When a tenant refuses to pay, you’ve got two main strategies: negotiation or litigation.
❇️ Negotiation: Sit down like adults. Offer them money to leave. You’d be shocked how fast people accept cash for keys if it saves them the stress of eviction.
❇️ Litigation: If they won’t budge, then it’s time to bring in the lawyer. Depending on the state, it might take two months, but eventually they’re out.
The key is not letting emotion cloud the decision. Real estate is business. Whether it’s money or lawyers, there’s always a cost—but the smart investor chooses the one that costs less in the long run.