billeyler | Rental mania

I've suddenly discovered that two of my three rental properties just down the street are going to be vacant: the smaller one, on Friday and the large one a month from now.

No stress for me of course. Right.

Yesterday, I drove by the rentals to see what the yard was looking like after all the rain. Even though I pay a monthly yard maintenance fee, it can be many weeks before someone comes and actually mows the lawn or whacks the weeds.

I spotted a "For Lease" sign. My first thought was "Who is moving????" I went home to contact the PM, but got involved in cooking dinner and FORGOT about it. Senility creepeth up.

On the way to work, I did remember this time, and emailed the PM asking what's up. Turns out the 4-year tenant in the small front apartment had given notice nearly a month ago and is supposed to move out on the 31st. Hmmm. I asked if I could do a walk through after they're out so I can see what needs repaired and cleaned. The PM has been VERY bad about anything like that.

So that was all arranged for Friday or Saturday, depending.

Then 15 minutes later, I got a call from the PM again. Paul, my tenant (and our former chorus director) of NINE years just gave notice to move out in a month.

(sound of owner falling on floor).

Ack!