We recently sold our two rental units AND our personal home... and so glad we sold it when we did! Now totally unencumbered, financially comfortable, retired and ready to relocate to an environment more conducive to the lifestyle we want --- relaxing by the beach, enjoying the beautiful weather, friendly people and our new home.
So happy for you! We've been debating about whether or not to sell two of our three properties we own in CA to pay off the third where we live, so that we can relax more, but everyone tells us to hang on to our properties, because they're hard to come by in our area, and we paid very little for them back in the day, and have good rental potential. What thoughts & criteria helped you make your decision to let it all go. We're so afraid of regret, but also yearn for more freedom. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give.
Yes! We have one rental with a small balance and our current home has a small balance. Current tenant is great. We told her we would possibly be selling in one year, when she signed her lease last year. Her lease terms in August. She's never been late on rent. She's expressed she wants to purchase at the end of her lease. We're in our late 40's and I'm ready to be stress free. Hubs is on board, we're selling.
I've learned that people who don't care about their credit WILL NOT care about yours. I do love that you helped her out but I'm sad that what you did for her is not considered or appreciated. God will provide for you because of your beautiful heart posture!
If it's not family this is ABSOLUTELY true. Oh, this person is rich, had more opportunities then me, deserves to have someone take advantage of them etc etc. They don't look at the focus and energy it took to get to for their victim to get to that point in their life. It's the epitome of entitlement...sad and gross.
My husband and I had credit scores in the 500s because I was a drug addict and ruined both of ours. It's taken years, but we're both around 750 now. I'm so thankful our landlord took a chance on us. Not only have we never once been late, we've always been a month ahead.
You have been complaining about this tenant for some time now. She should find another place to live. Sounds like her income has increased because they almost double her share of the payment. When she is ready to leave, she will leave you without a thought and no back rent. She is going to buy herself a nice home with all of the money she is saving from not paying you.
These ungrateful ppl...I’m already gearing up to take my tenant to court. I can’t live off of hopes and prayers. May’s rent not paid in full, now June is here. Between June & July if I don’t have a plan set from her she’ll get that 30 day notice. Ive already researched her financials and will not only go after that, but will put a lien on her personal home
I’m a renter and I feel your pain. My current place I’m getting on a discount like 30% of what the landlord wants because she’s so scared to rent to other people and she already has a good history with me. I’ve seen first hand, from property line disputes to tenants squatting and refusing to pay her rent when she has already let them live there for little to nothing. Niceness is taken advantage of and assertiveness makes you evil so you can’t win. Renters have too many rights.
Choose your own peace of mind. However , as more people back away from confrontation with wickedness, wickedness increases. Soon wickedness will show up in land investments and everywhere ther is a soft-hearted person to steal from.
Some people are probably taking advantage of this moratoriam but many really could not afford to pay their rent, if you loose more than 20% of your income you could be out on the streets cause your living paycheck to paycheck and income covers bills with nothing much left over, I lost over 40% of my income caus l had to stay home with my son
@ReeRee I agree with you on the people that have lost their jobs or a substantial amount of their income, not being able to pay their mortgage or rent. I hate you have had to experience this. But her tenant is on section 8 and was only supposed to pay $199 per month. She also stated section 8 raised the amount her tenant had to pay now after re-evaluating her income. Maybe she just doesn’t want to pay due to the circumstances. But you never know. Hope things get better for you, for everyone 💜💜💜
She received stimulus money for herself and her children plus she will also receive the child stimulus monthly payment beginning in July. Just one stimulus payment could have paid her rent for the months she did not pay, but her tenant decided not to. I wonder if her tenant realizes if she does not pay her rent every month and she is evicted that she will lose her section 8 eligibility and never be able to receive it again.
Yeah, this tenant may turn out to be her blessing... this tenant is helping this landlord to find the resolve(probably for the first time) to set boundaries for herself. If you want to be in business, than approach this like a responsible business person. It's just like getting into any relationship: Remember, Luv is NOTHING without R*E*S*P*E*C*T. You got to respect yourself first. You put no one before yourself -- Please know that compassionate and generous people will always be magnets for USERS; this is Science!! -- and not just some pithy aphorism from Grandma's book of Wisdom. How are you going to take care of somebody else and their kids, when you have the primary responsibility to take care of yourself. So when you brainstorm any endeavor, you have to know what you expect out of it for yourself first, because you KNOW that your own prosperity is what you are investing your time, money & energy into this for in the 1st place. Yes, I'm saying that assets and liabilities are the same thing, but it's the individual's job to learn how to balance the 2 in her/his own favor -- 1st and foremost. And UA-cam is a great place to get ideas, but it's clear that the real need here, is life screaming at this landlord to take a detached approach to her compassion & generosity, so that she can recognize abuse. Because when you allow yourself to be abused, it only strengths that characteristic in yourself, creating even more of this type of context of experience for her to face in her future. This tenant's behavior is only a projection of what this landlord has yet to examine within herself. This woman might want to consider her own value as being "equal" to the value of the folk that she expresses tolerance and compassion for. I mean it's clear that this tenant does not value this landlord as her equal, since she is giving ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
Just kick her ass off . I removed a squat i just opened his room when he was working packed his stuffs and leave it outside the door he didn't paid for 1 month a tried to scared me with the moratorium shit .no pay no way
It's interesting none of the billions in the stimulus went to landlords but I suspect it's to eliminate small rental property owners. Eventually some of these rental properties will foreclose and get bought up by corporate conglomerates who will be the only entities able to afford them. Lumber, paint, nails, hardware have all DOUBLED in price.
If it wasn't for that Gov't subsidy on that property, yall would be singing a different tune. If the tenants could afford the home, they wouldn't be on section 8. Count your blessings.
@@piplyf not sure what you’re trying to imply. He only has 2 section 8 tenants and the homes are paid off. If it wasn’t we could easily pay it. However, we are happy that the tenants have Section 8 as an opportunity and actually trying to help another tenant get on it, even though it will likely cause him to move out due to lack of availability in the city.
@@ShanaGreen . I wasn't implying anything. I was merely replying to your comment about "the tenants paying the entire time". Which was ONLY possible because of the subsidized payments HUD provided. Had they been required to pay the whole amount, like most people have to do, the situation on your end would have been different had there been a mortgage note. I am well aware of the risks property owners take on when having property. I'm in the industry. Sometimes it means having to pay the mortgage for one reason or another. But nobody gets into real estate investing with the intentions of losing money. It's about building wealth, not losing it. So your comment: "that you could pay the mortgage if need be", was pointless. Paying the mortgage down on an investment property you don't live in is counterproductive. That's called a "Liability" not an "Asset".
@Karim Brown “Karen” seems to have some wise counsel for her to investigate. What do you offer? Your skin color? Uggh!!! The lust of the flesh....GROSS!
That woman is taking advantage of you after you stood up for her. Just goes to show no good deed goes unpunished lol I'm a softhearted landlord and my suggestion is to get a good property manager and remove yourself from the equation. Once tenants get to know you it's amazing what they take for granted. Give an inch and they take a mile with some so I understand why landlords get tough. Good boundaries are a must with good contracts.
All of my mom’s properties are section 8. She got her payments every month from the government and didn’t have to fight with the tenants about the rent moratorium.
I would send her a certified letter that states the total amount of back rent owed and that she should contact you within 7 days to make arrangements or you will proceed with eviction at the advice of Section 8. Also, I’m pretty sure eviction will cause her to lose her Section 8 voucher. If she knows that, she definitely will want to work something out. Otherwise, she’s going to be paying more money for less house. Lastly, you will be surprised how hot the market is right now. You could list the house as-is and still get multiple offers.
I think this is an excellent idea. Put it in writing and give her a deadline to respond to you. If you don't hear from her or she does not keep up with payment arrangements, move to sell. There is no way to get out of this without a loss. Best to be clear on how and when the bleeding will stop. Good luck to you.
Yes there are programs she can apply to get you paid for entire year but you can put in writing that she has to get the process started by certain date and show proof of progress or her eviction date can be the day the eviction Moratorium ends and that’s in June so it’s coming
I agree with this 100%. Your certified letter needs to make the potential consequences clear. 1- an eviction will make it difficult to find housing in the future, especially nice housing. 2- an eviction could cause her to lose her housing voucher. 3- even if evicted she still owes the money and you could go to small claims court which may result in her wages being garnished or property seized.
@@PolvoDeEstrellas77 the landlord doesn't need her the landlord can apply for the back rent and even if she is on section 8 they won't take her voucher but she will get a warning. All the landlord has to do is apply for the program and have her sign it. But if the landlord receives this money she can't evict her because the money is homeless prevention.
This tenant has to go even if she pays the back rent, you've been kind enough and you've taken much more than most! You will come out ahead in the end even if you have to take one step back to move two steps forward. You have to stop the bleeding and regain control and remember you don't need her or any specific tenant everyone is replaceable. You could evict her and update the house on a loan and pay it back with the profit from the new tenant and or the same extra money you used to make up the difference. The house always wins, she's got to go.
Preach!!! And God don't like ugly, so I would Not want to be her shoes because it's going to catch up with her one way or the other because the Lord don't play when it comes to his children 😁👍🏼🌹
I so agree. This kind lady has been way to generous and her tenant has taken advantage of her kindness and generosity. Plus, she received stimulus money for herself and her children, tax refund money, and her tenant will be receiving the child stimulus assistance in July. Yes, this lady has been way to nice and needs to evict her for non payment of rent. But if she is evicted her tenant will loose her section 8 eligibility and she will never be able to receive it again, because she was evicted for failure to pay her rent.
Typically..when people are using section 8, they are responsible for a very small amount of the rent. Section 8 sends the rent they are paying to the landlord.
I'm retired and my daughter (single mother) had to draw unemployment because the courts were closed. With determination and God's help we didn't miss one payment. We never even considered not paying. Some not all people took advantage of the situation. Too many wants "freeoli". I hope things turn better for you.
@@lennysvibe how do you get that money is the root of evil? ( I thought it said that in the Bible too but.) It doesn’t say that in the Bible ,if you are trying to quote the Bible . People are evil because they put the love of money before god.
@@lennysvibe I see signs everywhere where people are hiring . So , if you sign a contract you should honer the contract..if I owe you $200 the point isn’t if you need it or not it’s that I signed a contract to pay you . I like to honer my word no matter what
@@lennysvibe how is someone on section 8 being "targeted by the government and put in jail" you're full of crap. Section 8 is the only thing keeping these people alive. No one is targeting anyone to put them in jail unless they commit crimes. Don't want to go to jail? Don't break the law.
@@lennysvibe it's emulate* . And emulating successful people makes you successful, it doesn't matter if they are white, black, asian, or Hispanic. Stop being a damn racist and putting your own people down because they are striving to make responsible decisions and actually be successful people. She could have decided to not even let her property be rented out to section 8 individuals at all.
Been in the exact same situation in TN. A “very sweet” single mom swindled me into renting to her and then strung me along for 8 months with $100 here and there. Finally I moved to evict and after I did formally and a deputy served the papers they left the next day. Didn’t even cost me any $. Moral of story as hard as it is just cut that cord. I never lost more sleep over one property in my life. I then got with a property management company to handle it for me for $60 a month and it was awesome. After a year they offered to buy the home from me and I made $30k over what I had in it. Came out beautifully.
