Renovation Report; I have not busted my hump like that in a long while. I had about 3 & 1/2 weeks to do an almost gut remodel. When my tenant left unexpectedly in July I assumed I would be in for a long leisurely rehab. Luckily, it was not a money issue to hurry up … Continue reading Rental Renovation
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Demolition Complete
This is an update to my ongoing FIRST rental unit Saga. My inherited tenant left unexpectedly and now I have to renovate the poorly laid out apartment on the first floor. I got suckered into feeling bad for a family of 3 with pets that are about to lose their current housing and wanted to … Continue reading Demolition Complete
FrankenApartment
This is my current rental property dilemma. A tenant unexpectedly left as of July 1. The unit is now sitting empty because, of course, my vacation was also in July. I was hoping to get in at least a years worth of rent before I had to contemplate this question; Forgo any rents for a … Continue reading FrankenApartment
It’s Not You, It’s Me; A Tenant Leaves
Just when I thought everything was rolling in a positive direction, I get hit with this text from my tenant; Just so you know we will be leaving our unit by the end of the month. An opportunity came through to rent the house next door. We understand that this means we lose our security … Continue reading It’s Not You, It’s Me; A Tenant Leaves
Maria-in-law on Firmer Ground?
This post is all about a follow up on my wayward sister-in-law. If you will recall the last time we visited A Problem Like Maria, my sister-in-law was an albatross around my neck. I am happy to say that things have moved in a positive direction since then. Some small credit is owing to myself … Continue reading Maria-in-law on Firmer Ground?