The Secrets to Being a Happy Landlord | Paul Berger E19

08/13/24 • 59 min

In this inspiring episode of The Real Estate Junkie Podcast, Keith sits down with Paul Berger, aka "1 Happy Landlord," a seasoned real estate investor and business owner from Anchorage, Alaska. With over 30 years of experience, Paul shares his incredible journey from house hacking a duplex to owning and managing hundreds of units, a bar, and a coffee shop. Discover how real estate enabled Paul and his family to embark on a decade-long adventure sailing the Pacific and living in New Zealand.
Tune in to learn valuable tips on successful landlording, the philosophy of real estate as a tool for financial freedom, and the importance of balancing business with life's greatest adventures. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, Paul's insights will inspire you to create a life of freedom and adventure through real estate.
Join us for a conversation packed with practical advice, heartwarming stories, and the secrets to being a happy landlord. Don't miss out on this episode that's sure to motivate and educate!
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The Keith Andrews Podcast - The Secrets to Being a Happy Landlord | Paul Berger E19

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But you buy these small starter homes, you fix them up to a standard that's reasonable, but you may not particularly want to live there. And then the tenants don't care. They don't care about the tile backsplash. They don't care about the fixtures, the carpet, the flooring, the matching, all the rooms, whatever. What they care about is they have a cool landlord and they, and a tenant will inevitably get in a situation where they're in trouble. And at that point in tim