Evict her, cut your losses. If her balance is $500/mo and she hasn't paid in at least 14 months, that's $7000 that you've already paid out of pocket for her to live in your place. No ma'am. If you can afford to get her out, get her out.
wow we're in a whole pandemic and the tenant is a single mom with THREE CHILDREN!!! Have some compassion. You must work for massa!! The lady had no issues except the one time that the landlord went to bat for her and we hit a pandemic and the only advice you can come up with is throw three kids out on the street to become homeless? Cruel!!! smh!!
Pandemic or not If you are able to pay your rent/house bills you should be paying as usual. Not try to take advantage of the fact we are in a pandemic! We have to stop making excuses for ppl to be irresponsible. I know some were really hit hard while others are using the pandemic as an excuse to keep they money to do whatever.
@@sweetkim303 Well first of all she can't keep her legs closed to say the least! Life is hard enough being alone and trying to pay bills and make ends meet so why would you bring a kid into this world if your not ready financially let alone have three kids? Ever heard of birth control lady? It's amazing how people will try to use there kids as leverage or take advantage of a pandemic or a recession in order to not pay there bills. I'm sure before the pandemic when things were good she never thought of saving up some money and have an emergency fund for a rainy day. After all with three kids you can easily get a tax return for almost $10k! When I was married and raised two kids that weren't mine I got $8k two years in a row so what did I do with the money. I gave my then wife $4k and kept $4k for myself then I did the same thing the following year. I ended up putting $4k into the market and started a long term dividend portfolio and religiously deposited $100-150 a month every month into my account didn't matter if the market was going up down or sideways. I stuck to this plan with strict discipline and it paid off! I used half the money earned to buy a condo as an investment and never looked back! Everyone in this world will make an excuse as why they can't get ahead in life, they say oh that person had help or they had luck or were born with a silver spoon in there mouth. They will always make an excuse but they never look in the mirror to realize the solution to your $ problems starts with you!
@@sweetkim303 Lets out things into perspective how about if it was your investment property and they owed you all that back rent would you being saying the same thing? I don't think you would let's be realistic please at the end of the day it's your business/investment and there trying to run game on you using the kids as leverage. Do you go to the gas station and tell the cashier "Let me get $20 on pump one I'll give you ten now and the other ten bucks next week"? They will tell you in a heart beat GTFO here lady😂
I agree! I've lived in my landlady's unit for MANY years and I think she's a cool woman, but I told her once that she is running a BUSINESS. Things should stay separate for the most part.
I am so sorry you had to deal with that...and yup that's the same attitude I am adopting because I refuse to walk around stressed, angry or sad. This too will be solved.
@@FunandBudget I have been renting 14 years. Just a suggestion is to rent rooms instead of the entire home to 1 person...You still have access to common area and 1 & 1/2 tenants cover mortgage/utilities and the rest is residual income if you have 3-4 renters....I figured this out awhile ago. 1 tenant loses income or pandemic you lose. Multiple tenants you always have eyes and additionally the best tenants are disabled or veterans because typically they can't enjoy a home on their own and they are happy and appreciative to be in a nice home. Primarily their income is consistent and pandemic or job loss proof. This can fund your next purchase or lifestyle.😁🙏🏿 Also usually to keep section 8 they have to pay their portion to stay on program.
@Sandy Candy you just hold your finger down over the hands and it will let you choose a variety of colors. When they pop up select the color you want. Hope that helps...😁👍🏾
You lost that home because you’re bad at managing money...just keep paying your taxes or are you one of those fake homeowners mortgaging homes as a partner with the bank?
Section 8 is suppose to freeze her voucher. You have to take her to court to have her evicted and get your back rent. Section 8 will freeze her voucher until her debt is paid in full to you. I have a family member who work for section 8.
@@tamikam.9070 In Virginia you can get a voucher with no income and HUD provides them with a utility check as well. Especially victims of domestic violence are at the top of the list.
If the landlord makes a BIG Complaint to section 8. They will shut it down. Also if section 8 see any fraud going on. They will arrest the renter. It happened to one of my neighbor.
@@shelvonnesunkins7527 I am also in Va. I am a Senior from NYC. My rent just went up by 50.00. I been here almost year. I going back nyc. You can't get section 8 or low income housing in Virginia. Smh
Contact Fema.gov, Contact your County as they were given funding from the federal government to help with rent, and DO Not Sell your property unless you are making a 100k plus profit
I quit the landlord business. I was providing low income people with affordable housing, but there are a lot of evil out there. I put my money on different businesses now and I couldn't be happier. Good luck to you.
You've been dealing with her ungratefulness far to long. Life is the best teacher and I think grace is running short in this situation. My pet peeve is seeing people take advantage of someone's kindness and or generosity. I'm like how, why though?! We should be so appreciative when someone show us kindness. Her behavior is unacceptable. I would submit a letter giving her the option to pay back rent within a specific time frame or be evicted. All the best in this situation.
Agreed. But many people don't put themselves in other people shoes and as another commenter stated, a lot of people mistake kindness for weakness. This is not the reality, but there are many narcissists and psychos out there.
This is the side of being a landlord that people don’t think about. Most think all landlords are rich and are making millions when I lot of them ARE NOT.
Without the hassle? Who's going to clean up after the renters? What if they call you at midnight and want fresh bedsheets or complain about an overflowed toilet?
@@sagatuppercut2960 that’s what “live in” hosts are for 🤷🏽♂️ think from a place of abundance not lack 💪🏽💯 more than one way to skin a cat (a live in host gets room and board for their services, added benefits to accommodate, but nothing too major)
@@sagatuppercut2960 and if you ever had an Airbnb, everything is requested through the app, you can tell them where the extra towels and sheets are located.
@@sagatuppercut2960 many ppl w/air bnbs use management services to take care of things, & who are local. They schedule maintenance, cleaning, replenishing of free things for guests, etc. There are ppl who own air bnbs sev states away & do this!
@@lennysvibe bruh I’m not denigrate anyone but 14 months is not charity at that point you are not properly taking care of yourself and are just living off of someone else. It’s timeout for BS. There is no excuse for anybody in America in 2021to be poor. Kids are making money online for Christ sakes! Any grown adult who isn’t working a job or hustle or their own business is just flat out lazy or doesn’t care. I agree our system is f-%# but if you want a better life you can have it against the odds.
@@lennysvibe also what I was referring to is in 14 months the government has given out multiple stimulus payments we’ve had two cycles of income tax returns and unemployment. You mean to tell me they couldn’t pay their landlord at least $100?
@@lennysvibe she made better decisions in her life so you want her to be punished for it? People like you are the root of evil. Jealous, envious snakes that want to pull everyone down to your level if you think they're getting ahead. Her tenant moved in and agreed to pay rent, she owes it. If I borrow money from you, you'd expect me to pay it back, so why shouldn't the tenant pay what she owes? You're a hypocrite. You don't understand the most basic transactional relationships that hold the world together, the trade of labor. What you're advocating is slavery. We made that illegal a long time ago. We're not going back there.
@@lennysvibe you are demonizing education, hard work and the strength, determination and the go-get-um attitude to of her going out there and making a good living for herself. Some people are happy staying home and watching tv and working enough to just get by. Others are determined to do their best and end up making a lot of money. Good for her!!! She worked hard, she should benefit from the rewards. Why should someone that doesn’t pay their bills or live their life right be allowed to or even feel it’s acceptable to not pay rent on someone else’s home that they worked hard to purchase and ALLOW this other woman/renter to live in. This lady seems to have a heart from her past rental balance forgiveness. This right here tells you who she is. She’s making more money and still refuses to pay the rent of a home that she’s been living in for so long. She should feel lucky and yet she is just another thief. Remember, she did lie to her. This lady who owned this property deserves to get paid her rent. Young people now a days seem to demonize money, but money is just what makes the world go round. You may hate it, but it is what it is.
Here’s the thing about those of us who have not good credit. We are usually working on it and do pay because if we don’t it is very difficult to find a private landlord who will work with you so your next step is then being homeless. Whereas people on section 8 can easily move around or get help
Not necessarily. To get section 8 you have to be broke on paper. Only way to keep benefits and save money is to do it under the table. Which is no help when you're trying to buy a home. It took me 8 years to get out of debt with no government benefits. I work part time and have one child. At 37 I got my first home makeing less than $35,000 a year. I had student loans and medical debt. I saved and saved until I had enough to negotiate my debt. If you want something bad enough you will make sacrifices like painting your own nails, driving an older car, ect.
@@purpleprose1315 I understand where you are coming from but I know someone who has been on section 8 gets ssi and she moves around a lot easier then most people. She left one home and destroyed it and they helped her into another place. I am simply saying people who may not have the best credit are working hard and can’t always just get up and move or not pay rent and end up kicked out.
@@purpleprose1315 and I doubt in order to get that home I doubt you didn’t not pay rent to someone is where I am getting at. Because not paying only would have made it harder and then would owe one more person. Where as people on ssi and section 8 u can’t really sue them you will never get a dime out of them and that was my point.
Yes this is what I was thinking and I couldn't through the life of me understand why she hasn't found this out already. Most states are offering rental assistance to everyone. I mean of course there's limitations I mean you can't make $150,000 a year and get your rent or mortgage paid ... Yes this I know lol. I don't remember what it's up to and I'm sure that it's different in every state but I was shocked that she didn't say anything about any of the programs in our video. A lot of people don't know about this it's not like they're advertising it I found out a few months ago by somebody else just randomly mentioning it in a video.
@@lql1094 actually she can't do it FOR the tenant, only in COOPERATION WITH the tenant.... if she forget the document with the tenants signature she will be guilty of fraud
I've been a Landlord for 14 years, tell section 8 and they will make her pay or terminate her from the program. I've seen many tenants lose their section 8. Also they have a few programs in Michigan with Rent assistance up to 12,000$ so whatever state your in start Googling it..
14 years! Any advice for a newly retired military about to move back to the states but the current tenants dont want to leave my home. We terminated their lease and they refuse to be in contact with us. Their using the cdc eviction moratorium to stay and not pay the full rent.
@@blackmason4373 Well it's a fine line with CDC Moratorium by Federal law U can't put them out, but you can still file eviction with local courts through Zoom in your state and with that eviction paperwork you & tenant are eligible for the back rent program. So your not going to get your house back unless the tenant volunteer to just move out. So your options are, work with the tenant and courts to get the paperwork needed for the renters assistance program. Or tell your tenant you forgive their past due rent balance in writing if they move out within 30 days, if they say No then keep tab of every penny they owe you as rent and be ready to file a civil lawsuit & garnishment in the near future when things go back to normal. I truly hope I was able to assist you with your situation. Stay safe & Blessed day 🙏
@@blackmason4373 Take them to FEDERAL COURT. If you are working and make under $55,000 a year, fill out the paperwork (they will assist you). This does NOT included your military pay (retirement or disability pay). Be Graced! PEACE
@@d.j.finest5598 Thank You, I needed to hear that advice because all that I'm hearing from the property management and military legal is to have a back up plan.(be ready to rent somewhere else). God bless you and your family.
A friend of my brother’s rents several residential properties and he said the secret is the first time they miss a payment you have to begin the eviction process right then because it is such a convoluted process that it will take a way longer than you think.
Terrible - is there a way to have a contract that if they don’t pay they have to leave - don’t they sign documents like that anyways? What is the problem getting these people out when they signed a contract.? I’m asking cause I am not sure how it works.
