In anticipation, a big fat thank you!!

What services would you like to see in your unit; new paint, carpet, washer dryer, cable, security, new doors, windows, out side lights, alarmLet them know you want to improve the apartmentsNegotiate with the tenants, agree on a rent increase to cover the up-gradesAs a bonus, agree not to increase their rent for another 2 yearsA gift of a fat turkeys for the holidaysAn end of year bonus for paying on timeA gift certificate for something they may like I consider a tenant a customer, take good care of them and you'll find you will get your rent as agreed.Remember "late charges" increases your net also.Be kind and understanding when tenants don't pay on time, listen to their excuses or problems, you may be able to help them.Tenants are just like us, we all have problems at times, a little leverage, understanding and kindness goes a long way.......they won't forget you.When we have tenants with financial problems I consul with them, we talk about how to earn extra money (that is usually what the problem is...lack of money).I suggest different ways they can earn money without a job; if your tenant is handy; painting, plumbing, roofing, fixing cars, teaching a course, bookkeeping.

At the same time, I will also put someone on the back burner the second I start to feel the price creep.

Now that I am starting the real estate journey I have made a burner Facebook, thats private.

I inherited the tenants on year long leases and have put that project on the back burner until their lease expires.

The critters eat fat and protein (food and pee).  

I doubt the gas co had anything to do with it as they merely supply the fuel source to the burner.

If you decide you want to put college on the back burner and maybe go later, so be it.It's 2019. 

Just because he collected millions and charged hefty fees , his investors did nt automatically get big fat checksI came across and saw lot of hard working contractors , who are open minded , reasonable , big picture oriented , affordable and make lot of money . 

first investor "I had one on the back burner that I haven't closed on, and this project ran too long.