[JBurkett19]

Cube–

As far as the water goes- if a water billed is going to break you, you’re better off staying in an apartment, or getting a rental that includes water paid in the rent. It sounds like you’ll forever lose sleep over it.

And as far as a landlord passing by unannounced-I’m sure it’s happened before, but passing by usually means that the tenant will bring to light a problem that needs to be addressed. With that said- you are correct; there are some landlords that are crazy, but through your good intuition, you’ll be able to tell when you meet them. When all else fails remember what the Spanish say “Asi es la vida” (Such is life). You’re gonna be fine. Don’t worry.

[JBurkett19]

Sounds like many of your concerns are a bit paranoid.

As far as watering the grass, wouldn’t you want to be in a place with green grass? Keep in mind that when a tenant enters a house with green grass and leaves with brown or no grass, that costs the property owner time and money. Most importantly time. Besides, the water portion of the bill is not the expensive part. The sewer and other charges make up at least 80- 90% percent of the bill.

The part about getting a credit check on a property owner/landlord is somewhat laughable. Go ahead and try. It’ll be funny if nothing else.

As far as a landlord passing by for visits, or entering without notice- I wouldn’t worry too much about that. Believe that the landlord doesn’t want to go to the house for nothing more than collecting rent. They don’t want to hear from tenants at all, unless there’s a problem.

All you need to do is pick a house that’s in a part of town you like and that has the features you like. You’ll be able to tell if the landlord is legit when you meet them.

As far as checking property tax payments and whether the house is listed for short sale, I’m sure there are ways to do that if it makes you feel more comfortable.

[JBurkett19]

Sounds like many of your concerns are a bit paranoid.

As far as watering the grass, wouldn’t you want to be in a place with green grass? Keep in mind that when a tenant enters a house with green grass and leaves with brown or no grass, that costs the property owner time and money. Most importantly time. Besides, the water portion of the bill is not the expensive part. The sewer and other charges make up at least 80- 90% percent of the bill.

The part about getting a credit check on a property owner/landlord is somewhat laughable. Go ahead and try. It’ll be funny if nothing else.

As far as a landlord passing by for visits, or entering without notice- I wouldn’t worry too much about that. Believe that the landlord doesn’t want to go to the house for nothing more than collecting rent. They don’t want to hear from tenants at all, unless there’s a problem.

All you need to do is pick a house that’s in a part of town you like and that has the features you like. You’ll be able to tell if the landlord is legit when you meet them.

As far as checking property tax payments and whether the house is listed for short sale, I’m sure there are ways to do that if it makes you feel more comfortable.

[JBurkett19]

Sounds like many of your concerns are a bit paranoid.

As far as watering the grass, wouldn’t you want to be in a place with green grass? Keep in mind that when a tenant enters a house with green grass and leaves with brown or no grass, that costs the property owner time and money. Most importantly time. Besides, the water portion of the bill is not the expensive part. The sewer and other charges make up at least 80- 90% percent of the bill.

The part about getting a credit check on a property owner/landlord is somewhat laughable. Go ahead and try. It’ll be funny if nothing else.

As far as a landlord passing by for visits, or entering without notice- I wouldn’t worry too much about that. Believe that the landlord doesn’t want to go to the house for nothing more than collecting rent. They don’t want to hear from tenants at all, unless there’s a problem.

All you need to do is pick a house that’s in a part of town you like and that has the features you like. You’ll be able to tell if the landlord is legit when you meet them.

As far as checking property tax payments and whether the house is listed for short sale, I’m sure there are ways to do that if it makes you feel more comfortable.

[JBurkett19]

Sounds like many of your concerns are a bit paranoid.

As far as watering the grass, wouldn’t you want to be in a place with green grass? Keep in mind that when a tenant enters a house with green grass and leaves with brown or no grass, that costs the property owner time and money. Most importantly time. Besides, the water portion of the bill is not the expensive part. The sewer and other charges make up at least 80- 90% percent of the bill.

The part about getting a credit check on a property owner/landlord is somewhat laughable. Go ahead and try. It’ll be funny if nothing else.

As far as a landlord passing by for visits, or entering without notice- I wouldn’t worry too much about that. Believe that the landlord doesn’t want to go to the house for nothing more than collecting rent. They don’t want to hear from tenants at all, unless there’s a problem.

