Every landlord will have to act as bill collector at some point. You'll have to call and stay on top of non-paying tenants until they pay, and evict them if they don't. Even good tenants may have trouble paying rent on time one month. In this case, consider giving them more time. Keeping a good tenant can be worth one or two late payments. As a landlord, you will be required to pay property taxes on your properties. However, you will also be required to keep up with properly filing income taxes on your returns or losses from the property. It is advisable to hire a tax preparer or another financial professional to help guide you through this process as it can be rather complicated. For example, landlords can deduct property taxes and mortgage interest, as well as other operating expenses, from their tax burden. In addition, losses can be written off as passive losses and later used to offset the tax burden resulting from positive returns. Make sure that you are comfortable performing minor repairs like fixing a leaking sink or repairing a hole in the wall. Being able to do these tasks yourself can save you a fortune on professional repairs. If you don't already have these skills, take the time to figure out how these repairs are done and get some practice in. Anything you can do yourself represents money you don't have to spend. Despite the value is doing things yourself, they are some circumstances in which you will need to hire a professional. Develop relationships with local electricians, plumbers, and other tradesmen so that you can get dependable work when you need it. In addition, you'll likely need to consult with a lawyer and an accountant at some point in your rental property investment. Having these people in your corner can be useful when issues arise. Remember that tenants are your customers and should be treated with respect. Respond quickly to repair requests and act fairly in your dealings with tenants. Maintain the property as agreed upon in the lease contract. Doing so will help you keep tenants, which will save you from expensive vacancies. A property manager or property management company can relieve the burden of your landlord duties. They collect rent, take care of maintenance, and find new tenants when needed, among other duties. However, hiring a property manager will generally cost you 5 to 10 percent of your rent revenue. So, if your profit margins are already thin, it may not make financial sense for you to hire one. Hiring a property manager can be especially beneficial if you own a lot of rental properties or live far away from them. The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) both offer resources for finding reputable property management companies on their respective websites.

Summary: Make sure to collect rent. Keep up with your taxes. Learn maintenance skills. Develop relationships with industry professionals. Respond to tenant needs. Hire a property manager.

Encourage your partner to avoid sleeping on their back. This can make snoring worse by putting pressure on your partner's diaphragm. Some have recommended sleeping with something uncomfortable, like a tennis ball, sewn into the back of a shirt. This will make it awkward for your partner to sleep on their back and forces them to sleep in another way. Being overweight is a common cause of snoring. The extra weight affects the lungs and neck, making airflow blocked or strained during sleep. Being overweight is not always a cause of snoring, however, it does increase the probability that snoring will occur. Excess body fat will increase the chances of developing sleep apnea. Changing aspects of a lifestyle, such as losing weight, are usually recommended starting points to stop snoring. Have your partner ask your doctor for more information on how you can best lose weight. Nasal strips are an over-the-counter method of improving airflow through the nose. The nasal strip works by slightly pulling open, and keeping open, the nostrils. The improved airflow will help reduce snoring. Falling asleep with the nasal strip on may be unusual at first. Continued use will help your partner get used to the nasal strip. These strips won't be helpful to anyone suffering from sleep apnea because sleep apnea is caused by collapsed soft tissues in the back of the throat. Alcohol consumption and smoking can affect the throat and respiratory systems. Have your partner reduce the use of either to help prevent snoring from occurring. Alcohol causes the neck and tongue to relax which can obstruct airflow. Never drink alcohol right before sleep as this will make snoring worse. Smoking damages the throat and respiratory system. By reducing the amount your partner smokes, the chances of snoring occurring will also be reduced. Remember that snoring is a symptom of some other issue. Have your partner visit your doctor to determine exactly what the cause of their snoring may be. Examine the following list of possibilities to get an idea of what to expect: Nasal blockages. This may be due to chronic congestion or the configuration of your nasal passages, such as a deviated septum. Untreated allergies. Allergies can produce swelling of tissue in the nose and throat, as well as cause mucus production that can make breathing difficult. Obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious medical condition that your doctor will want to address. This occurs when your throat tissue blocks your airway and prevents breathing entirely. If other options have not put an end to the snoring, ask your doctor about surgical options. Depending on your partners situation, there are a few different surgeries that may be recommend by your doctor: If your partners palate is the cause of their snoring, their doctor may recommend palatal implants. These are strands of polyester filament that are placed within the soft palate the mouth, which stiffen and prevent snoring. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) may be recommended if your partner has excess or loose tissue in or around the throat. By removing and tightening this tissue, this cause of snoring is eliminated. Laser and radio/sonic based treatments can also be used to shrink any excessive amounts of tissue in the throat. These are both outpatient procedures and are not as invasive as traditional surgery.
Summary: Have your partner try sleeping on their side or stomach. Lose weight. Try nasal strips. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Visit your doctor. Explore surgical options to end snoring.