Admittedly these are happy times for them and they are leaving on good terms with us. But maybe there is something to be said for Class C tenants who stay forever LOL! --50.82.xxx.xx

Hubby has changed the kitchen faucet, and we replaced the dryer, also having an issue with the A/C vent in master bath (bad odor coming from vent beside toilet,yuck). Think we need to buy a camera to look deeper in the ductwork. --71.219.xx.xxx

I don't know about that, WMH. I sometimes dream of having tenants like that. Much less work. Even though you have turn-overs, it sounds like they are move-in ready - so you're not really losing rent. Right? I say stick with and be grateful for the good ones. And congrats on doing such a good job screening! --68.10.xxx.x

I say embrace it! I don't mind turnover when I have great tenants. --99.92.xxx.xxx

I’m losing one of my good tenants too, she’s started looking at houses to buy :( this is a first for me --173.26.xx.xxx

Our govmint is giving them grants. I have seen a few folks buy houses they won't be able to keep up. --73.178.xxx.xx

My hubby and I had this discussion a lot. We got too good tenants and they left in a year for a house. We tried the other type then. The "I am always going to be a renter, but I pay my bills." type. We had to evict the first couple in this group. Hard to find the right fit. I still have my two Phd's who never plan on owning as it goes against their life philosophy. They have stayed 11 years. --216.23.xxx.xx

I look for folks who function at a level high enough to pay the rent on time & follow a lease terms, but below being able to accumulate the downpayment money or get through the purchase process. It is a small sweet spot. --108.51.xxx.xxx

I am an expert with Class C tenants. Like any other tenant, there are good ones and bad ones. It is nice to have a Class B tenant at times but again a costly turnover (my time + hassle factor) is the end result usually after just one year. Most of my good Class C's have been with me for 3 years or more and don't seem to have any plans on moving. There is a 'sweet spot' in locating good life-long Class C tenants who for whatever reason will never buy a house. --68.63.xxx.xxx

The big thing is having the credit and the ability to save. That's where choosing them as good tenants came in. --50.82.xxx.xx

I hear you. So far, it's not a problem I've had to experience. I have nothing constructive to add other than consider diversifying into some Class C if you want to try it out and see if the results are more pleasing/profitable. --173.19.x.xxx

No, I guess I'm good with what I've got. Wasn't really complaining it's just become more of a trend that in days past. But I'll take the good tenant breaking their lease to buy a house - and the FULL cooperation with getting it re-rented that accompanies that - over the Class C's who have to be managed a lot harder. --50.82.xxx.xx

Good. Get some more! And remember their kids will be back as renters! --99.203.xx.xxx

BRAD --68.50.xxx.xxx

I owned a SFH right before the crash that I wanted to flip, but the market was bad. I finally put it up for whatever, rent or sale just so it would cash flow. I turned down a couple with too low of cash flow who wanted to rent and they got determined to get the house. They got a mortgage company to loan them 124% of value. Took them less than 6 months to go under. That the mortgage companies behind this scam were bailed out is beyond a crime. --216.23.xxx.xx

We make money on repairs, late fees, skips, ETClauses, collections - we get property's upgraded with tenant damages and no cost to us--- good tenants don't have to toe the line-- they can live anywhere-- and move when they want. File a few dispo's or writs in court records and now tenants need to stay put at your place-- that means they have to FOLLOW THE RULES they have no where else to go. --99.103.xxx.xxx

Oh well, it's listed on Zillow, CL and FB right now. --50.82.xxx.xx