Amen every time I go to fix one thing it's another thing tearing up and I am so tired of her not being responsible once I remove her out of the house cuz the first 10 it was really good until she lost her job decide to go into another job self business and it did not work out for her what you move. I lost a perfect tenant the one that I have in there now is Lord help she has four children and three of my bad I hate to say that but they got to go
I disagree, management companies are the way to go, and if the tenant does not pay the management company still pays you the full rent that they owe and goes after them in court. Also, they initially check their credit and get their deposit. I have been doing this in LA for almost 10 years. It is time to put her out and then have the management company work with you to fix the damages and add that to the rent for the new tenant, since prices have gone up in the market today. I am sure they have management companies in the DMV.
You are such a nice person and regardless of this current renter, you have great things coming your way. You deserve the best and you will 100% find people that appreciate you. Don’t let this girl stop you from being as kind and wonderful to others in the future. You’re a beautiful soul lady
Maybe it is a state thing. New York actually did try to help the people on services. There were all sort of rental assistant programs in my area. They did cover the section 8 renters portion. My also family also owns a daycare and they even paid the daycare fees for parents who received subsidies.
But sometimes they tear your place up. My brother had numerous section 8 tenants. Each time he had to put them out. We had repair entire house before renting again. Trash on roof thrown out windows, ect. Was terrible.
@Sol Rising selling the property knowing the renter wasn't paying rent.. from what I was told, the buyer won and basically took all the profit that the seller made on the deal.
Right now if you can afford it DO NOT SELL! The Federal Reserve is buying up entire neighborhood property’s and we are in a free fall economy and the dollar is collapsing fast. So what you want to have is property!!any kind of property /or other items to barter when the dollar collapses. Cars, alcohol, cigarettes ect... Keeping money in the bank will be worthless Tangible things and property will give you a means to barter /trade Ect
Sell it to an investor using a “subject to” strategy. You’ll get your asking price but at a date in the future. Plus they’ll make your monthly payment until they close on it.
@@rickiesmith413 main problem with "subject to" you have recourse if the investor quits making payments. Your credit is on the line, not the investors... This is why I say you need to really trust the investor. There are at least a couple of options such as lease option or owner carry. With a lease option you still own the house and have the ability to evict if needed upon non-payment. With owner carry you would need to foreclose which will most likely take longer to evict. You also lose tax benefits such as depreciation. Either way there are ways to minimize the risk. Plus these options show income which helps your DTI.
So sorry to hear that you are going through this tragedy… you have been far too kind, far too lenient and it is time for you to put your foot all the way down! I wish I knew exactly where your property is, because I would pay you her back rent and rent the property from you and pay you on time every time! Mini mini years ago I was a section 8 tenant, never did IT take advantage of my landlord no matter what life altering circumstance went on in my household. I needed a roof over my children’s head, why would I be irresponsible and not pay my rent?? My brother does sheet rock, landscaping, drywall and all types of home-improvement and he would be more than willing to help me out at no cost to you as the landlord! I have been trying to relocate for over a year now and you have such a spacious rental property why would anyone not be grateful for that?? This saddens me… So many people can give you stories about cold hearted landlords that are focused on getting their rent and ignoring long overdue repairs and not showing any compassion when the renter has been hospitalized or has had a death in the family and has come up short on the rent. I am in the market for a two bedroom two bathroom, and you have a four bedroom 3 1/2 bath? In all honesty, I’d be willing to rent as is, make necessary repairs and upgrades, with your permission of course. And once I move out you will have the benefit of said repairs and upgrades! Some people don’t have the appreciation or gratitude that they should have in a given situation. I can tell you my credit score is a few points shy of 800 and any place I’ve lived over the years, I have always been a desirable tenant! Wishing you all the best and hoping that you get a tenant that is deserving of your kindness and generosity💙
I feel your pain I have a squatter tenant who has not paid rent since May 2019 in California the moratorium will not be lifted until June 30, 2021 but thankfully I am grateful the county will place a eviction on his credit report
Here on the west coast life is a complete 180 from those on the east coast! Every time Moratorium is set to ends its extended...they are in talks to extend it again! Soooo much money and assistance has been being given out to help there is no excuse ppl should be behind in rent at this point now. I don’t know about Cali but in WA state if the Moratorium is not extended then on July 1st, 2021 that is only when an eviction can be filed and that’s IF the Moratorium is not extended as it has been the last 3 times.
regardless of moratorium, it does not obsolve them from their responsibility. They still owe the accumulated back rent. I hope you collect yours as well
I’m all for giving people multiple chances, but she is clearly taking advantage of you in the situation. At this point because they increase the amount that she should be paying, you should definitely move in the lines of innovation. Sooner rather than later.
You are so inspirational why because you openly give knowledge and your faith is amazing. You are like a big sister in my head. I enjoy watching ty!!!!
I love your vibe. You’re taking this so graciously. If it were me I’d be really upset and making a rant video 😆 That tenant is really lucky to have you as a landlord. I’ve seen stories on the news about landlords doing crazy stuff to get back at their tenants for not paying rent. She’s burning a bridge she’s gonna wish she hadn’t burned.
@@juliemcdaniel499 they pay the majority of utilities...tenant pays the rest....there are alot of programs that will give utility assistance...case by case basis
@@frankvonfrauner, No. It is because they believe that military members will not default on the loans. If you would like to have things, you have got to stop thinking like broke people.
@April R that’s true, so many military personnel can get a loan , no down payment . Especially veterans. But that doesn’t mean that some don’t default or get foreclosures. It happens like any other person in other occupations. 🙄🤷🏾♀️
People on section 8 literally have no skin in the game. They don’t work for their rent money and some don’t care about their credit. Why rent to someone who has nothing to lose and who can walk away at anytime leaving you high and dry.
Just my opinion based on what you have explained... It is wonderful that you are concerned about your tenants issues, however, business and personal relationships should be separate.
I do think she's taking advantage of the situation, and you. It's it funny how you'll fight for people, and they don't do the same for you. It's very unfortunate. Great video
Natural E, I agree. That's exactly what she's doing. It's very unfortunate. I think it's time to let sis know things can begin to get very real if she doesn't start paying her rent again. SMH
Unfortunately people don’t do the right thing or what we wish they would do.. what we would do. That’s always been a disappointment to me. You are right she is taking advantage of her.
Wow! Your intro lifted my spirits immediately and put a smile on my face, didn't realize I needed that today. First few words were very POSITIVE. Thank you🙏👍💯❤️
I love how you dive in headfirst and procrastination is not a thing for you. Procrastination and excessive research is still my home currently. Good storytime! Glad you staying so positive!
Thank you for sharing. I love learning and listening to you. Your channel is definitely different from other budget channels that talk about and do the same thing over and over again. We about learning and growing and being different. Thats why I rock with you and your budget and travel adventures.
This from an old, retired, white guy in Oregon, USA: You've got guts and tremendous experience -- and you're one smart gal. You will prosper from this experience and become even better as a person. Best wishes, always! Keep at it. Who knows? You could write a book! 😎
This sounds so much like my life except I don’t have a friend like Gwendolyn 💞💞💞 I love your transparency, so respect your hustle and commend your drive!
I like how you put your real world perspective on being a landlord. It's always so easy for people to tell you how you should do things but at the end of the day atleast your getting a portion of that rent from section 8. I have townhome in Miami that I am currently going through the same thing. I would just have a conversation with the tenant and put the numbers on paper with due dates. Let the tenant know you don't want to evict them but if you get some good faith money by this date you will start the process.
I tried being a landlord it was hell ,after the 3rd tenants I knew never again, they start paying rent on time and after 2 to 3 months Boom in abele to collect rent due to excuse after excuse,it took me spending my money & time getting the tenants put out this is something I never ever want to do,God bless you .
This is not right. I would have a problem looking at myself in the mirror everyday. She has to know all you would have to go through if you evict her and thats why she may not be paying her portion of the rent. I will be praying that she gets it together and stop thinking about herself. You are highly blessed and will be always.
You are a kind woman. I'll be absolutely honest, I am a woman of God, I am also a veteran, but I also have BILLS girl lol. That mortgage does not stop for anything. Not covid, not the tenant going to jail, not my cancer, not RA, not anything. That bank is like.....you better pay before the 10th honey lol. If I do not pay my mortgage my name is destroyed, not the tenant, they just move. So as much as I would feel for that person, it is business not personal. You need, you HAVE to see this as BUSINESS, not personal. If not you are going to get burned. Never do business w/ friends or relatives, and always see this as business. Its not personal, feelings and emotion should never come into this. Empathy, yes. Compassion, yes. But at the end of the day it is YOU that will be destroyed.
My tenant moved out right before the pandemic started. I have used the past year to upgrade and remodel the house while vacant. I refuse to rent it again until the law protects me again from lowlifes who refuse to pay their bills. Sorry you are dealing with such a person.
1:46 the fact that you before you had any idea of how it would turn out but knew you had a chance if you tried and had the courage to act.. 🙇 you have my utmost respect.. and to those reading that aren’t her well I’m 33 now vet myself got out in 2010 I hesitated and well it was impossible because I did and since then anytime I second guessed myself I ended up regretting it .. this in itself is a valuable lesson
now is the time to sell! Do it now before the market shifts again. Also don't get to know your tenants. I used to tell this to my mom as well. stay out of their personal lives, this is a business. that is not being mean or unchristian like its just being practical.
I hate that you were willing to help her and go to bat for her when she got in trouble, and she returns it with ingratitude. I can’t stand ungrateful people. You could probably make a killing off that property right now.
Wow this is my first video of yours and I am so amazed by your humility. It’s refreshing to see and I KNOW you will figure all of this out. Money will LITERALLY drop from the sky to assist you on your way.
I’ve been blessed to have no tenant to miss. But this has opened up my eyes. I will be investing more in the government routes like section 8 and other programs.
Few things you must learn, 1 always raise rents with questionable tenants. 2nd stop being so nice or get a property manager. 3rd sell while the market is good, you can claim the losses to offset the profit for selling. Or 1031 that property to a duplex and get a property manager. Don’t allow that person to take over your financial future. Good luck
How sad that it's such a biased circumstance unfair to you letting people off with literally stealing from others. I am sorry you are going through that and have gone through that! I hope you get compensated for your kind heart, patience and understanding. I love your gusto and go get them mentality! You are a true definition of the American dream... God bless you 🙏💯❤️
A section 8 tenant caught my home on fire... or her unattended grandson who was making french fries did.... or so they say...then her daughter called and harrassed me when I was not a good reference. lol
@@lennysvibe she has a lease and proved herself to be a liability. That’s business and as a landlord she has every right to want her money, or at the bare minimum a tenant who has enough respect and decency to handle her business as a grown woman. Im pretty sure if you were in her shoes with a mortgage to pay you wouldn’t be happy go lucky that your tenant is taking full advantage of you and the situation. Don’t sign contracts or make promises that you cannot live up to. To only have to pay around $500 with assistance for a 4 bedroom apartment, a lenient landlord and managed to increase income (which means her job was never impacted and she had the finances to pay, just chose not to do so nor communicated that) during the pandemic are all blessing that the tenant is abusing significantly. If that’s too much then maybe she needs to downsize into a small studio apartment in a more affordable area until she can get her finances together. She’s shooting herself in the foot for when she is denied from renewing the lease at the end to where she’ll be truly struggling with a more aggressive landlord and kicked out from her next place on her ungrateful behind sooner now that covid is ending. It doesn’t matter if you’re a billionaire or have less than $5 in your bank account, an agreement was made and as an adult, you are obligated to fulfill that agreement.
You have so much optimism and professional and laid back and with your gut type of look. If you haven't sat back and have a cup of coffee with your tenant than I'd say do. Be you and blessed that you are who you are. So many individuals as yourself go through this rough patch, but treat the tenant that you have as a human and take time to talk. God is good and you set the path you took and be optimistic God is good..🙏🙏
That lady is selfish. YOU NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW MUCH THAT $400 would be IN 25 YEARS! That is a huge amount of money! Don’t allow her to TAKE THAT FROM YOUR RETIREMENT!
