What kind of car do you....

[Michael J.]

...use when visiting rental properties or meeting with tenants/applicants?

I noticed the what kind of car threads are popular so I figured this was an interesting question and a twist on the what type of car do you drive type threads.

This topic always interests me. IMO its better to drive something not too flashy when working with tenants or applicants, doing repairs ect. My work vehicle is a great condition 2002 4Runner and I think it is a little too fancy some times, not that a 2002 4Runner is anything special. It does make me chuckle when I see tenants that can't pay rent and drive a better car than their LL, I don't chuckle if they are my tenants, lol.

I've talked to REI (AKA the PM as far as anyone else is concerned) that drive Corvette's, BMW's, Porches etc. to rental properties! Not that that is bad, whatever works for you but I am curious to hear how it goes or if there have ever been any problems driving nice cars to properties.