Strong Tenant Laws & How to Protect Yourself

[Paloma Wodehouse]

Hello,

I want to buy a duplex in an area with strong tenant laws. Beyond carefully vetting the tenants, how can an investor protect themselves from squatters if we want to sell years down the road? Or replace a bad tenant say who is paying? 

[Theresa Harris]

I'd start by talking to others who are landlords or property managers in your area.  There are places that are tenant friendly and then there is California which is at another level completely.

Have you thought about buying elsewhere?  You might be able to find something in a neighbouring state to the east which is within driving distance.