Learn How To Avoid Common Landlord Problems
Do you want better tenants, more rent and less headaches? Read Landlord Rescue and learn how to avoid common pitfalls and problems.
In my experience, evictions and tenants from hell are avoidable. I’ve been working full time in this business for many years. I rent and manage many properties. I have ZERO evictions in 2010. Follow me on my journey as I share best practices and insider tips and tricks that will keep you out of trouble.
Getting great tenants is possible and it’s the cornerstone to you making any money in this difficult and challenging business.
I’m Rachelle Berube, the writer and property manager behind this site, I want to help you succeed:
- How to spot great tenants and avoid the bad ones
- Protect yourself during the rental process
- Interesting news that affects landlords
- Be happy and calm in your role as a landlord!
It doesn’t have to be difficult and stressful to be a landlord. In fact it can be downright simple and easy. Be one of the many landlords that gets the new information as soon as it comes out. It’s simple, just put your email into the form below. You don’t have to learn at the the school of hard knocks!
Personal Stuff About The Writer: Rachelle
Age : Ha
Weight : Ha… Ha
Marital Status: Very
Kids : One son, smarter than me
Contact Information
Phone (416) 628-4137
Cell (416) 880-4126
Fax (647) 724-1619
Email rachelle@landlordrescue.ca
Educational experience:
- Credentials
Business Experience: While in second year of school, I started a construction business with a partner, I did that in conjunction with different property management contracts for different buildings, companies, a rental agency, a paralegal. I’ve worked a lot in high vacancy buildings.
Inspiration for Landlord Rescue : A small Landlord I met at the sheriff’s office who had been told by the Tribunal to pursue a case for eviction, when she already knew because of the neighbors the tenants had moved out. I saved her $330 that day. That was the moment I decided that my skills would be better used helping smaller landlords who are often preyed on by bad tenants because they don’t have the process of protections that bigger landlords employ.
What I like the most about myself : Great Problem Solver, Honest
What possessed me to start a blog? Frugal Trader over at Million Dollar Journey saw me helping people out for a while over in the Canadian Money Forum. He asked me to write some articles. This got me writing and people liked it. I had a pretty useless website and I asked my hubby to help me turn it into a blog. Before this I was unable to even log into my website. I learned pretty fast and here we are a few months later. I also write for Money Smarts Blog, he likes horrible tenant stories. It turns out I have a lot to say. Also Bloggers so far are awesome! Many people have helped me without pay just through the goodness of their hearts.
Pet Peeves : Liars, crooks, thieves. People who prey on seniors and the vulnerable.
Hi Rachelle
Love the blogs on MDJ. Would it be possible to grab a copy of your CAP spreadsheet? I have my own by I like your approach to evaluating properties.
If possible, I might ask for a coffee to discuss property investment strategy options. I own high end fully furnished rentals. I’m intrigued by “the lower end” of the market as I know nothing.
MS
Sure a coffee would be great !
Hi Rachelle.
I added another comment to the CREA discussion (I also inserted a shameless plug for For CELL By Owner). Sorry, couldn’t help myself.
Yes, I would be happy to do an interview for your blog. Let me know when and I’d be happy to contribute. For my discussions over the past year or so, there are many people on both sides of the border who are unwilling and unable to pay full-service real estate commissions anymore. Thankfully, with the internet and some creativity, most can sell themselves.
Keep up the good fight.
Rachelle,
Just found your site. Being a property manager in the Niagara area has led me down some interesting paths (some not of the garden variety). It’s great to see some practical and real situation advice for us who deal with some “personalities” that can make this career choice a lot more difficult than it has to be. Thanks for your generosity.
The Canadian Real Estate Blog Carnival // Nov 6, 2010 at 6:06 pm
[...] off, I would like to give a shout out to Rachelle of Landlord [...]
Chuckle. Found your site through Million Dollar Journey and I really enjoy your frank thoughts on Landlord and Tenant relations. Keep up the good work.
Rather than regret not going to University, why not enroll?
Personally, Grad from Mac, night school and extension at six other Universities.
You meet some good people there.
Retired in Florida.
Oh yeah, that way your kid can’t say why should i go if you didn’t.
I have considered it. I would go to learn how to write better
You have a great story of how your interests led to you getting into consulting. I saw your posts at Blog Tyrant and followed you here. Your site seems clean and trustworthy. Great job!
Thanks Andrea
Reading blog tyrant and asking for his help has really made a big difference.
Hello Rachelle
Great blog!
My tenant called me yesterday indicating that her daughter was diagnosed with Asthma. the tenant has a cat and smokes ( outside of the property).
She has asked if I can hire a company to do duct cleaning as she is now concerned about air quality.
My question is: how should I handle this as a landlord? is duct cleaning part of maintenance? Am I obliged to do it now that the tenant has alergies?
There is no clear indication from the doctor at this point as what is causing it.
Help!
thanks a bunch
Hi Rachelle,
I saw your comments on blog tyrant and followed you here…thought I’d let you know I love your about page. It’s a great mix of witty and informative!
Kuddos =)
Thanks Asia
Thanks for coming by…
As a very small but responsible LandLord I loved your site and look forward to hearing and learning more.AF
Damn! You’re married.
Not everyone can win the lottery Nem….