Check out the BP podcast show #202 Escaping the Rat Race Through Rental properties with and show #8 Learning to be Profitable but Ethical Landlord with Al Williamson.

Rats that prey on new people are just that and it's sad.Shortcuts cost.

I am starting my journey on BP today and I am excited to meet everybody here.My 'Why' is to create a sustainable business that gets me out of 'the rat race' and into a comfortable lifestyle that supports my family.

I just got notification that I owe another $330 for a "rat problem". once again, no proof of any sort. just a bill. so my question: any good companies out there that are not above the 10% fee, or should I just expect to pay a higher percentage for good service in indy?

We also charge $25.00 pet rent for their little rat dogs etc.... per pet.  

Rats are not to bad in the sense they they dont chew wires or pipes as often as mice. 

At this point I go straight to the mat with anybody that’s late more than 6 days with an eviction notice, to start the 30 day process of notification (in TN a landlord friendly state).

Situations that I have stepped into that make life interesting are meth-ed hoarders, crack heads, gangs, porn production, prostitution ring, rats, raccoons, bad remodeling, half finished construction jobs, fire (but not brimstone), flood, heirs that were in prison...good grief..just a whole bunch of trouble. 

I don't think I'll ever actually retire, but working when you don't have to isn't the same as being forced into the rat race. 

Thirty years in the rat race and in a few years if I play this right, I could surpass all W2 earnings with cash flowing rental real estate.