{"id":4162,"date":"2025-03-22T00:58:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T00:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myrealestatedojo.com\/subto\/?p=4162"},"modified":"2025-04-03T22:14:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T22:14:47","slug":"i-learned-the-hard-way-as-a-landlord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myrealestatedojo.com\/subto\/i-learned-the-hard-way-as-a-landlord\/","title":{"rendered":"Before You Rent: 9 Secrets I Learned the Hard Way as a Landlord"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h2>BEFORE YOU RENT: 9 SECRETS I LEARNED THE HARD WAY AS A LANDLORD<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">\u2764\ufe0f I\u2019m giving you my Seller Finance Course for FREE! \u2764\ufe0f<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Visit my website and click on &#8216;Start Now&#8217; to download my Seller Finance Course. Learn everything from lead generation to closing strategies and exit plans\u2014at no cost to you! \ud83d\udc49 www.MyRealEstateDojo.com<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Landlord \ud83d\udea8\ud83c\udfe0<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Becoming a landlord sounds like a dream\u2014passive income, financial freedom, and long-term wealth. But before you dive in, let me share 9 crucial lessons I wish I had known before getting into rental property investing. These tips could save you thousands of dollars and countless headaches!<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">\u2705 Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn in this video:<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 The unexpected costs of being a landlord<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 How to deal with difficult tenants and late payments<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 The truth about property management (DIY vs. hiring a manager)<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 The legal traps that could get you sued<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Why cash flow isn\u2019t always what it seems<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 How to handle maintenance and repairs efficiently<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Why screening tenants is the most important step<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 The hidden risks of rental properties<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">9\ufe0f\u20e3 The mindset shift you need to succeed<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">\ud83d\udccc WATCH UNTIL THE END to avoid the mistakes that cost new landlords BIG money and learn how to build a profitable rental property business the smart way!<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><br style=\"color: rgb(31, 39, 50); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); white-space: pre-wrap; font-variant-ligatures: normal !important; font-variant-alternates: normal !important; font-variant-numeric: normal !important; font-variant-east-asian: normal !important; font-variant-position: normal !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; line-height: 1.65em !important;\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-family: Poppins; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">\ud83d\udca1 Thinking of becoming a real estate investor? 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