt some bridges by changing their plans from a truly unlimited data plan with the speed to back it up).Anyways, the device itself is pretty easy to set up and should not require a call to tech-support...with that said, when I have called them in the early morning they have... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 28, 2011

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  Great Value and Great for Entertainment, Don't Expect The Best Though.

  This Mifi is very useful. Simply turn it on, put in your pocket and turn on your tablet/smarpthone/laptop.Walmart has an exclusive $20/1Gb/month plan on their stores, which is great value. Although the item does what it does, there are some problems. In the southestern part of the USA, along the highways, the service cuts off. I can't explain why (poor coverage) but why wont they cover there? It's annoying. For some reason, as soon as you try to charge this thing, it turns on and it gets hot QUICK! I mean, really quick! I've never, ever, seen a small electronic get hot/warm that quick. It scares a little, because it makes you question the longetivity. Either way, it works and I take care of mine. I really do. Also, maybe I'm crazy and demanding but the speed *should* be faster. For surfing blogs, e-mail, small videos and forums it's fine. However, videos and gaming shouldnt be in your list. You'll burn through it and be frustrated by the slow speeds.You should... 4/5 Fez - See all my reviews This review is from: Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Prepaid Mobile Hotspot (Virgin Mobile) (Wireless Phone Accessory) This Mifi is very useful. Simply turn it on, put in your pocket and turn on your tablet/smarpthone/laptop.Walmart has an exclusive $20/1Gb/month plan on their stores, which is great value. Although the item does what it does, there are some problems. In the southestern part of the USA, along the highways, the service cuts off. I can't explain why (poor coverage) but why wont they cover there? It's annoying. For some reason, as soon as you try to charge this thing, it turns on and it gets hot QUICK! I mean, really quick! I've never, ever, seen a small electronic get hot/warm that quick. It scares a little, because it makes you question the longetivity. Either way, it works and I take care of mine. I really do. Also, maybe I'm crazy and demanding but the speed *should* be faster. For surfing blogs, e-mail, small videos and forums it's fine. However, videos and gaming shouldnt be in your list. You'll burn through it and be frustrated by the slow speeds.You should... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 2, 2011

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  Virgin Mobile is the Worst

  Do NOT go with Virgin Mobile. I was an early adopter, thanks largely to NYTimes tech writer David Pogue's review (and the no contract option). But this thing is simply terrible. For at least 1.5 years, I have tried in numerous areas to make this work--Boston, NY, New Orleans, and the hinterlands of Alabama and the Florida panhandle--all to no avail. It really even has the hardest time just giving you enough juice to do e-mail (spotty service, often just doesn't even work at all). A very frustrating device, esp. after you have paid your fee and simply want to do basic web surfing and basic social network and e-mail functions. And forget it if you actually want to talk to a human being at Virgin Mobile. I think I have spoke with a human once, at most. In short, really stinks. Do yourself a favor--go elsewhere. Can't say enough bad things about it. 1/5 Jeff Jones (Norfolk, VA) - See all my reviews, August 19, 2011

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  List Price: $149.99
  

  Universal Wi-Fi for ultimate compatibility

  experience faster average download speeds of 600 kbps - 1.4 Mbps

  Ready-to-connect with no software to install

  Connect up to 5 devices simultaneously

  What's in the Box: MiFi Broadband2Go Prepaid Mobile Hotspot, AC charger, USB cable, battery, carrying pouch

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  Modern Times Wonders KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Florida

  Movie
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  Brought Back Memories

  As a kid growing up with the early flights as big news stories, I was interested in watching this overview. And, that's what this episode is. When I saw it was eleven minutes long, I knew it wasn't a full treatment of the history and details of the complex. This, however, is the only real negative about this program. I enjoyed it. 4/5 Viewer - See all my reviews This review is from: Modern Times Wonders KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Florida (Amazon Instant Video) As a kid growing up with the early flights as big news stories, I was interested in watching this overview. And, that's what this episode is. When I saw it was eleven minutes long, I knew it wasn't a full treatment of the history and details of the complex. This, however, is the only real negative about this program. I enjoyed it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 23, 2013

