Think your rental is safe? Think again. 🚨 In this video, I’m breaking down the 11 most common tenant scams landlords miss — and how YOU can protect your properties (and your cash flow).
I’ve been scammed myself and I''ll show you not just the scams, but exactly how to prevent them before they cost you time, money, and sanity. What you’ll learn in this video:
✔️ 11 real tenant scams landlords fall for every day ✔️ Red flags to spot before it's too late ✔️ How to protect yourself with contracts, deposits, and inspections
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🕰️ Time Stamps:
11 Tenant Scams
01:00:47 - Fake Employment Records 01:02:05 - Utilities 01:03:19 - Hot Checks 01:05:19 - The Short Pay 01:07:03 - Fake ESA 01:09:04 - Paydate 01:11:16 - Fake Mold/Injury 01:12:45 - Security Deposit 01:14:27 - Overpayments 01:15:46 - Subletting 01:17:22 - Extra Roommates
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------------------- 💡 About Me: I’m a mom of 3 and a real estate investor who built a seven-figure rental portfolio using a method I created out of necessity—The CAKE Method. My journey didn’t start with confidence or a big inheritance. It started with a tenant horror story that nearly made me quit. That one bad deal taught me everything *not* to do, and it changed the way I invest forever.
The CAKE Method was born from that experience—a simple, proven, low-risk approach for new investors who want long-term rentals that actually work without adding more work to your plate. Before investing for myself, I helped California investors buy post-crash properties in 2008—so I’ve seen what works in both booming and broken markets.
Today, I own a portfolio of long-term rentals in Tennessee, and my husband and I are work-optional because of it. We didn’t get here by taking big risks. We focused on freedom, not flipping. Wealth, not wild bets. And that’s exactly what I teach. Inside my coaching program, Success with Rental Properties, I guide new investors through every step—financing, market research, deal analysis, rehabs, and more—using The CAKE Method to avoid the mistakes that nearly cost me everything.
Now, I spend my time homeschooling my kids, traveling, and helping others build a life of freedom through real estate. If you're ready to buy your first rental the right way—welcome. You're in the right place.
