Lessons from a Small Landlord

… historicallyoriented yuppies and old rentregulated tenants restrictive zoning  landmarking and … these apartments to the market NYC will also get higher property tax income  Besides these selfappointed activists … from a giant apartment corporation like AvalonBay or buying a condo Sincerely  A small landlord This is the final …

… too enthusiastic or visible Ill nail them with a punitive rent increase  Though this may be news to tenants this isnt … question that I always ask myself is Do I want to renew your lease   There are lots of good reasons not to renew … too and if you arent prepared to deal with that perhaps you should find a fullservice building  Likewise if you are a …

… the early 1980s sold their buildings to the tenants aka the coop conversion craze of the 60s80s or sold out to better … than small landlords can  Small landlords have to go to banks and can only get a 10yearloan for 60 or less of the … construction architecture and investment theory …  The hours are terrible and the work can be physically demanding …

… more than the maximum amount I could ever squeeze out of my rentals My rentals are my pension and my goal in finding a … prestigious law firms and alumni of elite universities and private schools Bottom line If you arent in one of those … and Ill try and give you a good reason to stay here Lessons from a Small Landlord is a biweekly column penned by a …