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All Forum Posts by: Tina Lee

Tina Lee has started 78 posts and replied 190 times.

Hi, for those who are living off their rental income, what do you tell people what you do for work? ( you don’t want to tell them how many property you own or anything private)

1) property management

2) real estate portfolio management

3) ——- something else , please describe

Yes, you guys will be surprised how many agents present me with their clients who sales shoes for living and makes over 100k but when I see the tax return they are collecting un-employment benefits. Or similar story like they are small business owner with ton of cash on hand etc.

Thank you so Much @Wesley W., that’s the answer I was looking for as I felt pressured by the agent with all fair housing documents and persist emails. 



Quote from @Tina Lee:
Quote from @Wesley W.:

Just tell her it's already been rented.  Without any additional information, it does sounds she was trying to bully you into taking her unqualified client with the fair housing stuff.  It's not her job to ensure you comply; it's YOUR job, and it's kind of condescending of her to send you that material as part of a cold approach.  After you've informed her that the unit has been rented, you don't owe her any additional explanation or justification (and I wouldn't give her one - it could only lead to headaches for you).

That's my take as a self-managing landlord.


Quote from @Wesley W.:

Just tell her it's already been rented.  Without any additional information, it does sounds she was trying to bully you into taking her unqualified client with the fair housing stuff.  It's not her job to ensure you comply; it's YOUR job, and it's kind of condescending of her to send you that material as part of a cold approach.  After you've informed her that the unit has been rented, you don't owe her any additional explanation or justification (and I wouldn't give her one - it could only lead to headaches for you).

That's my take as a self-managing landlord.


Undestood. Thanks everyone. Was hoping to hear advice from landlord.
I already replied once . What bothers me is all legal document he attached on email about fair housing thing. I Undestand but seems like extremely unnesary. 


Hi,

I posted a rental online, and an agent emailed me about his tenant, who has an unqualified credit score (around 600). I already had someone interested in submitting an application, so I did not reply to the agent’s email.

His email included attachments, such as a Fair Housing PDF and other legal documents, which I did not want to engage with. He sent 2 follow up emails, and I took down the listing about three days ago, yet he is still emailing me his client’s information along with the Fair Housing PDF and other documents.

I do not want to deal with pushy people or those who try to pressure me. The applicant I have now has a 720 credit score and is well-qualified.

Can I just ignore this agent since the listing is already removed, or should I formally inform him that the apartment is off the market? I mean what kind of agent will email you 3 emails in 1 week without you even reply to them 

Thank you.

Thank you all for taking your time to reply to me! I will tell my tenant no.

Thank you all, so the apartment is the market rent apartment , you can find a apartment might $100 cheaper for one bedroom but is not same size, they one bedroom I have is about two bedroom size . A kitchen with dinning table and chair. For same size one bedroom I am under charge my tenant for about $50 to $100 dollar.

Hi everyone, my tenant Sarah sent me a message asking if I could keep her rent the same this year. Her email was polite, and she expressed appreciation for the home and my role as a landlord. However, she often has small requests, and I have always tried to accommodate them.


she is those typic tenant who sweet talk to you but constantly bugging you and won’t let you increase her rent. Fake nice drama tenant I called.

When she first moved in, she mentioned the words lawyer( altho is upstair tenant isuue to me) and  I told her to go ahead. Last time, when I tried to increase the rent by just $35, she fought hard, and I had to tell her to either accept the increase or move out. Now, she is reaching out three months ahead of her lease expiration to ask for no increase again.

How can I politely but firmly tell her there is no way i am keeping the rent the same? If you have dealt with a similar situation, I’d appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Thank you everyone. I have decide not to out it for now. And decide to add later


again I apreciated everyone’s advice! Thank you