Death Threats & Tenant Attacks: What Landlords Don’t Talk About ft. Kasey Wong | Hard Truth Ep. 21

“Being a landlord is not fun. I got two death threats… and one guy tried to headlock me.” In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with ‪@Kasey_Wong‬ to talk about the realities of being a landlord and building a real estate portfolio over the long term. From difficult tenants and unexpected challenges to scaling into larger multi-family buildings, Kasey shares lessons from decades of real estate investing. We break down how experienced investors analyze deals, rotate capital, and grow from small properties into larger assets. Kasey also explains why identifying your low-performing properties, or “dogs,” and reinvesting that equity into higher-performing “stars” can dramatically accelerate portfolio growth. In this episode we explore: ✅ The reality of being a landlord — from tenant conflicts to unexpected challenges ✅ How to identify real estate opportunities when market sentiment is negative ✅ Why long-term investors focus on fundamentals, not headlines ✅ Portfolio rotation: selling underperforming assets to upgrade your holdings ✅ Scaling strategies: moving from small properties into larger multi-family buildings ✅ The role mentorship can play in avoiding costly investing mistakes ✅ Why market-aligned rents and strategic renovations drive long-term returns ✅ How social media can build credibility and relationships in real estate Whether you’re a new investor buying your first property or a seasoned investor scaling your portfolio, this conversation offers practical insights on strategy, risk, and long-term wealth building. 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Share your biggest takeaway in the comments or let us know what topic we should cover next on the Hard Truth Podcast. Join the 'The Inner Circle' my FREE Skool Community - https://www.skool.com/kylefordsinnerc... Follow & Connect with Kasey Wong: YouTube -    / @kasey_wong   Instagram -   / kasey_wong_apartments   Kasey Wong on the Canadian Real Estate Channel:    • Kasey Wong   Follow & Connect with me on Social Media: Instagram -   / therealkyleford   Facebook -   / 61556960051291   Tik Tok -   / kyleford576   Follow the Podcast on your favorite streaming platform: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6cAfXHR... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1f0... 0:00 – Introducing Kasey Wong 1:23 - How Kasey Got Into Real Estate 4:25 - Creating Cash Flow in Real Estate 8:55 - Investing in Secondary Markets 14:06 - Transition to Commercial Investing 16:38 - Lessons From a Vendor Take Back 21:15 - Benefits of the Kitchener-Waterloo Region 24:15 - Revaluating the Fundamentals 27:20 - Good Buy Opportunities Don’t Feel Good 28:27 - Do Your Market Homework 31:15 - Where is Kasey Looking Right Now? 33:15 - Selling the Dog 37:10 - Top Down Approach to Investing 39:17 - Investing in the U.S. 42:55 - Transition Into Mentorship 47:01 - Hard Truth for Newbie Investors 48:12 - Hard Truth for Seasoned Investors 51:51 - Why Investors Should Be On Social Media 54:45 - Connect With Kasey #HardTruth #CanadianRealEstate #InvestmentStrategy