It’s time to cut your losses. She’s taking advantage of you and you are not a charitable foundation. Don’t renew the lease. If you have, notify the Housing Authority that she is not making timely payments and inform them you will begin eviction.
Losing money is the price of doing business...This negative experience will help you become a better landlord in the long run...I rented one of my properties to a relative (worst mistake) but I learned. Never mix friendship with business, because your tenant sensed that she could get over on you. Also, the DMV metro has a lot of military and federal Employees who are required to maintain a security clearance (you are guaranteed to get your $$$)
Omg😣I’ve been paying my rent and can’t believe people are not! I think your video is spot on! And your just like a zillion people! Your totally learning! Your cool! Big hug 🤗
@@kookietherapy9398, Failure to pay her rent for months and leaving the home in a smelly unkempt mess, possible property distruction she will definitely lose her section 8 and will never be able to receive it again.
You will get yours Thank you for being a real human being not all people will take advantage of your kindness you will draw the right people to you. Big hugs for you 🤗
Im interested in renting to section 8 eventually, I've heard that there are guidelines they have to follow or they lose their voucher..why is she still getting vouchers if she's not paying her part of the rent? I thought they would take away her voucher for that especially
Section 8 doesn't pay you on the 1st or by the 5th it could be two + months before they pay their part. And sometime the tenant doesn't pay on time and it can take months before section 8 get involved. Look at the pros and cons to be prepared.
As the landlord she has to take her to court to get her certificate taken. Section 8 will take her certificate for at least a year if the landlord wins the eviction, but court has to occur first...
Courts will work with Section 8 tenants. Most judges are reluctant to evict tenants especially if the tenant has children. Expect to be in court possibly for a few years if the tenant comes forward with minimum payment to pay the landlord. These tenants know the laws and as I said Judges are very reluctant to evict these tenant especially those with children and If they have a special needs child that has a disability or handicap you can be assured it will take approximately two to three years before the tenant may be given a notice from court that the eviction will move forward. Please talk with tenants who have previously rented to Section 8 you will surely need to know the pros and cons of signing up and providing your home to participate in the Section 8 program. You must read the fine print of the contract that is signed between you the landlord and the Section 8 program. I would say NOT to rent to tenants on Section 8 to much of a hassle and long term waiting for finally from the court system to evict these tenants from your home. I have seen to many horror stories from landlords. Many now have chosen not to rent to Section 8 tenants again.
Sometimes renting is tough, and if you are nice and try to help, they see an opening and start taking advantage. I have a girl I started renting to, I was friends with her mom, let this girl have it for $300a month less than I was getting. 2 years later and after a successful eviction last year ( I was stupid enough to give her another chance) and now she is months behind, got herself a dog without asking, moved her bf in with out asking, has turned the place into what looks like a homeless camp, finally did pay May's rent at the start of July, didn't pay the full amount, actually put a note in the envelope that said "More money is on it's way in just a few days! I understand the block on evictions has ran out, I truly hope this don't mean that you'll be evicting us soon. I'll get caught up and keep the place cleaned up. I appreciate you working with me!!" Basically telling me now that I can evict her she is going to pay the rent, and sends a partial! Anyway, she is finally on her way out, not even her offer to " DO ANYTHING" to keep me from evicting her. What is up with some of these women, do they really think they look good enough for a month's rent? The ONLY thing she can do is pay the rent and clean the place up......
I know they have assistance for those having a ruff time paying their rent through state funds but the tenant has to apply for them and if approved the check for past due rent will go straight to you. Check your states website.
No that Landlord and the renter can apply either one. It's in almost all states they're just not advertising it You have to look and find it for yourself which is sneaky all together 😉
@@pinkmej exactly! The 2021 Covid Bill was written to let landlords have access to the funds as well as the Tennant. Knoxville Tennessee had $40 million sitting cause folks didn't know this untill a town hall meeting smh
Enjoyed your video A LOT! We’re about to move to MD from NM. We weren’t planning on moving, but now retired, we wanted to travel, be closer to grandkids, and didn’t want to rent out our home of 21 years. Glad we put it on the market, we literally doubled our purchase price. Turns out we will be renters (for the first time in 26 years), as we are moving into my daughter/Son-in-law’s home into their MIL suite until we buy a new home in MD.
Stories like these remind me that home ownership really isn't the dream some thinks it is. Matter of fact, this should serve as a cautionary tale to approach homeownership carefully. Caveat emptor.
I am in Michigan and my boss has rentals. Read the fine print of any government program designed to "help landlords". One would have paid X-amount of back rent due, BUT required the landlord to legally agree to not raise the rent for 5 YEARS. My boss turned it all down due to that provision. He hasn't raised rent in several years, but he doesn't want the government managing his ability to do so, if needed.
I Wish I had a landlord like you. you seem like you have a great heart. Unfortunately for the tenant she however is taking advantage and I am sorry for that. Def evil her thoug
Hi Tinesha I am a Landlord with quite a few properties. Treat Landlording and property management as a business. The tenants need to know... 'Your problems cannot become my problems' Having said that unfortunately the govt is treating Landlords as leaches and we are way down on the totem pole for Covid sympathy. Landlords need to get together and speak up strongly. Good luck on your journey - you come across as a wonderful person.
We recently sold our two rental units AND our personal home... and so glad we sold it when we did! Now totally unencumbered, financially comfortable, retired and ready to relocate to an environment more conducive to the lifestyle we want --- relaxing by the beach, enjoying the beautiful weather, friendly people and our new home.
Yayyyy...congratulations! That is so awesome
🙏😊🙏😊
Beautiful🙏🏽 That is a dream come true
So happy for you! We've been debating about whether or not to sell two of our three properties we own in CA to pay off the third where we live, so that we can relax more, but everyone tells us to hang on to our properties, because they're hard to come by in our area, and we paid very little for them back in the day, and have good rental potential. What thoughts & criteria helped you make your decision to let it all go. We're so afraid of regret, but also yearn for more freedom. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give.
Yes! We have one rental with a small balance and our current home has a small balance. Current tenant is great. We told her we would possibly be selling in one year, when she signed her lease last year. Her lease terms in August. She's never been late on rent. She's expressed she wants to purchase at the end of her lease. We're in our late 40's and I'm ready to be stress free. Hubs is on board, we're selling.
I've learned that people who don't care about their credit WILL NOT care about yours. I do love that you helped her out but I'm sad that what you did for her is not considered or appreciated. God will provide for you because of your beautiful heart posture!
Straight facts sis!
Well Said
Best comment with encouragement and good suggestion/guidance I have heard yet on this thread!
If it's not family this is ABSOLUTELY true. Oh, this person is rich, had more opportunities then me, deserves to have someone take advantage of them etc etc. They don't look at the focus and energy it took to get to for their victim to get to that point in their life. It's the epitome of entitlement...sad and gross.
My husband and I had credit scores in the 500s because I was a drug addict and ruined both of ours. It's taken years, but we're both around 750 now. I'm so thankful our landlord took a chance on us. Not only have we never once been late, we've always been a month ahead.
You have been complaining about this tenant for some time now. She should find another place to live. Sounds like her income has increased because they almost double her share of the payment. When she is ready to leave, she will leave you without a thought and no back rent. She is going to buy herself a nice home with all of the money she is saving from not paying you.
These ungrateful ppl...I’m already gearing up to take my tenant to court. I can’t live off of hopes and prayers. May’s rent not paid in full, now June is here. Between June & July if I don’t have a plan set from her she’ll get that 30 day notice. Ive already researched her financials and will not only go after that, but will put a lien on her personal home
Karma is a B… you can’t do wrong and expect to prosper.
@@rarlwil1688 seems like the evil prosper & the good suffer.
@@DiamondCrushIvory Then she will file bankruptcy and not pay anything... smdh😒
@@patriciasmith8662 Ppl☹️☹️
I stopped being a landlord and I do not miss it. More trouble than it was worth. Wicked people and money never mix well
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Same here. I invest the money and buy land.
I’m a renter and I feel your pain. My current place I’m getting on a discount like 30% of what the landlord wants because she’s so scared to rent to other people and she already has a good history with me. I’ve seen first hand, from property line disputes to tenants squatting and refusing to pay her rent when she has already let them live there for little to nothing. Niceness is taken advantage of and assertiveness makes you evil so you can’t win. Renters have too many rights.
Amen!! I sold my "investment property" in northern Virginia and I am so relieved. Sold it to the renters under market value and I don't care...
Choose your own peace of mind.
However , as more people back away from confrontation with wickedness, wickedness increases. Soon wickedness will show up in land investments and everywhere ther is a soft-hearted person to steal from.
The stress of tenants, destruction, freeloaders, impostors, liars, and thieves is way too much. God Bless you.
If your tenant has children, I’m sure she received a hefty stimulus payment and income tax refund. She is definitely taking advantage of you. 💵💵💵
Yes lot money more than usual. Stimulus n taxes for each kid....ppl r just wanting free rent
Some people are probably taking advantage of this moratoriam but many really could not afford to pay their rent, if you loose more than 20% of your income you could be out on the streets cause your living paycheck to paycheck and income covers bills with nothing much left over, I lost over 40% of my income caus l had to stay home with my son
@ReeRee I agree with you on the people that have lost their jobs or a substantial amount of their income, not being able to pay their mortgage or rent. I hate you have had to experience this. But her tenant is on section 8 and was only supposed to pay $199 per month. She also stated section 8 raised the amount her tenant had to pay now after re-evaluating her income. Maybe she just doesn’t want to pay due to the circumstances. But you never know. Hope things get better for you, for everyone 💜💜💜
Right!! $1400 *3!! She's pocketing all that money
She received stimulus money for herself and her children plus she will also receive the child stimulus monthly payment beginning in July. Just one stimulus payment could have paid her rent for the months she did not pay, but her tenant decided not to. I wonder if her tenant realizes if she does not pay her rent every month and she is evicted that she will lose her section 8 eligibility and never be able to receive it again.
You care so much about this tenant. Evict her fix the house up and sell. It’s the perfect time! It’s a sellers market!!
Yeah, this tenant may turn out to be her blessing... this tenant is helping this landlord to find the resolve(probably for the first time) to set boundaries for herself. If you want to be in business, than approach this like a responsible business person. It's just like getting into any relationship: Remember, Luv is NOTHING without R*E*S*P*E*C*T. You got to respect yourself first. You put no one before yourself -- Please know that compassionate and generous people will always be magnets for USERS; this is Science!! -- and not just some pithy aphorism from Grandma's book of Wisdom.
How are you going to take care of somebody else and their kids, when you have the primary responsibility to take care of yourself. So when you brainstorm any endeavor, you have to know what you expect out of it for yourself first, because you KNOW that your own prosperity is what you are investing your time, money & energy into this for in the 1st place. Yes, I'm saying that assets and liabilities are the same thing, but it's the individual's job to learn how to balance the 2 in her/his own favor -- 1st and foremost. And UA-cam is a great place to get ideas, but it's clear that the real need here, is life screaming at this landlord to take a detached approach to her compassion & generosity, so that she can recognize abuse. Because when you allow yourself to be abused, it only strengths that characteristic in yourself, creating even more of this type of context of experience for her to face in her future. This tenant's behavior is only a projection of what this landlord has yet to examine within herself. This woman might want to consider her own value as being "equal" to the value of the folk that she expresses tolerance and compassion for. I mean it's clear that this tenant does not value this landlord as her equal, since she is giving ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
True! The way the market is now, You will probably get more than asking price!
