As I said earlier on this thread. The relationship between landlord and tenant can be mutually beneficial. We are not all Van Hoogstraten wannabes. Some people simply do not want to own a property and others know they will never be able to based on basic income and expenditure calculations. Yes...
There are so many reasons why this is a stupid idea I'm not going to list them. But I guess if you have such a blinkered view it doesn't matter anyway.
Absolutely this.
I have 4 BTLs and this is exactly what I do too. I've also done away with agents (who I think are a waste of money if you live locally) and have passed on the reduction in fees to the tenants. I know all the local tradesmen who can fix most problems arising quickly and have a...