Help I Can't Get Up!

I fainted instantly! I have a rather large goose egg on the back of my head. The room is still spinning. I am still spinning in disbelief!

I logged in this morning, as usual to my bank and was delightfully surprised to see that the tenant that only made a partial payment, went to the bank and deposited the rest. SWEET! They even put in the late fees. I guess in their case, as I suspected, it was just a financial squeeze and not a way of life.

This is why I did not issue a 5 day demand for them. They have paid me "almost" as specified. I'm hoping, if things get ironed out to do something for them at Christmas time. Like a gift card and possibly a rent reduction.

I know, this is unheard of, but if they are going to be good tenants - I want to keep them. These kinds of moves can make for HAPPY tenants, which to me are priceless after all I have been through.

I received a text message yesterday from the new tenants where I was promised payment today. It was not in the account at this time.

When I returned from picking up the boys from football and taking them to Taco Bell, I checked my accounts again. As I was logging in to the system, I closed my eyes and whispered a prayer.

Honestly, this is what I did. As much for them as myself. I wouldn't wish financial hardship on anyone.

When I opened my eyes, my world went black. That is when I fell on my hardwood floors. I would have cried, if I wasn't so darn elated. They paid the rent, the NSF charge and $25 dollars in late fees. Okay, they shorted the late fees by $25, but I'm happy to see an effort. If the effort continues I may eliminate the rest of the late fees.

Or if for some miracle of the day, they chose to pay these dollars later, my gratitude will turn those dollars into an Aldi (if they have them) or a Walmart gift card so they can get some groceries.

In my perfect world, I can give back. I just need to know they will do their part. I've been screwed so many times. If I can pay the bills and have something left, I'd rather give it to them all.

Ever since first becoming a residential landlord, I've had one little dream. Kind of goofy, but something I would want to do. I have always wanted to be the type of landlord that brought over turkeys on Thanksgiving and gave Gift Cards on Christmas.

Maybe some day, my little property will break even or become profitable and I can do what my soul wishes to do.