Just kick her ass off . I removed a squat i just opened his room when he was working packed his stuffs and leave it outside the door he didn't paid for 1 month a tried to scared me with the moratorium shit .no pay no way
SELL SALE and SAIL!
@Karim Brown Whoa!? Really.... Not all women are bad leaders and not all men are good leaders. Stick to the facts: Feelings and business don't mix!
It's interesting none of the billions in the stimulus went to landlords but I suspect it's to eliminate small rental property owners. Eventually some of these rental properties will foreclose and get bought up by corporate conglomerates who will be the only entities able to afford them. Lumber, paint, nails, hardware have all DOUBLED in price.
I feel you on this, as a landlord I did receive EIDL of $1k tho
Oh thats happening already! Corporations are buying up Multi & Single Family homes which is unfair & should be illegal
@@RandomVidsYR It absolutely should be illegal!!!
I believe this to be true
Spot on! They're doing that now, and we have to force our government to make it right!
My boyfriends was worried this would happen to him. However, his section 8 tenants paid the entire pandemic. Sorry you’re going through this.
If it wasn't for that Gov't subsidy on that property, yall would be singing a different tune. If the tenants could afford the home, they wouldn't be on section 8. Count your blessings.
@@piplyf not sure what you’re trying to imply. He only has 2 section 8 tenants and the homes are paid off. If it wasn’t we could easily pay it. However, we are happy that the tenants have Section 8 as an opportunity and actually trying to help another tenant get on it, even though it will likely cause him to move out due to lack of availability in the city.
@@ShanaGreen . I wasn't implying anything. I was merely replying to your comment about "the tenants paying the entire time". Which was ONLY possible because of the subsidized payments HUD provided. Had they been required to pay the whole amount, like most people have to do, the situation on your end would have been different had there been a mortgage note. I am well aware of the risks property owners take on when having property. I'm in the industry. Sometimes it means having to pay the mortgage for one reason or another. But nobody gets into real estate investing with the intentions of losing money. It's about building wealth, not losing it. So your comment: "that you could pay the mortgage if need be", was pointless. Paying the mortgage down on an investment property you don't live in is counterproductive. That's called a "Liability" not an "Asset".
@@piplyf I don’t understand what you say..
@@piplyf exactly !
I can’t believe you are allowing this. Stand up for yourself girl! She will def loose her section 8 voucher if you evict.
@Karim Brown “Karen” seems to have some wise counsel for her to investigate. What do you offer? Your skin color? Uggh!!! The lust of the flesh....GROSS!
@Karim Brown go back to woke academy because the only Karen here is you. Stop being so desperate to use silly ass terminology that you use it wrong.
That woman is taking advantage of you after you stood up for her. Just goes to show no good deed goes unpunished lol I'm a softhearted landlord and my suggestion is to get a good property manager and remove yourself from the equation. Once tenants get to know you it's amazing what they take for granted. Give an inch and they take a mile with some so I understand why landlords get tough. Good boundaries are a must with good contracts.
She won't
You’re getting free Gov money and you’re worried about someone on welfare not paying their portion. Both of you are on welfare.
All of my mom’s properties are section 8. She got her payments every month from the government and didn’t have to fight with the tenants about the rent moratorium.
I would send her a certified letter that states the total amount of back rent owed and that she should contact you within 7 days to make arrangements or you will proceed with eviction at the advice of Section 8. Also, I’m pretty sure eviction will cause her to lose her Section 8 voucher. If she knows that, she definitely will want to work something out. Otherwise, she’s going to be paying more money for less house. Lastly, you will be surprised how hot the market is right now. You could list the house as-is and still get multiple offers.
I think this is an excellent idea. Put it in writing and give her a deadline to respond to you. If you don't hear from her or she does not keep up with payment arrangements, move to sell. There is no way to get out of this without a loss. Best to be clear on how and when the bleeding will stop. Good luck to you.
Yes there are programs she can apply to get you paid for entire year but you can put in writing that she has to get the process started by certain date and show proof of progress or her eviction date can be the day the eviction Moratorium ends and that’s in June so it’s coming
You are very limited during COVID-19 era in how you can evict.
I agree with this 100%. Your certified letter needs to make the potential consequences clear. 1- an eviction will make it difficult to find housing in the future, especially nice housing. 2- an eviction could cause her to lose her housing voucher. 3- even if evicted she still owes the money and you could go to small claims court which may result in her wages being garnished or property seized.
@@PolvoDeEstrellas77 the landlord doesn't need her the landlord can apply for the back rent and even if she is on section 8 they won't take her voucher but she will get a warning. All the landlord has to do is apply for the program and have her sign it. But if the landlord receives this money she can't evict her because the money is homeless prevention.
This tenant has to go even if she pays the back rent, you've been kind enough and you've taken much more than most! You will come out ahead in the end even if you have to take one step back to move two steps forward. You have to stop the bleeding and regain control and remember you don't need her or any specific tenant everyone is replaceable. You could evict her and update the house on a loan and pay it back with the profit from the new tenant and or the same extra money you used to make up the difference. The house always wins, she's got to go.
Aman 👍
Preach!!!
And God don't like ugly, so I would Not want to be her shoes because it's going to catch up with her one way or the other because the Lord don't play when it comes to his children 😁👍🏼🌹
I so agree. This kind lady has been way to generous and her tenant has taken advantage of her kindness and generosity. Plus, she received stimulus money for herself and her children, tax refund money, and her tenant will be receiving the child stimulus assistance in July. Yes, this lady has been way to nice and needs to evict her for non payment of rent. But if she is evicted her tenant will loose her section 8 eligibility and she will never be able to receive it again, because she was evicted for failure to pay her rent.
@@hourglas39, Amen! So very true 🙏.
Y'all need to research the government funds available ok
You need to call section 8 , if she has the means to pay rent and she isn’t paying you section 8 will make her pay or loose her section 8!
Great suggestion!
She already did, they said evict her. 19:20
Thanks for that tip 😂😂😂
Typically..when people are using section 8, they are responsible for a very small amount of the rent. Section 8 sends the rent they are paying to the landlord.
@@Gypsygirl9 it depends on your income
I'm retired and my daughter (single mother) had to draw unemployment because the courts were closed. With determination and God's help we didn't miss one payment. We never even considered not paying. Some not all people took advantage of the situation. Too many wants "freeoli". I hope things turn better for you.
@@lennysvibe how do you get that money is the root of evil? ( I thought it said that in the Bible too but.) It doesn’t say that in the Bible ,if you are trying to quote the Bible . People are evil because they put the love of money before god.
@@lennysvibe I see signs everywhere where people are hiring . So , if you sign a contract you should honer the contract..if I owe you $200 the point isn’t if you need it or not it’s that I signed a contract to pay you . I like to honer my word no matter what
@@lennysvibe how is someone on section 8 being "targeted by the government and put in jail" you're full of crap. Section 8 is the only thing keeping these people alive. No one is targeting anyone to put them in jail unless they commit crimes. Don't want to go to jail? Don't break the law.
@@lennysvibe it's emulate* . And emulating successful people makes you successful, it doesn't matter if they are white, black, asian, or Hispanic. Stop being a damn racist and putting your own people down because they are striving to make responsible decisions and actually be successful people. She could have decided to not even let her property be rented out to section 8 individuals at all.
Thank you for sharing your story! We never get a chance to hear the struggles of a landlord. Tenants are NOT the only ones struggling.
Been in the exact same situation in TN. A “very sweet” single mom swindled me into renting to her and then strung me along for 8 months with $100 here and there. Finally I moved to evict and after I did formally and a deputy served the papers they left the next day. Didn’t even cost me any $. Moral of story as hard as it is just cut that cord. I never lost more sleep over one property in my life. I then got with a property management company to handle it for me for $60 a month and it was awesome. After a year they offered to buy the home from me and I made $30k over what I had in it. Came out beautifully.
Sell the house! It's a seller's market. Then put your profit on your main house mortgage. This house is not a blessing unfortunately 💔
Agree.
Yea agree, sell if you can get a profit because inventory is low
Nah if you got the house for a reasonable lick keep it yes part it out to good people it'll be good but if it's a slave to the bank thing then run
Sell and also kick their ass out
Sell the house 💯 They are having bidding wars on the houses 💯 Take the money and invest it in the stock market under the guidance of a investor. 💯
Evict her, cut your losses. If her balance is $500/mo and she hasn't paid in at least 14 months, that's $7000 that you've already paid out of pocket for her to live in your place. No ma'am. If you can afford to get her out, get her out.
wow we're in a whole pandemic and the tenant is a single mom with THREE CHILDREN!!! Have some compassion. You must work for massa!! The lady had no issues except the one time that the landlord went to bat for her and we hit a pandemic and the only advice you can come up with is throw three kids out on the street to become homeless? Cruel!!! smh!!
@@sweetkim303 Tineshia just said that Section 8 said that the lady is making more....her ass needs to go!
Pandemic or not If you are able to pay your rent/house bills you should be paying as usual. Not try to take advantage of the fact we are in a pandemic! We have to stop making excuses for ppl to be irresponsible. I know some were really hit hard while others are using the pandemic as an excuse to keep they money to do whatever.
@@sweetkim303
Well first of all she can't keep her legs closed to say the least! Life is hard enough being alone and trying to pay bills and make ends meet so why would you bring a kid into this world if your not ready financially let alone have three kids? Ever heard of birth control lady? It's amazing how people will try to use there kids as leverage or take advantage of a pandemic or a recession in order to not pay there bills. I'm sure before the pandemic when things were good she never thought of saving up some money and have an emergency fund for a rainy day. After all with three kids you can easily get a tax return for almost $10k! When I was married and raised two kids that weren't mine I got $8k two years in a row so what did I do with the money. I gave my then wife $4k and kept $4k for myself then I did the same thing the following year. I ended up putting $4k into the market and started a long term dividend portfolio and religiously deposited $100-150 a month every month into my account didn't matter if the market was going up down or sideways. I stuck to this plan with strict discipline and it paid off! I used half the money earned to buy a condo as an investment and never looked back! Everyone in this world will make an excuse as why they can't get ahead in life, they say oh that person had help or they had luck or were born with a silver spoon in there mouth. They will always make an excuse but they never look in the mirror to realize the solution to your $ problems starts with you!
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Lets out things into perspective how about if it was your investment property and they owed you all that back rent would you being saying the same thing? I don't think you would let's be realistic please at the end of the day it's your business/investment and there trying to run game on you using the kids as leverage. Do you go to the gas station and tell the cashier "Let me get $20 on pump one I'll give you ten now and the other ten bucks next week"? They will tell you in a heart beat GTFO here lady😂
You got played, never get personally involved with your tenants.
I agree! I've lived in my landlady's unit for MANY years and I think she's a cool woman, but I told her once that she is running a BUSINESS. Things should stay separate for the most part.
@ Alberto First, I could not agree with you more.
When it comes to investments, you have to leave your personal feelings aside.
Sorry, Mr. Furet. Darn spell-check!
Can I get a witness!
Wtf is she rented to ppl that look like her supposed to mean?
find another section 8 tenant. Show the home while she's in it....she'll get scared and start paying.
lmbo great idea lol.
Very smart
How do u find those kind of tenant the section 8. I need one
@@imanlindsey4504 Your county housing department typically has a listing. Or allow homeowners to list their property for rent.
