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I have been a landlord for a very long time, over thirty years. As a landlord you have to really screen your perspective tenants. That includes credit report, previous landlords and as long as you give a tenant 24 hour notice you can certainly check on your property. When you use a property manager you even have to check on them. A lot of property managers collect the rent check and do nothing else. I make it a habit to check on my properties at least twice a year. Like other people stated the only time you hear from them when there is a problem. Remember it your investment and do not ignore problems when they arise. Here in California when a tenant is late on the rent you must give them a three day notice to pay rent or quit. If you don"t do that the eviction process becomes more difficult if you have to go to court. Yes it does require work but eventually you acquire equity in your investment.
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