I Hope This Isn't Bragging
I say that because of my previous thread about a tenant giving some homemade fudge with last month's rent.
I was invited to share Thanksgiving dinner with one of my tenants and his family at their apartment. I was deeply moved by such a generous act. I declined as graciously as possible, letting them know how much I truly appreciated their offer. I did have other plans, but would have declined as it would have been inappropriate, and getting too close to a tenant...as a landlord, we need to keep a business relationship with our tenants.
Again, I realize this may sound like bragging, but that is not my intent.
I just want to illustrate that if you screen well, get quality people in your buildings, treat them with respect, make timely repairs, keep your building up, being a landlord can be very rewarding, and I don't mean financially.
God bless all of you this Thanksgiving.
Arnie