Written by an experienced HMO landlord, this is an insider's guide to creating extra income and savings from your property portfolio. It includes information to help you make savings on repairs, maintenance and decoration of your properties. It includes tried and tested tips used by the author himself, and includes information on: Creating extra rooms in your properties Introducing and charging extra fees and top-ups Fitting master locks and electric meters Making savings on light fittings, repairs and decoration It explains which services can be charged for and which should be free, as well as how and when to introduce new fees without upsetting your tenants. If you're an HMO landlord, this will give you frank and honest to maximise the returns on your property. HMO Daddy, Jim Haliburton, is an experienced landlord with over 130 HMOs and 800 tenants. He is author of over 10 books and manuals including How to Become a Multi-Millionaire HMO Landlord.
Jim Haliburton started investing in HMOs long before they became "sexy" and the thing to do in property. In his blogs, he gives no-holds-barred advice on how he became so successful, and what makes him different from other ordinary investors. He gives his top tips to help other HMO investors avoid costly mistakes, and includes topics such as: - How to pick the right tenants. - When to be hands on or hands off. - Should you buy locally or further afield? - How to deal with officialdom. - When should you evict a bad tenant? - Can you restrict tenants' gas, electric and water usage? - How to avoid and challenge Local Housing Allowance reclaims. This book will help you understand more about the business of HMOs, how to maximize your profits and minimise your work.
'50 Myths for HMO Landlords' aims to inform other HMO investors, and those thinking of entering the HMO market, of the many misconceptions in the business. It encourages HMO landlords to question the status quo and the generally accepted ?rules? and laws governing the business. Topics that are covered include: ? Energy conservation saves money ? Gas safety saves lives ? Tenants object to paying Council Tax ? Varying the rent affects demand ? It is hard to evict a tenant ? You need planning permission ? Single parents make the best tenants ? Money motivates staff ? Tenancy deposits are worth taking ? Inventories are worthwhile ? Insurance is cost effective Innovative and controversial, you?re unlikely to read another HMO author as frank as Jim Haliburton. In short, he covers everything you need to know to be a successful and profitable HMO investor.
Jim Haliburton, also known as HMO Daddy, answers even more of the essential questions you wanted to know about HMOs. You'll discover the answers to frequently asked questions, such as: - How to get started on your HMO journey. - Tenant Issues and how to handle them. - How to let to the unemployed or homeless. - Dealing with utilities. - Authorities prosecuting landlords. - HMO funding techniques. HMO Daddy does not shrink from answering even the most difficult questions. This is a valuable handbook for anyone who has an HMO or is thinking about becoming an HMO landlord.
Caring for rental properties is no easy job, especially when dealing with short-term tenants. Repairing damage and replacing parts are problems that every landlord has to face. In 50 Money-Saving Tips, Mike McLean, one of the most successful landlords in the Philadelphia area, shares his secrets for succeeding in this challenging business. Through the use of humorous, real-life stories and an abundance of practical advice, McLean covers virtually every aspect of maintaining and upgrading rental units. His tips will teach you how to deal with difficult tenants; cheaply and efficiently eliminate infestations; repair floors, walls, and ceilings; fix plumbing problems; maintain your confidence, and much, much more. On the way, the author will prevent you from making the mistakes that he made before becoming a savvy landlord. Whether you’re just starting out as a landlord or have already been one for several years, 50 Money-Saving Tips for Every Landlord will show you how to trim down your budget in ways you never knew existed.
Tom began building his real estate fortune with the purchase of his first property at age 19. Despite having no credit or money of his own, a deal presented itself and Tom was able to see the incredible potential profits in real estate. This was his wake-up call.He realized deals are born every day in nearly every city, big or small. The circumstances that create opportunities for buyers are not unique, but rather commonplace. Deals arise from divorce, disasters, death, bankruptcy, bad decisions, inheritances, and retirement. These are the roots of all deals and they happen everywhere in the world. Tom was lucky to learn at an early age that real estate investing is a business where everyone is equal, rich or poor. The person who has the deal in his hands-the contract-is the person who will make the money. Today, Tom owns and manages over 150,000 square feet of property rentals, houses, commercial centers, offices, industrial and flex properties. In this book, you will learn Tom's methods and see links to the top videos on his YouTube channel, FlipAnythingUSA, where he elaborates on exactly how to make money as a real estate investor.You will also learn how Tom developed tools to find the best deals in any community and how to out-negotiate the competition. This knowledge comes from years of experience and hundreds of wins and losses. All of Tom's lessons are explained here in a very conversational and easy-to-understand manner. This is your chance to learn from a friend. The book is based on real stories: the opportunities, decisions, success and-yes, even failures-that have made Tom McKay one of the shrewdest and savviest investors in the country.Tom takes you from the beginning, where he started out with nothing, looking for a deal first and the money second. Because as Tom would explain, when you have the deal you hold all the cards. Even if you are broke, as long as you have a contract to buy a property at a great price, the rest is simple. Getting a deal on what someone has and what someone wants is where the easiest money is found.If you adopt Tom's method and attitude, you can follow in his footsteps, making millions on land, commercial and industrial buildings, apartments and houses.Regardless of whether you are a teenager, a senior citizen, or anywhere in between, it's not too late to change your life. You can make thousands-sometimes even tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Tom knows age and income are not a factor with his methods. Taking action is what is important. So, now is the time to wake up and smell the real estate! You'll be glad you did.
The decline of home ownership has struck at the heart of the Kiwi dream – so perhaps it is time to fashion a new one. House prices may boom or bust but the long-term trend is clear: for more New Zealanders than ever, home ownership is out of reach. Incomes simply have not kept pace with skyrocketing property prices. Generation Rent calls into question priorities at the heart of New Zealand’s identity. In this BWB Text, Shamubeel and Selena Eaqub investigate how we ended up here, and what can be done to ensure all New Zealanders – home owners and renters alike – live in affordable and secure housing.
A dusty attic, an old chest, a daughter's engagement and a father's long held secret. Welcome to Dandyflowers, Jordan T. Maxwell's debut novel. Dandyflowers will take you on a gripping and whimsical trip from the present to the past and back again. Mr. Maxwell masterfully weaves the story of Jerry Collins and Laura Butler who find each other in a small, rural Missouri town during the turbulent 1960's. You will experience the full spectrum of emotion as Jerry and Laura live and learn and love and grow, but most of all as they love. Together.
When Real Estate Investors say, "I wish I'd known that," this is what they are talking about. Real Estate Investing Calculations are the Rules of Real Estate Investing, and you must know the rules. Real Estate Investing offers you four huge benefits that other forms of investing do not. *Cash Flow. *Asset Appreciation. *Financial Leverage. *Special Tax Treatment. But your success will depend on how well you estimate these items before you purchase a property, and how well you manage them after you purchase. A basic rule of Business Management is "In order to manage, you must first measure." And that's the purpose of 50 Real Estate Investing Calculations. This book teaches you how to generate these numbers yourself, and explains their meanings. These Calculations are the tools of your trade.