All you need to do is pick a house that’s in a part of town you like and that has the features you like. You’ll be able to tell if the landlord is legit when you meet them.

As far as checking property tax payments and whether the house is listed for short sale, I’m sure there are ways to do that if it makes you feel more comfortable.

[JBurkett19]

Sounds like many of your concerns are a bit paranoid.

As far as watering the grass, wouldn’t you want to be in a place with green grass? Keep in mind that when a tenant enters a house with green grass and leaves with brown or no grass, that costs the property owner time and money. Most importantly time. Besides, the water portion of the bill is not the expensive part. The sewer and other charges make up at least 80- 90% percent of the bill.

The part about getting a credit check on a property owner/landlord is somewhat laughable. Go ahead and try. It’ll be funny if nothing else.

As far as a landlord passing by for visits, or entering without notice- I wouldn’t worry too much about that. Believe that the landlord doesn’t want to go to the house for nothing more than collecting rent. They don’t want to hear from tenants at all, unless there’s a problem.

All you need to do is pick a house that’s in a part of town you like and that has the features you like. You’ll be able to tell if the landlord is legit when you meet them.

As far as checking property tax payments and whether the house is listed for short sale, I’m sure there are ways to do that if it makes you feel more comfortable.

[JBurkett19]

Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.

[JBurkett19]

Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.

[JBurkett19]

Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.

[JBurkett19]

Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.

[JBurkett19]

Try living in your diversified portfolio. What no bed or toilet in there? Try growing food to eat in the back yard of your diversified portofilio. Outside of water, there is no other asset more important that land. In order for land to be best utilized, you need a dwelling on it, water to it and at least a piece to grow something.

Yes, other investments over time (given the right times of jumping in and out) might pay more money. But, no other investment protects you dignity, like a place to lay your head and a toilet to go in.

[JBurkett19]

As a previous poster put it- You own the mortgage and a tax bill. That is correct; however, with diligence, you will one day only own the tax bill, and let me tell you- when you’re old and haven’t a proper steady income, there’s nothing more important (outside of food money) than having a paid off shelter. Try being under the thumb of a landlord when you’re 65 and start living on a fixed income. Remember that the truths we make for ourselves don’t become visible until much later in life. Keep renting. Keep making someone else’s mortgage payment. At the end of it all, you’ll have nothing but paper money. Real estate has intrinsic value. Paper money has nothing but paper.

[JBurkett19]

As a previous poster put it- You own the mortgage and a tax bill. That is correct; however, with diligence, you will one day only own the tax bill, and let me tell you- when you’re old and haven’t a proper steady income, there’s nothing more important (outside of food money) than having a paid off shelter. Try being under the thumb of a landlord when you’re 65 and start living on a fixed income. Remember that the truths we make for ourselves don’t become visible until much later in life. Keep renting. Keep making someone else’s mortgage payment. At the end of it all, you’ll have nothing but paper money. Real estate has intrinsic value. Paper money has nothing but paper.

[JBurkett19]

As a previous poster put it- You own the mortgage and a tax bill. That is correct; however, with diligence, you will one day only own the tax bill, and let me tell you- when you’re old and haven’t a proper steady income, there’s nothing more important (outside of food money) than having a paid off shelter. Try being under the thumb of a landlord when you’re 65 and start living on a fixed income. Remember that the truths we make for ourselves don’t become visible until much later in life. Keep renting. Keep making someone else’s mortgage payment. At the end of it all, you’ll have nothing but paper money. Real estate has intrinsic value. Paper money has nothing but paper.

[JBurkett19]

As a previous poster put it- You own the mortgage and a tax bill. That is correct; however, with diligence, you will one day only own the tax bill, and let me tell you- when you’re old and haven’t a proper steady income, there’s nothing more important (outside of food money) than having a paid off shelter. Try being under the thumb of a landlord when you’re 65 and start living on a fixed income. Remember that the truths we make for ourselves don’t become visible until much later in life. Keep renting. Keep making someone else’s mortgage payment. At the end of it all, you’ll have nothing but paper money. Real estate has intrinsic value. Paper money has nothing but paper.

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