Say there’s a way to sidestep the door-opener issue.

What do other property managers consider, actually do, or add to their tenant screening criteria to cover retirees?

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

Proceeds could be reinvested in better-performing assets across multiple doors.Our goal is to build appreciation over cash flow, acquiring 1-4 doors/year to allow my wife to retire by 50.

My daughter moved out of the DADU over my garage in 2024 and into an apartment I rented for her, but we will probably buy her a condo or small house within two years.

If family lives in the main home and friends stay for free in the garage, the property remains a primary residence, but there’s no rental income or tax benefits.

Mail, knock in door, phone call? 

Hi LaSha, I'm a semi newer investor myself but I've managed to scale to 9 doors across Memphis and Detroit.

I preach to everyone to avoid lenders that float your rate until the appraisal is back, it opens the door for a bait and switch.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.