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  Kinda interesting

  Will show to my grandson. Don't get me wrong~ it's cool, in a newsreel kinda way. Seeing the size and scal of the rocket's was awesome. That we had the smarts to get that propelled off the eart and have them do what they have done is amazing. Worth going to see these things in person would be stunning. 3/5 Callie - See all my reviews This review is from: Modern Times Wonders KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Florida (Amazon Instant Video) Will show to my grandson. Don't get me wrong~ it's cool, in a newsreel kinda way. Seeing the size and scal of the rocket's was awesome. That we had the smarts to get that propelled off the eart and have them do what they have done is amazing. Worth going to see these things in person would be stunning. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 10, 2013

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  Mobile Application (AluminumApp)
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  Beach Clock: Directional Sign - Beach, Cabanas, Ice Cream, Showers and Umbrella Rentals - Follow Me - 6.5" Diameter

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  Rating (1 reviews):

  (2.0/5)

  

  A LOT smaller than it looks

  This clock is really cute, but at only 6 1/2" in diameter it is SOOOOOO small, you can't even read it from across the room. It is ridiculously overpriced for it's VERY small size. Don't waste your money. 2/5 C. Wegner (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Beach Clock: Directional Sign - Beach, Cabanas, Ice Cream, Showers and Umbrella Rentals - Follow Me - 6.5" Diameter This clock is really cute, but at only 6 1/2" in diameter it is SOOOOOO small, you can't even read it from across the room. It is ridiculously overpriced for it's VERY small size. Don't waste your money. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 5, 2012

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  Shows directional signs pointing to:- Beach, Cabanas, Ice Cream, Showers and Umbrella Rentals

  Clock face approximately 6.5" diameter

  Beach clock - Shades of blue

  Great beach ocean or nautical decor - New

  Requires a single AA battery, not included

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  Good Time Golf Orlando Florida

  DVD (TravelVideoStore)
  List Price: $14.95
  

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  Rivalries: Florida vs. Georgia

  Movie
  

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  The Complete Guide to Your First Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Plan from the Experts Who Do It Every Day

  Book (Atlantic Publishing Company (FL))
  

  Rating (14 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Loaded with factual error! Avoid this title!

  This book is superficial and factually inaccurate throughout. It starts in the first few pages where she says the U.S. dollar is backed by gold (It's not) Then come the obviously phony and exagerated rags to riches case studies, interspersed with advertisements from her fellow realtors, including their phone numbers! Then there's the sloppy writing that, as one of many possible examples, on page 66 values a property using the same $1000. a month rent to figure both the net operating income and the gross rent multiplier, resulting in the wrong calculation of property value!! The mistaken info just keeps coming and coming.I suspect those positives reviews here are from total real estate neophytes or, more likely, plants by her fellow realtors whose ads appear in this book. Avoid! I sent it back! There are many better titles around. 1/5 K. G. McCann (Maryland) - See all my reviews, June 18, 2009

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  The first (and best) place to prepare for real estate investment

  If you're ready to begin investing in your first rental property, or you represent a general lending library catering to new investors and real estate acquirers, then The Complete Guide to Your First Rental Property is an essential pick. The Complete Guide to Your First Rental Property covers the basics of property selection, acquisition, marketing, housing regulations, taxes, and more. The first (and best) place to prepare for real estate investment. 5/5 Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Complete Guide to Your First Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Plan from the Experts Who Do It Every Day (Paperback) If you're ready to begin investing in your first rental property, or you represent a general lending library catering to new investors and real estate acquirers, then The Complete Guide to Your First Rental Property is an essential pick. The Complete Guide to Your First Rental Property covers the basics of property selection, acquisition, marketing, housing regulations, taxes, and more. The first (and best) place to prepare for real estate investment. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 13, 2008

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  A must read!

  This book was a very interesting read, especially for those individuals who are looking to find an extra line of income. Instead of just throwing out random facts, the author actually gives supporting statistics and "investor insights" into different options for obtaining a rental property.One of the more interesting things that I learned from this book was how to use my 401(k) to purchase a rental property - considering the uncertainty of the future of the Social Security system, it is nice to know that I can take use what I've already set aside and have a guaranteed source of income when I reach retirement age.The author also provides helpful strategies for renting a property, maintaining the rental unit and also landlord/tenant relations. All in all, this books was more than helpful and should be required reading for anyone who is even considering getting into the property rental game 4/5 B. Thomas (Georgia) - See all my reviews, June 24, 2008

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