Haven't inspected my rental house for a looonnggg time...

[Matt Gilroy]

I've had the same tenant in my SFR rental for years and years. He's not one to call me with any issues unless they are legitimate so I'm rarely there. It's been a few years since I've walked through the house. I've always felt like I was invading my tenants privacy by entering the house but after listening to so many property managers/landlords on the podcasts, I want to be more proactive in inspecting the house.

How do I change the tone after so many years of being very hands-off? I'd like to inspect the house and see what I'm looking at for either turning it over or flipping it in the Spring and know more about how long it will take him to move out since I'm not likely going to renew the lease.