All Forum Posts by: E.S. Burrell

@Pete Storseth

I list my rentals on Craigslist and have good results. To weed out scams, I except phone calls only. No texting. I screen really well and go from there. I wouldn’t eliminate it.

@Heath Jones

Yes, Put all adults on the lease and do background checks.

@Kenneth Burke

I have seven properties split under four separate LLC's. Recommended by my attorney and CPA. I have absolutely nothing in my name and when I sign anything, I sign, "My name, manager". I feel protected for the most part.

 Yeah, I thought it would be an interesting show since we are landlords. Thanks 

@Robert Smith

Not at the expert level yet but I don’t include washers or dryers in my rentals. I don’t want the calls for repairs. All my rentals come with stove and fridge. In addition, if I purchase a home with a garbage disposal, I take it out. Don’t want calls on that either.

In my opinion, It’s the mere fact....”She even mentioned in passing to my wife that she would hate to have to sue us if she fell.” Why even go there without giving the LL  the chance to look at the problem and fix it. The word “sue” can get anyone stressed and on edge.  That statement was unnecessary.   

Your on the right track. Cut some of the wording though

@Hunter Fitch

First, I would be livid! Then after I have calmed down, I would contact my insurance company, lawyer, take a 1000 pictures, fix the stairs, take a 1000 more pics and not renew the lease. She is going to have you on edge until her lease terminates. This is not the end. She has more up her sleeve. This is her M.O. Did you get a chance to talk to her previous landlords/references ?

@Erik Whiting

Well said!

Reading all these comments, my question is....is it worth it?