Care And Feeding Of Tenants [Paperback]

Andy Kane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1981

A humorous yet practical look at the lucrative art of landlording by a born cynic and former gag writer. Realtor Andy Kane tells property owners how to keep wily tenants in their place (paying rent to make their landlord rich!) plus how to collect rents, train tenants to pay promptly and make minor repairs, fill vacancies, outsmart do-gooder groups and inspectors, handle complaints and make a bundle off tenants in addition to rent.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Longtime Paladin author Andy Kane can say things that too few of us can. Things such as, "If I were to die tomorrow, I believe I will have gotten my money's worth out of this life." Kane (whose vocabulary doesn't include the words "Maybe I shouldn't . . .") has devoted his life to enjoying every minute of it. A Realtor and landlord, he has judged a Miss Nude World contest (and was paid to do it), driven at Daytona International Speedway and other famous tracks, caddied at the U.S. Open and lived many other fantasies that the average many other fantasies that the average Joe only dreams of.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (January 1, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873642406
• ISBN-13: 978-0873642408
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,043,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A bare-knuckled guide on how to keep your tenants in line., January 11, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Care And Feeding Of Tenants (Paperback)

While Andy's prose may torture some, and his ethics offend others, those who have actually been in the real estate business will appreciate his hard-won practical advice. This is the kind of book my friend Ed, king of the small business seminars would love!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cant really ethically, April 20, 2004

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J. Daily (Fort Worth, Tx United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Care And Feeding Of Tenants (Paperback)

recommend as practical advice. Not sure because of the legalities. But read this for the humor! I couldnt put it down! Funny as can be. Could you use this advice? Oh yeah, if you dont mind a lawsuit or two, but the authors writing style make this a must read. Anyone who has ever owned rental real estate can appreciate this one. I want to read his "Revenge" on Landlord book if its as funny as this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Satire with Tongue-In-Cheek, July 27, 2007

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Guy M. Blasi (Highlands Ranch, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Care And Feeding Of Tenants (Paperback)

I purchased and read this book about 20 years ago. In a discussion with one of my employees, it came back to mind. Andy Kane's book is truly a "no-spin". One thing I took away from this is if a tenant doesn't pay their rent, it's equivilent to someone holding a gun to your head and robbing you. I find it funny that the two previous reviewers didn't catch on that this book is not politcally correct. Factual, yes. P.C., no!