There is money out there for rent if there on section 8 then thats better ..some states or paying up to 12 months
I lost a home in 2009 because tenants didn’t pay for 5 months. On top of that they destroyed the house lol. All I could do is laugh and move forward.
I am so sorry you had to deal with that...and yup that's the same attitude I am adopting because I refuse to walk around stressed, angry or sad. This too will be solved.
@@FunandBudget I have been renting 14 years. Just a suggestion is to rent rooms instead of the entire home to 1 person...You still have access to common area and 1 & 1/2 tenants cover mortgage/utilities and the rest is residual income if you have 3-4 renters....I figured this out awhile ago. 1 tenant loses income or pandemic you lose. Multiple tenants you always have eyes and additionally the best tenants are disabled or veterans because typically they can't enjoy a home on their own and they are happy and appreciative to be in a nice home. Primarily their income is consistent and pandemic or job loss proof. This can fund your next purchase or lifestyle.😁🙏🏿 Also usually to keep section 8 they have to pay their portion to stay on program.
Sucks🙏🏿💔
@Sandy Candy you just hold your finger down over the hands and it will let you choose a variety of colors. When they pop up select the color you want. Hope that helps...😁👍🏾
You lost that home because you’re bad at managing money...just keep paying your taxes or are you one of those fake homeowners mortgaging homes as a partner with the bank?
Section 8 is suppose to freeze her voucher. You have to take her to court to have her evicted and get your back rent. Section 8 will freeze her voucher until her debt is paid in full to you. I have a family member who work for section 8.
NYC she will be kick off section 8. You have to have an income
@@tamikam.9070 I'm in Virginia.
@@tamikam.9070 In Virginia you can get a voucher with no income and HUD provides them with a utility check as well. Especially victims of domestic violence are at the top of the list.
If the landlord makes a BIG Complaint to section 8. They will shut it down. Also if section 8 see any fraud going on. They will arrest the renter. It happened to one of my neighbor.
@@shelvonnesunkins7527 I am also in Va. I am a Senior from NYC. My rent just went up by 50.00. I been here almost year. I going back nyc. You can't get section 8 or low income housing in Virginia. Smh
I am blessed. My section 8 housing tenants paid even through the bad winter storm and extensive repairs we had here.
That is so awesome.
Thank you! The lowest paid people work SO hard!! They respect you also which is a plus
Section 8 the best way 2 go
Contact Fema.gov, Contact your County as they were given funding from the federal government to help with rent, and DO Not Sell your property unless you are making a 100k plus profit
@@2749097 No one ever said that before the Covid rent moratorium.
These fake friends that never want you to live as good as them....yeah I dropped all that weight in my 20's....made space for some realness
I quit the landlord business. I was providing low income people with affordable housing, but there are a lot of evil out there. I put my money on different businesses now and I couldn't be happier. Good luck to you.
Low income people are low income for a reason and usually irresponsible i say as im getting ready to rent part of my house 😂😳
@@bmarie8965 you ever hear of karma?
@@firstlast8258 I've been doing good!!so yes LOL 😆
@@bmarie8965 laugh now, cry later
@@firstlast8258 cry about what!!
You've been dealing with her ungratefulness far to long. Life is the best teacher and I think grace is running short in this situation. My pet peeve is seeing people take advantage of someone's kindness and or generosity. I'm like how, why though?! We should be so appreciative when someone show us kindness. Her behavior is unacceptable. I would submit a letter giving her the option to pay back rent within a specific time frame or be evicted. All the best in this situation.
Only renting to Month also helps w swift unload
Most people don't care about the next person. They just care about themselves and getting over as much as they can. Kindness is viewed as weakness.
Agreed. But many people don't put themselves in other people shoes and as another commenter stated, a lot of people mistake kindness for weakness. This is not the reality, but there are many narcissists and psychos out there.
That tenant can pay her rent just don't want to pay their half
I agree with your statement!
This is the side of being a landlord that people don’t think about. Most think all landlords are rich and are making millions when I lot of them ARE NOT.
💯💯 Yes! Most landlords are small time just trying to pay the mortgage off their home.
People work so hard to succeed and people take advantage.
Makes me not interested in being one
Amen to that....!!!
Exactly! It can be a nightmare.
Turn it into an Airbnb with theme rooms. Charge em up 💯 you’ll make 3 times your rent without the hassle every month
Without the hassle? Who's going to clean up after the renters? What if they call you at midnight and want fresh bedsheets or complain about an overflowed toilet?
@@sagatuppercut2960 that’s what “live in” hosts are for 🤷🏽♂️ think from a place of abundance not lack 💪🏽💯 more than one way to skin a cat (a live in host gets room and board for their services, added benefits to accommodate, but nothing too major)
@@sagatuppercut2960 and if you ever had an Airbnb, everything is requested through the app, you can tell them where the extra towels and sheets are located.
@@sagatuppercut2960 many ppl w/air bnbs use management services to take care of things, & who are local. They schedule maintenance, cleaning, replenishing of free things for guests, etc. There are ppl who own air bnbs sev states away & do this!
@@Trish.... I'd have to hire a full time manager 'cause I'd freak out having my house vulnerable to total strangers. They could vandalize the place.
And you know they got some money from somewhere, ain’t nobody living for 14 months with no money!
@@lennysvibe bruh I’m not denigrate anyone but 14 months is not charity at that point you are not properly taking care of yourself and are just living off of someone else. It’s timeout for BS. There is no excuse for anybody in America in 2021to be poor. Kids are making money online for Christ sakes! Any grown adult who isn’t working a job or hustle or their own business is just flat out lazy or doesn’t care. I agree our system is f-%# but if you want a better life you can have it against the odds.
@@lennysvibe also what I was referring to is in 14 months the government has given out multiple stimulus payments we’ve had two cycles of income tax returns and unemployment. You mean to tell me they couldn’t pay their landlord at least $100?
Unless they just have no money or income, and nobody's hiring thrm. It's possible.
@@lennysvibe she made better decisions in her life so you want her to be punished for it?
People like you are the root of evil. Jealous, envious snakes that want to pull everyone down to your level if you think they're getting ahead.
Her tenant moved in and agreed to pay rent, she owes it. If I borrow money from you, you'd expect me to pay it back, so why shouldn't the tenant pay what she owes?
You're a hypocrite. You don't understand the most basic transactional relationships that hold the world together, the trade of labor. What you're advocating is slavery. We made that illegal a long time ago. We're not going back there.
@@lennysvibe you are demonizing education, hard work and the strength, determination and the go-get-um attitude to of her going out there and making a good living for herself. Some people are happy staying home and watching tv and working enough to just get by. Others are determined to do their best and end up making a lot of money. Good for her!!! She worked hard, she should benefit from the rewards. Why should someone that doesn’t pay their bills or live their life right be allowed to or even feel it’s acceptable to not pay rent on someone else’s home that they worked hard to purchase and ALLOW this other woman/renter to live in. This lady seems to have a heart from her past rental balance forgiveness. This right here tells you who she is. She’s making more money and still refuses to pay the rent of a home that she’s been living in for so long. She should feel lucky and yet she is just another thief. Remember, she did lie to her. This lady who owned this property deserves to get paid her rent. Young people now a days seem to demonize money, but money is just what makes the world go round. You may hate it, but it is what it is.
Here’s the thing about those of us who have not good credit. We are usually working on it and do pay because if we don’t it is very difficult to find a private landlord who will work with you so your next step is then being homeless. Whereas people on section 8 can easily move around or get help
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Not necessarily. To get section 8 you have to be broke on paper.
Only way to keep benefits and save money is to do it under the table. Which is no help when you're trying to buy a home.
It took me 8 years to get out of debt with no government benefits. I work part time and have one child. At 37 I got my first home makeing less than $35,000 a year.
I had student loans and medical debt. I saved and saved until I had enough to negotiate my debt.
If you want something bad enough you will make sacrifices like painting your own nails, driving an older car, ect.
@@purpleprose1315 I understand where you are coming from but I know someone who has been on section 8 gets ssi and she moves around a lot easier then most people. She left one home and destroyed it and they helped her into another place. I am simply saying people who may not have the best credit are working hard and can’t always just get up and move or not pay rent and end up kicked out.
@@purpleprose1315 and I doubt in order to get that home I doubt you didn’t not pay rent to someone is where I am getting at. Because not paying only would have made it harder and then would owe one more person. Where as people on ssi and section 8 u can’t really sue them you will never get a dime out of them and that was my point.
Exactly. Everyone has a story. I’m glad my landlord gave me a chance.
You’ve gone above and beyond helping that tenant. I love hearing your story of success from good old fashion hard work. May God bless you.
Your renter can get stimulus up to 18 months including back rent. The money goes to you. The renter just needs to apply
EXACTLY,💯
And she can apply herself too on behalf of her tenant. And the money goes to her. I live in VA and that's what I did for my tenants.
@@kahnicacole5692 If she can do it herself your comment should be pinned for her to see it.
Yes this is what I was thinking and I couldn't through the life of me understand why she hasn't found this out already. Most states are offering rental assistance to everyone. I mean of course there's limitations I mean you can't make $150,000 a year and get your rent or mortgage paid ... Yes this I know lol. I don't remember what it's up to and I'm sure that it's different in every state but I was shocked that she didn't say anything about any of the programs in our video. A lot of people don't know about this it's not like they're advertising it I found out a few months ago by somebody else just randomly mentioning it in a video.
@@lql1094 actually she can't do it FOR the tenant, only in COOPERATION WITH the tenant.... if she forget the document with the tenants signature she will be guilty of fraud
I've been a Landlord for 14 years, tell section 8 and they will make her pay or terminate her from the program. I've seen many tenants lose their section 8. Also they have a few programs in Michigan with Rent assistance up to 12,000$ so whatever state your in start Googling it..
14 years! Any advice for a newly retired military about to move back to the states but the current tenants dont want to leave my home. We terminated their lease and they refuse to be in contact with us. Their using the cdc eviction moratorium to stay and not pay the full rent.
But she should know that. Then again She doesn't do any research. 🙄
@@blackmason4373 Well it's a fine line with CDC Moratorium by Federal law U can't put them out, but you can still file eviction with local courts through Zoom in your state and with that eviction paperwork you & tenant are eligible for the back rent program. So your not going to get your house back unless the tenant volunteer to just move out. So your options are, work with the tenant and courts to get the paperwork needed for the renters assistance program. Or tell your tenant you forgive their past due rent balance in writing if they move out within 30 days, if they say No then keep tab of every penny they owe you as rent and be ready to file a civil lawsuit & garnishment in the near future when things go back to normal. I truly hope I was able to assist you with your situation. Stay safe & Blessed day 🙏
@@blackmason4373 Take them to FEDERAL COURT. If you are working and make under $55,000 a year, fill out the paperwork (they will assist you). This does NOT included your military pay (retirement or disability pay). Be Graced! PEACE
@@d.j.finest5598 Thank You, I needed to hear that advice because all that I'm hearing from the property management and military legal is to have a back up plan.(be ready to rent somewhere else).
God bless you and your family.
A friend of my brother’s rents several residential properties and he said the secret is the first time they miss a payment you have to begin the eviction process right then because it is such a convoluted process that it will take a way longer than you think.
Invest in landlord friendly states. If it's a blue state protect your money and never consider it for rentals. Flips only in blue States.
I agree
My neighbor is a landlord. He does that. If they dont have the rent by the fifth, the sixth he files for eviction
Of course
Whenever I've given my tenants a break, it has always turned around to bite me.
