The ability to save on the amount of the interest rate you are being charged…. month after month….. year after year… 2 or 3 % or more is huge.

I always kept all the repairs on me for the same reason, I also charged higher than market rent.

I was curious what other landlords out there do for their tenants that is "above and beyond" what is written in their leases to retain good tenants.I'll start: :whistle: Plant an herb garden for them to useInstall washer/dryer - no charge for useYour turn:

I will charge anywhere from 4-6%.

I understand the poor very well, since I was charged with oversight of over 1200 public housing units as a commissioner, a very active commissioner at that!

I suppose if you have lots of problems with the house and have the money for several $50.00 copays then they could be a good thing, because electricians, plumbers, etc all charge an arm and a leg just to come out not to mention the $75.00 an hour the charge; so I guess it depends on your circumstances.Susan

Can I charge the tenant to fix the drains?

They charged us 350.00.

Where do you live that you can buy a fourplex for just $130K and charge only $475?

My best suggestion is simple: try to find contractors that are willing to work without trip charges.