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GUN-PACKIN’-LANDLORD-REALITY

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Real Estate Technology with Rentec Direct

I stumbled upon this promo for a new reality show called “The Landlord” that several different networks are considering airing and by the end of the short clip, my head was spinning, with the universal hummm being OHMYGODIWOULDNEVERWANTHISJOB.”  

And then I remembered.... years ago, I had his job!!!  Okay, a version of his job.  I wasn’t packing heat while at work nor did I have a siren on the top of my car, but no matter where you are, if there are humans and you’re dealing with their homes, you’ll find challenges. And some fairly diverse ones!

And if you’re in this line of work, you have skills, you have options, so you’re most likely doing it because you enjoy it. Right???!?

So, what motivates someone to be a landlord or PM?  There are other jobs that pay far more and offer less headache and more free time.

Curious.... Would you take his job?  Do you have his job?

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Janell is a member of Rentec Direct, a web-based property management software program designed to help streamline tenant criminal and credit checks and the day-to-day operations of landlords and property managers.  You'll find many other useful articles like this on the Rentec Direct Blog.

 

Kathy Stoltman
Ventura, CA
RETIRED

Property management can be fun and very miserable at times.  You are right, when we are dealing with people it is bound to get interesting.  When I was a property manager, there were many interesting moments!

Oct 09, 2012 09:40 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Personally, if I were a landlord I'd use a property manager to manage my units. I have to keep reminding my landlord clients that I am not their personal property manager. I am simply their REALTOR

Oct 09, 2012 09:52 AM
Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

I will have to watch this on my faster computer later. I am a landlord and I don't pack because I don't rent to trouble makers.

Oct 09, 2012 10:28 AM
Janell Kittleson
Rentec Direct - Grants Pass, OR
Rentec Direct

I bet you did see some interesting stuff, Kathy!  Doug - I bet you are a lot like a PM to your clients as I'm sure they expect you to wear all sorts of hats.  And good for you , Rob!!!  There are some very savvy landlords, for sure, but it isn't an easy job and most are wise to leave it to a PM if their property is in a challenging neighborhood.

Oct 10, 2012 03:04 AM
Kathryn .
Rentec Direct - Grants Pass, OR
Rentec Direct

I thought some of my property management stories were bad, until I seen this video!  I can't imagine having to pack a weapon, wear bullet proof vest and hope that I live to collect tomorrows rent check.

 

Oct 10, 2012 04:03 AM