Terrible - is there a way to have a contract that if they don’t pay they have to leave - don’t they sign documents like that anyways? What is the problem getting these people out when they signed a contract.? I’m asking cause I am not sure how it works.
Me too!
Amen every time I go to fix one thing it's another thing tearing up and I am so tired of her not being responsible once I remove her out of the house cuz the first 10 it was really good until she lost her job decide to go into another job self business and it did not work out for her what you move. I lost a perfect tenant the one that I have in there now is Lord help she has four children and three of my bad I hate to say that but they got to go
That's why I would neva get into relative people are generally shitty
@@sg5720 Yes you just evict then legally.
Why didn’t you get a management company? I’m not being a owner operator, I don’t want to know any tenants.
They can be terrible. I had a bad experience with this. I have an agent helping me instead
Management companies can SUCK! I would kick her out. Take her to court and they will take her certificate for minimum of a year...
I disagree, management companies are the way to go, and if the tenant does not pay the management company still pays you the full rent that they owe and goes after them in court. Also, they initially check their credit and get their deposit. I have been doing this in LA for almost 10 years. It is time to put her out and then have the management company work with you to fix the damages and add that to the rent for the new tenant, since prices have gone up in the market today. I am sure they have management companies in the DMV.
Why pay someone to manage YOUR property? Half of them suck anyways...
@@melvinaturner4217 Not in Chicago! THEY SUCK! I manage my own properties...
Being married to the complaints department. I’m completely charmed, by your cheerful manner.
Sell the rental, and pay off the one your in.
You are such a nice person and regardless of this current renter, you have great things coming your way. You deserve the best and you will 100% find people that appreciate you. Don’t let this girl stop you from being as kind and wonderful to others in the future. You’re a beautiful soul lady
Thank you so much!
I live in New York an section 8 covered the tenants portion of the rent through out the pandemic. Please outreach to section 8 and inquire.
Maybe it is a state thing. New York actually did try to help the people on services. There were all sort of rental assistant programs in my area. They did cover the section 8 renters portion. My also family also owns a daycare and they even paid the daycare fees for parents who received subsidies.
But sometimes they tear your place up. My brother had numerous section 8 tenants. Each time he had to put them out. We had repair entire house before renting again. Trash on roof thrown out windows, ect. Was terrible.
She said she called section 8 (19:24).
I live and New York I didn't know Section 8 covered the tenant's portion of the rent throughout the pandemic because I still was paying my rent
@@candyt2009 can l ask how much a section 8 ays in NY?
The housing market is so high I'd sell the property!!
As is.
Someone did just this and got sued big time by the buyer...
@Sol Rising selling the property knowing the renter wasn't paying rent.. from what I was told, the buyer won and basically took all the profit that the seller made on the deal.
It’s meant at that point for you to sell your first home. There’s a time for everything, and this is your time 👍🏽
Right now if you can afford it DO NOT SELL!
The Federal Reserve is buying up entire neighborhood property’s and we are in a free fall economy and the dollar is collapsing fast.
So what you want to have is property!!any kind of property /or other items to barter when the dollar collapses. Cars, alcohol, cigarettes ect...
Keeping money in the bank will be worthless
Tangible things and property will give you a means to barter /trade
Ect
I can’t stand people who try to get over. You can evict now. Get rid of her. It will give you peace!
Sell it to an investor using a “subject to” strategy. You’ll get your asking price but at a date in the future. Plus they’ll make your monthly payment until they close on it.
Not a good idea unless, you trust the investor... There are better ways to do it.
@@waynecaviness5831 , do tell.
@@rickiesmith413 main problem with "subject to" you have recourse if the investor quits making payments. Your credit is on the line, not the investors... This is why I say you need to really trust the investor.
There are at least a couple of options such as lease option or owner carry.
With a lease option you still own the house and have the ability to evict if needed upon non-payment.
With owner carry you would need to foreclose which will most likely take longer to evict. You also lose tax benefits such as depreciation.
Either way there are ways to minimize the risk. Plus these options show income which helps your DTI.
So sorry to hear that you are going through this tragedy… you have been far too kind, far too lenient and it is time for you to put your foot all the way down!
I wish I knew exactly where your property is, because I would pay you her back rent and rent the property from you and pay you on time every time! Mini mini years ago I was a section 8 tenant, never did IT take advantage of my landlord no matter what life altering circumstance went on in my household. I needed a roof over my children’s head, why would I be irresponsible and not pay my rent??
My brother does sheet rock, landscaping, drywall and all types of home-improvement and he would be more than willing to help me out at no cost to you as the landlord! I have been trying to relocate for over a year now and you have such a spacious rental property why would anyone not be grateful for that?? This saddens me… So many people can give you stories about cold hearted landlords that are focused on getting their rent and ignoring long overdue repairs and not showing any compassion when the renter has been hospitalized or has had a death in the family and has come up short on the rent. I am in the market for a two bedroom two bathroom, and you have a four bedroom 3 1/2 bath?
In all honesty, I’d be willing to rent as is, make necessary repairs and upgrades, with your permission of course. And once I move out you will have the benefit of said repairs and upgrades! Some people don’t have the appreciation or gratitude that they should have in a given situation. I can tell you my credit score is a few points shy of 800 and any place I’ve lived over the years, I have always been a desirable tenant!
Wishing you all the best and hoping that you get a tenant that is deserving of your kindness and generosity💙
I feel your pain I have a squatter tenant who has not paid rent since May 2019 in California the moratorium will not be lifted until June 30, 2021 but thankfully I am grateful the county will place a eviction on his credit report
Why were they not evicted in 2019? 😳
@@JessicaMarie5184 she means the covid moratorium, people couldn't be evicted.
wonderful
Here on the west coast life is a complete 180 from those on the east coast! Every time Moratorium is set to ends its extended...they are in talks to extend it again! Soooo much money and assistance has been being given out to help there is no excuse ppl should be behind in rent at this point now. I don’t know about Cali but in WA state if the Moratorium is not extended then on July 1st, 2021 that is only when an eviction can be filed and that’s IF the Moratorium is not extended as it has been the last 3 times.
regardless of moratorium, it does not obsolve them from their responsibility. They still owe the accumulated back rent. I hope you collect yours as well
I’m all for giving people multiple chances, but she is clearly taking advantage of you in the situation. At this point because they increase the amount that she should be paying, you should definitely move in the lines of innovation. Sooner rather than later.
I've seen these senerios many times ..it most likely will end with tenant one day just Moving Out....with No Notice just...GONE!😞
You are so inspirational why because you openly give knowledge and your faith is amazing. You are like a big sister in my head. I enjoy watching ty!!!!
I love your vibe. You’re taking this so graciously. If it were me I’d be really upset and making a rant video 😆 That tenant is really lucky to have you as a landlord. I’ve seen stories on the news about landlords doing crazy stuff to get back at their tenants for not paying rent. She’s burning a bridge she’s gonna wish she hadn’t burned.
My tenant pay ZERO ...her Sec 8 pays ALL RENT & UTILITIES..gotta be wise about who we select for tenants & what their portion is
wow that's rare. I thought section 8 stopped paying 4 everything a long time ago (rent&utilities).
@@juliemcdaniel499 they pay the majority of utilities...tenant pays the rest....there are alot of programs that will give utility assistance...case by case basis
@@marcuslane3 l see now, tks 4 replying
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because of their foolishness....cost us thousands. Glad you have a good one.
When your in THE MILITARY it's super easy to buy a house. They practically want to give you one!
Amen
Because debt slavery breeds obedience
@@frankvonfrauner, No. It is because they believe that military members will not default on the loans. If you would like to have things, you have got to stop thinking like broke people.
False
@April R that’s true, so many military personnel can get a loan , no down payment . Especially veterans. But that doesn’t mean that some don’t default or get foreclosures. It happens like any other person in other occupations. 🙄🤷🏾♀️
Eviction time! This is the type of tenant that hurts other ppl on sections 8.
Pretty sick that you're happy to put people out on the street, and create Hoovervilles across the US
They really do, and have potential landlords thinking that everyone on section 8 is the tenant from hell🔥🔥🔥🔥
People on section 8 literally have no skin in the game. They don’t work for their rent money and some don’t care about their credit. Why rent to someone who has nothing to lose and who can walk away at anytime leaving you high and dry.
Just my opinion based on what you have explained... It is wonderful that you are concerned about your tenants issues, however, business and personal relationships should be separate.
I do think she's taking advantage of the situation, and you. It's it funny how you'll fight for people, and they don't do the same for you. It's very unfortunate. Great video
Natural E, I agree. That's exactly what she's doing. It's very unfortunate. I think it's time to let sis know things can begin to get very real if she doesn't start paying her rent again. SMH
Unfortunately people don’t do the right thing or what we wish they would do.. what we would do. That’s always been a disappointment to me. You are right she is taking advantage of her.
Wow! Your intro lifted my spirits immediately and put a smile on my face, didn't realize I needed that today. First few words were very POSITIVE. Thank you🙏👍💯❤️
I love how you dive in headfirst and procrastination is not a thing for you. Procrastination and excessive research is still my home currently. Good storytime! Glad you staying so positive!
Thank you for sharing. I love learning and listening to you. Your channel is definitely different from other budget channels that talk about and do the same thing over and over again. We about learning and growing and being different. Thats why I rock with you and your budget and travel adventures.
Awwww - Thank you so much!
This from an old, retired, white guy in Oregon, USA: You've got guts and tremendous experience -- and you're one smart gal. You will prosper from this experience and become even better as a person. Best wishes, always! Keep at it. Who knows? You could write a book! 😎
This sounds so much like my life except I don’t have a friend like Gwendolyn 💞💞💞 I love your transparency, so respect your hustle and commend your drive!
Thank you so much!!
It’s time for the tenant to go she is totally taking advantage and you’re a awesome person!😍
I like how you put your real world perspective on being a landlord. It's always so easy for people to tell you how you should do things but at the end of the day atleast your getting a portion of that rent from section 8.
I have townhome in Miami that I am currently going through the same thing. I would just have a conversation with the tenant and put the numbers on paper with due dates. Let the tenant know you don't want to evict them but if you get some good faith money by this date you will start the process.
Thank you and I tried that and got crickets in response
I tried being a landlord it was hell ,after the 3rd tenants I knew never again, they start paying rent on time and after 2 to 3 months Boom in abele to collect rent due to excuse after excuse,it took me spending my money & time getting the tenants put out this is something I never ever want to do,God bless you .
This is not right. I would have a problem looking at myself in the mirror everyday. She has to know all you would have to go through if you evict her and thats why she may not be paying her portion of the rent. I will be praying that she gets it together and stop thinking about herself. You are highly blessed and will be always.
You are a kind woman. I'll be absolutely honest, I am a woman of God, I am also a veteran, but I also have BILLS girl lol. That mortgage does not stop for anything. Not covid, not the tenant going to jail, not my cancer, not RA, not anything. That bank is like.....you better pay before the 10th honey lol. If I do not pay my mortgage my name is destroyed, not the tenant, they just move. So as much as I would feel for that person, it is business not personal. You need, you HAVE to see this as BUSINESS, not personal. If not you are going to get burned. Never do business w/ friends or relatives, and always see this as business. Its not personal, feelings and emotion should never come into this. Empathy, yes. Compassion, yes. But at the end of the day it is YOU that will be destroyed.
My tenant moved out right before the pandemic started. I have used the past year to upgrade and remodel the house while vacant. I refuse to rent it again until the law protects me again from lowlifes who refuse to pay their bills. Sorry you are dealing with such a person.
