Long-term Rental Series Part 2: Property Managers, Nightmare Tenant & Real Talk

Ready for the unfiltered truth about managing long-term rentals remotely? In this second half of my remote landlord series, I share what happens after the research and purchase: working with property managers, why self-managing didn’t work for us, dealing with a bad tenant, and ongoing maintenance surprises.You’ll hear real stories (and lessons learned) from our two rental properties in Memphis — a city I’ve never even been to. I’ll walk you through what’s gone well, what’s been a headache, and why LTRs are not as passive as Instagram might have you believe.🎯 Whether you’re thinking about becoming a landlord or just curious what it’s like to invest remotely, this episode is packed with honest takeaways and tips.🎧 Episode Breakdown00:00 – 🎙️ Intro02:10 – 🏠 Buying & Renovating Remotely06:40 – 🤝 Working with Property Manager08:30 – 😱 Self-Managing Nightmares: Bad Tenant, Eviction & Trust Issues16:36 – 🧠 Final Takeaways