The Scary Truth About Rental Properties!!!

In this episode, Matt the Lumberjack Landlord and Dion take over while Mike is on vacation to discuss the gritty realities of managing rental properties. From dealing with evictions and abandoned pets to navigating tenant issues and maintenance challenges, they share personal experiences and practical advice for landlords. They emphasize the importance of self-management, having contingency plans, and learning from past mistakes to streamline property management. Tune in to hear their stories and strategies for making the financial journey in real estate a bit smoother. [00:00] - Introduction to the episode and overview of the topics: tenants, termites, and toilets. [00:20] - Diane's preference for self-management and the reasons behind it. [01:58] - Recent eviction experience and handling abandoned pets. [03:36] - Importance of knowing state and local laws regarding tenant abandonment. [04:52] - Dealing with tenants who leave pets and the role of law enforcement. [05:59] - Addressing tenant education and setting clear expectations. [07:58] - Planning for property damages and the importance of immediate action. [09:39] - The math of time: Why allowing late rent payments can set tenants up for failure. [11:17] - Differences between real estate investing and ownership in terms of effort and involvement. [13:46] - Lessons learned from bad tenant decisions and the value of a structured approach. Matt the Lumberjack Landlord on Instagram: Lumberjack Landlord Dion Talk Financial Freedom: Dion Talk Join the School Community: One Rental at a Time Thanks for joining us in this insightful episode. If you enjoyed our discussion, please rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Stay tuned for more practical advice and stories from the trenches of real estate investing. 📖 BUY One Rental at a Time https://amzn.to/3jt3JFx 📣 Audible Version Here https://amzn.to/3jtLDTQ OR 🏆 Buy 15 Conversations with Real Estate Millionaires https://amzn.to/3JwEsVm Dion from Dion Talk is Narrator!!! NOW ON AUDIBLE https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BDPSZW3Y/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-322007&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_322007_rh_us 📸 INSTAGRAM: Please follow. Daily original content! https://www.instagram.com/onerentalatatime/ 📬 (MUST JOIN!) PRIVATE Facebook Group: One Rental at a Time Works This is a VERY private group that is only available to my students of "How to Get Started One Rental at a Time" In the group, you will be around hundreds of other students all doing the work. Please introduce yourself when you join! JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3tEQhRm TEACHABLE COURSES: Join the THOUSANDS of students changing their financial future with DAILY execution! 💎 How to Get Started One Rental at a Time: This course is changing lives! Investors focus and do the daily work required to learn their market and only do GOOD Deals. JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3uDrkHq 💸 Get Money Right: This course is about making you the CFO of your money. It shows you how choices can keep you poor or set you free. It highlights your Financial Health Score and provides a monthly budget to help you track spending. JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3wbN9yr 📲 MENTORING OPTION: I built my courses to run without me but some folks find themselves in interesting situations and they want to ask questions directly. So after much thought I have created this option that includes one “30 Minute Mentoring” session that can be used at students request. JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3hivsc5 ✍️ FREE COURSE: I put together a Free Course so people can get to know me a little more and have fun getting started with no cost. JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3hdMbgK 📣AUDIOBOOK: https://amzn.to/3jtLDTQ PLEASE LEAVE 5 Stars! *** Tag me on IG with a book selfie! 🧢 MERCH: I have created some fun merchandise designed by my daughter. Check out Merch Page here: https://one-rental-at-a-time.myshopify.com/