Alleged Self-Help Eviction Goes Tragically Wrong

[John Nachtigall]

Such a tragedy

https://meaww.com/three-people-arrested-utah-real-...

The tenets claim he was doing an illegal eviction, given their general character it is hard to believe them.  Entirely possible he was just trying to talk to them.  I am sure the lack of rent payments was a real hardship on the landlord.   Who knows what really happened, just a terrible thing all around.  

[Steve Vaughan]

This is just sad.  Hobby LL father of 4 going over personally to a unit to 'collect rent'.  

People, this is not worth it.  With all the talk of being a LL like it's sexy or something so you can achieve FI so you can do what you want.

Landlording should not be a hobby for novices dealing with the shady. These are not your office colleagues. Not all people are good.

Screen.  Check references.  Be wary of 'stories' and no rental history.  I guarantee these people started feeding this poor guy a story from go.

Do not collect rent personally.  They can get their butt to the bank themselves or use online platforms.

Use the buddy system.  Preferrably a large ugly buddy.  Ladies especially.  Be careful out there.