Being a landlord isn’t just about collecting rent, it’s about knowing the rules.In this video, I break down why understanding local, state, and federal regulations is critical if you own rental property. After 25 years as a landlord and over a decade as a full-time real estate investor, I’ve learned that most landlord problems start with not knowing how local government rules actually work.We cover things like landlord licenses, certificates of occupancy, inspections, lead-based paint requirements, security deposit rules, renewals, and how different municipalities handle compliance. These rules can change block by block, and not knowing them can cost you money, create vacancies, or even put you in court.If you’re a landlord or real estate investor who wants to operate professionally, reduce liability, and avoid costly mistakes, this video will help you understand what to look for before putting a tenant in your property.Comment below and share any unusual or frustrating landlord rules you’ve dealt with in your area.

Being a landlord isn’t hard — until you make the same mistakes I did.In this video, I break down the 7 biggest property management mistakes I’ve made over 25 years as a landlord. These are real situations that cost me time, money, and more than a few headaches — from being “too nice” with tenants, to not verifying local regulations, mishandling work orders, underestimating renovations, lacking reserves, renting to friends, and poor organization.If you own rental property or are getting into real estate investing, these lessons can save you thousands of dollars and help you avoid unnecessary legal, financial, and operational problems.This is real-world landlord experience — no theory, no fluff.If you want more real estate content focused on rentals, property management, and investor mistakes to avoid, make sure to subscribe.Drop a comment and share a mistake you’ve learned from as a landlord.

In this video, I break down one of the worst rental deals of my investing career. On paper, the numbers looked great. In reality, the property turned into a financial and legal mess that cost me over 10k and forced me into court.I walk you through the 3 mistakes that created this disaster:• buying in the wrong area• underpricing the rent and attracting the wrong applicants• trusting someone unqualified to place a tenantIf you're a landlord or real estate investor, these mistakes are extremely common and extremely expensive. Learn from my experience so you can avoid bad tenants, bad placements and bad deals that destroy your cash flow.If you want more landlord lessons, rental case studies and real stories from the field, subscribe to the channel and check out my videos on tenant screening and property management.Drop a comment and share your own rental nightmare story.