Why would someone become a landlord in the first place? You're not born with a title deed in your hand, and if you were given income property by a family member, you're still profiting off of the hard work of others. The only reason someone would choose to go out of their way to invest in rental properties is because they see an easier way of making money than having to go out and work for it like an honest person. "Mom and Pop landlords" aren't a thing. If you have the funds to buy an entire second property, you aren't just a "mom and pop", youre in the 1%.

[–] willeypete23@reddthat.com 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'm in that boat. I'm a land lord. I built my forever home but after a medical issue I lost my job. Unfortunately my career choice, while lucrative, only has one or two positions per state. So I had to move. I'd like to return to the home I built but that won't be for another 10 years minimum when I retire. I don't want to sell my home, so I rented it out. I'm currently renting an apartment myself.

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