So you want to be a landlord?

[PJ]

These stories are too awful lol. I really would like to use rental properties as a little supplemental income but I can't see a scenario where it works out well.

I think it can.  But there are a few key things to keep in mind.

• Have them nearby (where you can drive and pick up the rent while actually checking on your property)
  
• GO WITH YOUR GUT.  If you think they are scumbags, don't rent to them.  Don't be desperate to get that rent where you pick anyone.
  
• Save some of that money for repairs and such.
  

Thats a really good idea to physically pick up the rent each month.  Hate to not see the property for 6 months or something and get a big surprise one day.

You can even replace the AC filter each month too to make sure it gets done, and again allows you to make sure all is well. 

I will tell you that In Florida it is a PAIN to evict someone, not sure about up there.  That is something you may want to research too if you decide to do it.

Yeah thats a good idea to look into too.  Way back in the day I worked at an apartment complex and every 6 months we had to go into each apartment and change the smoke detector batteries.  That would probably be a good excuse to take a look around too.