I AM NOT

I need to clarify something. I am not a slum lord. My husband is not a slum lord. Ok, so most of our properties are in low income areas--OK all are in low income areas. Many living in those areas are on government assitance or work at fast food restaurants. Yes, many are in 'the hood' where witnessing the sale of drugs through a car window is common. Are there run down houses in the neighborhoods? Yes. Are there law enforcement officers patroling the streets? Yes. Why does that mean I must be a slum lord? We take care in our houses. We put lots of time and sweat AND money in them. We do what we can afford but it is always quality work. We do not rent to anyone and everyone.We all need a place to live and the low income deserve that place to be decent. The single moms, the Vets, the elderly, the struggling adult taking jobs, any job.

Too often when I am showing an available unit, those going through are surprised at how nice it is. Impressed that the bathroom has updated plumbing and fixtures. Loving the high security doors and windows we have. Amazed how CLEAN they are.
We do not rent anything out that we ourselves would not live in. They may not be the grand hotel but they are not slums.

Let me say, we are NOT slum lords (I have the bank account to prove it)