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Updated over 6 years ago,
Should I meet my tenants?
I own a rental property in a town 3,000+ miles from where I live. I have never seen it in person and obviously have not met the tenants in person. In a few weeks I will be in town visiting family. Should I go introduce myself to the tenants?
I have been mostly self-managing so I have talked to them several times to schedule maintenance and contractors and they are very nice.
Here's my thought:
I don't want to meet them. I think can make more rational decisions, ie. "stick to the lease agreement" type decisions, business decisions if I don't. Meaning it would be much easier to evict a tenant for not paying rent if I didn't meet her adorable 5yr old boy (as an example)..
Curious to hear other's opinions on this!