Is there any wonder that there are so many tired landlords out there? Dealing with tenants can be frustrating, time consuming, and costly…

Certainly, the majority of tenants are relatively “good” (but remember… they ARE renting and don’t have the same pride of ownership that owners have). Even so, there are a few really bad apples that can cause substantial damage to your properties and cause you a lot of unnecessary frustration.

The only real landlord protection is being proactive and not giving ANY wiggle room at any time. You will hear sob stories. You will be called names. Your tenants may even threaten to sue you (yes, they usually don’t have a single leg to stand on, but they will still threaten!).

When you’re a landlord, you’re ALWAYS the “defendant”!

However, there are a few CRITICAL THINGS that you can do to protect yourself as a landlord. Continue reading →