I want to become a landlord.

I don't see seasoned investors buying these types of properties for the most part.So then in my mind these newer investors are buying properties that have minimal returns because they do not have the experience to properly analyze a purchase price.If you are buying TURN KEY you are paying for it.If you want some easy don't expect to get rich off of it.These new investors in my opinion would be better off handing the money over to a seasoned investor who will purchase properly and give them the returns wanted WITHOUT the headache of land lording or overpaying.Again I have never used a turn key company.I just know based on many accounts of others buying through them that many times it does not work in their favor.I have yet to see an independant third party that bought post everywhere that they are cash flowing great and would use turn key again.Instead it's nightmare after nightmare.If I have to deal with a properties nightmares I will do the work and reap ALL the forced equity I wring out of it.Not overpay for lipstick and then be fixing problem after problem.Before you buy in that area go to the eviction court and see how many cases are processing a month?

I have never seen cases similar to this work out for the landlord of the management company trying to collect.

For Florida landlords, make sure your insurance agent is aware of "wind mitigation" coverage.

For electric and gas I have landlord agreements with the power company.

The owner is a long term investor (Landlord), and appears to not be so motivated.

I have 13 rentals and several years’ experience as a landlord.

Any interest earned is paid to the landlord... or as the landlord directs.

Landlord charged with attempted murder after trying to remove tenants with forklift.Whoops . . .I can definitely see how crazy tenants might drive a landlord, but that isn't the way to do it folks.

His response "who cares the landlord will pay for it" was not what I wanted to hear.Be careful with vendors and rental property, some do not realize or care that a real person has to pay for their services.