BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Landlords, What Are Your Wildest Tenant Stories?

Nov 20, 2024
Dive into the wild world of landlords as they share jaw-dropping tenant stories! From living room toilets to identity theft, these anecdotes will leave you questioning reality. Not all tenants are nightmares; some transform their lives with a little support. Discover why it's crucial to vet tenants and hear about unconventional ways to build rapport, like taking shots with them. With humor and hard lessons, this journey highlights the unpredictable side of property management and the potential for personal connection.
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ANECDOTE

Unexpected Guest

  • Dave Meyer shared a house hacking experience where a drunk woman was found asleep on his couch.
  • The woman claimed the tenant, CJ, allowed her to sleep there, highlighting the importance of secure entrances.
ANECDOTE

Stolen Identity

  • Henry Washington recounts a story of a tenant using a stolen identity, "Samantha Suarez," who passed background checks.
  • His wife uncovered the fraud through online searches, revealing the tenant's true identity and fraudulent documents.
ADVICE

Tenant Relationships

  • Maintain good tenant relationships, even when enforcing rules.
  • Dave Meyer's story about resolving a cleaning dispute with former tenants years later in Amsterdam highlights this.
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