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Landlording ain't always fun... (photos of the FIRE included)

Brandon Turner
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So, this post is NOT meant to scare you, newbies. But... this is gonna freak you out :) 

This tenant is in the process of being evicted. To make matters worse, he lit his kitchen on fire; accidentally, supposedly. Anyway... this is what I'm dealing with these days. This is the rental I've had the longest. Same tenant for 8 years, suddenly stopped paying and turned into satan. 

Below are the "Before" and "After" photos. You'll know which is which...

#ThisIsWhyWeScreenTenants #ThisIsWhyWeHaveInsurance 

I'll be writing a LONG post on this when it's all resolved. In the meantime... enjoy! 

And here's today's photoshoot: 

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    Carlos Enriquez
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    It would be such a coincidence if that guy's car caught fire "accidentally" of course, from a faulty carburetor on a hot engine.

    Glad you have insurance!

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