All Forum Posts by: E.S. Burrell

I manage about 400 rentals in a town of 9,500 people so I see existing renters inquire about my other rentals all the time, not realizing they are mine. You just have to learn that tenants are always going to look out for their best interests, not yours.

Personally, I wouldn't respond. Moving him out of one unit and into another doesn't benefit you unless the market is difficult. You have to deal with a new tenant at the larger house anyone, but moving your existing tenant would result in a second turnover, which is always going to cost you something. If it's fairly easy to find a tenant for the larger home, then find a new tenant for the larger home.

The good news? He's $125 below market and you know he's willing/capable of paying more! Sounds like someone should be hit with a rent increase at the next renewal.

He looking so eventually he’s going to move. So I’m definitely going to raise the rent for the next tenant.

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Originally posted by @Sean Conklin:

I agree. If this person is a good tenant, you definitely do not want him to feel “embarrassed” when he finds out that you own the other property as well. I recently purchased a rental property that is larger than the one my current tenants were living in (I own that one as well) and asked them if they would be interested in moving over and they jumped at the chance. They pay an additional $300 more a month now, but they love the extra space.

That’s a good idea! I was thinking from now on, I should give my current tenants first dibs on my vacant rentals especially if it’s an upgrade.

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Originally posted by @Joe S.:

Originally posted by @E.S. Burrell:

The house is bigger than where he is living now and in a better area. Right, I don’t want to put him or myself in an awkward situation.

You must be big-time owning all the rentals in town. :-)

LOL!!! I wish :-)… one of these days!!!

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The house is bigger than where he is living now and in a better area. Right, I don’t want to put him or myself in an awkward situation.

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Hi,

I posted a listing on Zillow and received an application from one of my current tenants asking for an application. He doesn’t know it’s my listing. We were just at the property last Monday for 4 hours doing repairs and landscaping and he was there the whole entire time talking to us and offering to help. He said nothing about moving. He continues to tell us that we are very good LL and appreciates us. I’m kinda wondering why he didn’t ask if we had any other vacancies. He is an excellent tenant and I don’t want to lose him but understand that people move on. Apparently he’s looking and I’m preparing myself for the 30 notice. He is month to month and has been a tenant for a little over two years. The advertised rent is $400 more than his current rent. His current rent is $125 below market. I’m scratching my head….

Do I:

1) Call him and say, “Hey, I see you requested an application for another property that I own…”

2) Send him the application and say nothing and let him figure out it’s me?

Has anyone ever been in this situation?

Thanks in advance.

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@Mac Boeve why waste your time confronting him when the abused is ok with him coming back around. It sounds like she’s not scared for her life and is not out to protect the best interest of your family. If you say something to him, both of them will gang up on you and she’ll defend him. She’s on a month to month so give her 30 days notice before the drama starts. This is what I would do.

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@Max T. My tenant’s drain backed up. The plumber pulled out hair, feminine products, and a sock. I forwarded the bill to the tenant. It clogged again and the plumber could not find the source so I paid it the second time. The THIRD time, plumber pulled out wipes. Tenant paid the bill.

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@Trevor Murphy if it’s asbestos, do not touch it, get it professionally removed. Period. Just trust me.

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@Patricia Steiner I agree.

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Follow @Nathan G. advice. He just saved your life. I’m waiting for your next post to say…” I’m debt freeeeeee”. I’m rooting for you.

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