Thank you for talking about your mistakes, this was very helpful for future landlords and home buyers.
1:46 the fact that you before you had any idea of how it would turn out but knew you had a chance if you tried and had the courage to act.. 🙇 you have my utmost respect.. and to those reading that aren’t her well I’m 33 now vet myself got out in 2010 I hesitated and well it was impossible because I did and since then anytime I second guessed myself I ended up regretting it .. this in itself is a valuable lesson
now is the time to sell! Do it now before the market shifts again. Also don't get to know your tenants. I used to tell this to my mom as well. stay out of their personal lives, this is a business. that is not being mean or unchristian like its just being practical.
100! The more you get personal, the more risk they will ask for breaks on rent, etc.
Sell it to me. 👀
I hate that you were willing to help her and go to bat for her when she got in trouble, and she returns it with ingratitude. I can’t stand ungrateful people. You could probably make a killing off that property right now.
My sentiments exactly! That tenant has got to go…☹️
Absolutely Love your "jump first " attitude ! That's the ultimate boss move.!
I have 5 houses . I put all my houses into a property management company . In my experience , it has worked out great. They always , think of me first
Yeah...for me, even tho I would have taken a loss, if I could do this again, I'd definitely go that route.
Yep, that's what I'm gonna do Where are your homes and your property manager located? Maybe I can be your next referral 👌
Wow this is my first video of yours and I am so amazed by your humility. It’s refreshing to see and I KNOW you will figure all of this out. Money will LITERALLY drop from the sky to assist you on your way.
Same. Couldn’t figure it out but you said it ....humility
Amen 🙏 She will be blessed just for her compassion
I’ve been blessed to have no tenant to miss. But this has opened up my eyes. I will be investing more in the government routes like section 8 and other programs.
Be very careful and very selective of friends because people are jealous of all you have accomplished as a woman 😳
Here we go with the black woman is their own group separate from the black community 🤦🏿♂️....
@@jimmythemuscle9612 Surprise I’m a white woman 👩🏻🦳
Where in her comment does she mention race? Her exact words "accomplished as a woman." Just woman.
@@jimmythemuscle9612 sound like an idiot never was that mention
Family too😒
Few things you must learn, 1 always raise rents with questionable tenants. 2nd stop being so nice or get a property manager. 3rd sell while the market is good, you can claim the losses to offset the profit for selling. Or 1031 that property to a duplex and get a property manager. Don’t allow that person to take over your financial future. Good luck
How sad that it's such a biased circumstance unfair to you letting people off with literally stealing from others. I am sorry you are going through that and have gone through that! I hope you get compensated for your kind heart, patience and understanding. I love your gusto and go get them mentality! You are a true definition of the American dream...
God bless you 🙏💯❤️
Please don’t hold section 8 people or in contempt because of one bad person 🥺
I agree there are people who do the right thing because they aren’t playing about where they live.
@@lennysvibe The Love of Money is the root of All Evil. 1Timothy 6:10
A section 8 tenant caught my home on fire... or her unattended grandson who was making french fries did.... or so they say...then her daughter called and harrassed me when I was not a good reference. lol
@@lennysvibe she has a lease and proved herself to be a liability. That’s business and as a landlord she has every right to want her money, or at the bare minimum a tenant who has enough respect and decency to handle her business as a grown woman. Im pretty sure if you were in her shoes with a mortgage to pay you wouldn’t be happy go lucky that your tenant is taking full advantage of you and the situation. Don’t sign contracts or make promises that you cannot live up to. To only have to pay around $500 with assistance for a 4 bedroom apartment, a lenient landlord and managed to increase income (which means her job was never impacted and she had the finances to pay, just chose not to do so nor communicated that) during the pandemic are all blessing that the tenant is abusing significantly. If that’s too much then maybe she needs to downsize into a small studio apartment in a more affordable area until she can get her finances together. She’s shooting herself in the foot for when she is denied from renewing the lease at the end to where she’ll be truly struggling with a more aggressive landlord and kicked out from her next place on her ungrateful behind sooner now that covid is ending. It doesn’t matter if you’re a billionaire or have less than $5 in your bank account, an agreement was made and as an adult, you are obligated to fulfill that agreement.
If the tenant gets section 8, her checks would come directly to her. I’m not understanding how she’s having this issue.
You basically did everything wrong in the book. Damn
😂..exactly....
@@greenearthblueskies8556 she lived and learned though, that's the important part.
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Cut her some slack. She didn't know; hindsight is 20/20. Your life must be PERFECT! 😒
You have so much optimism and professional and laid back and with your gut type of look. If you haven't sat back and have a cup of coffee with your tenant than I'd say do. Be you and blessed that you are who you are. So many individuals as yourself go through this rough patch, but treat the tenant that you have as a human and take time to talk. God is good and you set the path you took and be optimistic God is good..🙏🙏
I'm so sorry, I hate it when good people get screwed over.
That lady is selfish. YOU NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW MUCH THAT $400 would be IN 25 YEARS! That is a huge amount of money! Don’t allow her to TAKE THAT FROM YOUR RETIREMENT!
It’s time to cut your losses. She’s taking advantage of you and you are not a charitable foundation. Don’t renew the lease. If you have, notify the Housing Authority that she is not making timely payments and inform them you will begin eviction.
Losing money is the price of doing business...This negative experience will help you become a better landlord in the long run...I rented one of my properties to a relative (worst mistake) but I learned. Never mix friendship with business, because your tenant sensed that she could get over on you. Also, the DMV metro has a lot of military and federal Employees who are required to maintain a security clearance (you are guaranteed to get your $$$)
Omg😣I’ve been paying my rent and can’t believe people are not! I think your video is spot on! And your just like a zillion people! Your totally learning! Your cool! Big hug 🤗
She knew housing would send you that notice. She is letting you the rich woman pay for her. I am sure she is viewing your videos.
File on her.
@@maxsanemitchell1609 Yeah, make certain she is never allowed Sec8 again.
@@kookietherapy9398, Failure to pay her rent for months and leaving the home in a smelly unkempt mess, possible property distruction she will definitely lose her section 8 and will never be able to receive it again.
You will get yours Thank you for being a real human being not all people will take advantage of your kindness you will draw the right people to you. Big hugs for you 🤗
Im interested in renting to section 8 eventually, I've heard that there are guidelines they have to follow or they lose their voucher..why is she still getting vouchers if she's not paying her part of the rent? I thought they would take away her voucher for that especially
There's no way she's not paying and if so its definitely your fault. She has an obligation to pay her part.
Section 8 doesn't pay you on the 1st or by the 5th it could be two + months before they pay their part. And sometime the tenant doesn't pay on time and it can take months before section 8 get involved. Look at the pros and cons to be prepared.
Girl do you know how HARD it is to get a SECTION 8 VOUCHER !!!!???? YOU AIN'T TAKEN NOTHING AWAY FROM ME😅🤣😂🤣😂🤣
As the landlord she has to take her to court to get her certificate taken. Section 8 will take her certificate for at least a year if the landlord wins the eviction, but court has to occur first...
Courts will work with Section 8 tenants. Most judges are reluctant to evict tenants especially if the tenant has children. Expect to be in court possibly for a few years if the tenant comes forward with minimum payment to pay the landlord. These tenants know the laws and as I said Judges are very reluctant to evict these tenant especially those with children and If they have a special needs child that has a disability or handicap you can be assured it will take approximately two to three years before the tenant may be given a notice from court that the eviction will move forward. Please talk with tenants who have previously rented to Section 8 you will surely need to know the pros and cons of signing up and providing your home to participate in the Section 8 program. You must read the fine print of the contract that is signed between you the landlord and the Section 8 program. I would say NOT to rent to tenants on Section 8 to much of a hassle and long term waiting for finally from the court system to evict these tenants from your home. I have seen to many horror stories from landlords. Many now have chosen not to rent to Section 8 tenants again.
Throughout the pandemic there was zero empathy for landlords and their financial losses.
It's not right. They have to live too.
Now rent in some areas is up 50%.
Sometimes renting is tough, and if you are nice and try to help, they see an opening and start taking advantage. I have a girl I started renting to, I was friends with her mom, let this girl have it for $300a month less than I was getting. 2 years later and after a successful eviction last year ( I was stupid enough to give her another chance) and now she is months behind, got herself a dog without asking, moved her bf in with out asking, has turned the place into what looks like a homeless camp, finally did pay May's rent at the start of July, didn't pay the full amount, actually put a note in the envelope that said "More money is on it's way in just a few days! I understand the block on evictions has ran out, I truly hope this don't mean that you'll be evicting us soon. I'll get caught up and keep the place cleaned up. I appreciate you working with me!!" Basically telling me now that I can evict her she is going to pay the rent, and sends a partial! Anyway, she is finally on her way out, not even her offer to " DO ANYTHING" to keep me from evicting her. What is up with some of these women, do they really think they look good enough for a month's rent? The ONLY thing she can do is pay the rent and clean the place up......
Because of who she is she will always be at the bottom. They get over in the beginning, but in the end they are truly losing in life.
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I know they have assistance for those having a ruff time paying their rent through state funds but the tenant has to apply for them and if approved the check for past due rent will go straight to you. Check your states website.
Not every state is doing this and those on section 8 don’t qualify anyways
No that Landlord and the renter can apply either one. It's in almost all states they're just not advertising it You have to look and find it for yourself which is sneaky all together 😉
@@pinkmej exactly! The 2021 Covid Bill was written to let landlords have access to the funds as well as the Tennant. Knoxville Tennessee had $40 million sitting cause folks didn't know this untill a town hall meeting smh
Enjoyed your video A LOT!
We’re about to move to MD from NM. We weren’t planning on moving, but now retired, we wanted to travel, be closer to grandkids, and didn’t want to rent out our home of 21 years. Glad we put it on the market, we literally doubled our purchase price.
Turns out we will be renters (for the first time in 26 years), as we are moving into my daughter/Son-in-law’s home into their MIL suite until we buy a new home in MD.
Stories like these remind me that home ownership really isn't the dream some thinks it is.
Matter of fact, this should serve as a cautionary tale to approach homeownership carefully. Caveat emptor.
Homeownship is typically
The key to the middle class..it is very hard to get there or stay there without ever owning a home.
Very smart to go with section 8! However, Don't mix friends with business. It's that easy
I am in Michigan and my boss has rentals. Read the fine print of any government program designed to "help landlords". One would have paid X-amount of back rent due, BUT required the landlord to legally agree to not raise the rent for 5 YEARS. My boss turned it all down due to that provision. He hasn't raised rent in several years, but he doesn't want the government managing his ability to do so, if needed.
I Wish I had a landlord like you. you seem like you have a great heart. Unfortunately for the tenant she however is taking advantage and I am sorry for that. Def evil her thoug
You always keep it REAL & CLASSY.
Hi Tinesha
I am a Landlord with quite a few properties.
Treat Landlording and property management as a business.
The tenants need to know...
'Your problems cannot become my problems'
Having said that unfortunately the govt is treating Landlords as leaches and we are way down on the totem pole for Covid sympathy.
Landlords need to get together and speak up strongly.
Good luck on your journey - you come across as a wonderful person.
Wow, thank you for your service!! Thanks for sharing your tips as well!! 💕💕 “I’ll learn on the road” I love it!! 🤣💕💕
I learn so much from you. Thank if your a God sent thank you for being you.
I love your attitude about not procrastinating. _The Road To Failure Is Paved with Procrastinators_ .
Either the sell the house asap or get rid of her asap. She is taking advantage of your kindness.