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Justin Pumpr
  • Oakland, CA
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Owner-occupied Duplex Landlord

Justin Pumpr
  • Oakland, CA
Posted

Hi all,

I'm about to close on my first ever property which is a duplex unit that I intend to live in half of and rent the other half of. 

What are some best practices/tips for landlords living in the same building as their tenants?

  •  Do I let them know I am the landlord? If not, how do I collect rent from them without using a property management company?
  •  Who do I get them to call when something goes wrong? I'll setup a google voice number, but then they will obviously know I am the landlord.
  • Any tips for dealing with them on the day to day basis?
  • Can I impose quiet hours?

These are just some questions. Any other advice you have would be great either for finding tenants, or once I have tenants. Thanks!

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