The Complete Guide to Your First Rental Property
The Complete Guide to Your First Rental Property

Author: Teri B. Clark

Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0910627983

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The book covers property selection, tenant selection, inspecting premises, marketing and advertising of property, showing the property, tenant application, credit verification, employment and income verification, reference verification, lease agreement, deposits, walkthrough with tenant, collection of rent, late notices and collecting fees, statements, owner's proceeds, tenant complaints and requests, repairs, use of contractors, compliance with state and local regulation, property inspection after tenant leaves, deposit refund, accounting and computer software, income and expense, depreciation, a special section on using computers and the Internet, landlord tenant laws for all 50 states, federal housing regulations and disclosure information, legal issues, real estate terminology, techniques, advice, real estate management tools and software. Includes over 25 forms for use in the business.

The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property
The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property

Author: Melissa Prandi, MPM

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-01-21

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 076459575X

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The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line So you've decided to invest in real estate--congratulations!--but now you need to know how you can best manage your property and maximize your profit. How much should you spend on renovations? Where will you find responsible tenants? And how can you keep on top of new government regulations? The Unofficial Guide? to Managing Rental Property answers these questions and many more, giving you insider guidance and valuable tips on managing and profiting from your investments. You'll find savvy advice on everything from legally setting rental criteria and managing properties part-time to successfully evicting delinquent tenants and collecting damages. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide reveals what other sources can't or won't, presenting unbiased recommendations to help you get the most out of your investments--and enjoy them! * Vital Information on finding and financing great rental property and calculating rent and profit. * Insider Secrets on selecting and retaining good tenants, ensuring on-time rent, and collecting late rent. * Money-Saving Tips for rehabbing a property and obtaining good tax advice. * The Latest Trends in writing legal, effective ads and interviewing and screening applicants to avoid potential problems. * Handy Forms and Letters for contracting new tenants and communicating with current occupants.

First-Time Landlord
First-Time Landlord

Author: Janet Portman

Publisher: Nolo

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1413327931

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The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family homeDo you own a house you’d like to rent out rather than sell? It’s a common scenario in today’s market, especially if you’ve inherited a house, are moving to another home, or are buying an investment property. And it may mean you’re about to be a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes. Learn your legal obligations. Estimate costs and profits. Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones. Make the most of valuable tax deductions. Handle repairs and property management tasks. The 5th edition is updated to cover major legal changes, in particular how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created pass-through deductions that can benefit landlords. Includes sample forms and budget worksheets.

Renting Out Your Property For Dummies
Renting Out Your Property For Dummies

Author: Melanie Bien

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1119996597

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Advice on profitable strategies, problem tenants, UK legal issues, and more! Minimise rental headaches and maximise cash flow - without agent's fees Whether you want to become a property tycoon or just rent out a second home, this guide to the UK rental market is your roadmap to success. Now fully updated with extra coverage on tax issues and company formation, let successful landlords Melanie Bien and Robert Griswold show you how to buy the right property, avoid legal problems, retain the best tenants, and maximise your rental income. Praise for Renting Out Your Property For Dummies "This book is a comprehensive guide to the process of renting out your property, brim full of sound practical advice based on years of experience. It's an absolute must for the bookshelf of any would-be landlord, novice and experienced alike." —Tom Entwistle, Editor of the rental property Web site, www.LandlordZONE.co.uk Discover how to Market your property and screen tenants Set the right rent and manage increases properly Master maintenance issues, from DIY to 'contractor dream team' Stay on top of your finances and record keeping

The Book on Managing Rental Properties
The Book on Managing Rental Properties

Author: Brandon Turner

Publisher: Biggerpockets Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-10-28

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9780990711759

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No matter how great you are at finding good rental property deals, you could lose everything if you don't manage your properties correctly! But being a landlord doesn't have to mean middle-of-the-night phone calls, costly evictions, or daily frustrations with ungrateful tenants. Being a landlord can actually be fun IF you do it right. That's why Brandon and Heather Turner put together this comprehensive book that will change the way you think of being a landlord forever. Written with both new and experienced landlords in mind, The Book on Managing Rental Properties takes you on an insider tour of the Turners' management business, so you can discover exactly how they've been able to maximize their profit, minimize their stress, and have a blast doing it! Inside, you'll discover: - The subtle mindset shift that will increase your chance at success 100x! - Low-cost strategies for attracting the best tenants who won't rip you off. - 7 tenant types we'll NEVER rent to--and that you shouldn't either! - 19 provisions that your rental lease should have to protect YOU. - Practical tips on training your tenant to pay on time and stay long term. - How to take the pain and stress out of your bookkeeping and taxes. - And much more!

How to Be a Landlord
How to Be a Landlord

Author: Rob Dix

Publisher:

Published: 2017-04-22

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780993497223

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Updated for 2018 - includes all the tax and legislative changes announced during 2017. By the author of the UK's most popular property book, The Complete Guide To Property Investment. Please note that this book only covers letting and management of a property you already own. For a guide to buying the right property in the first place, you should buy 'The Complete Guide To Property Investment'. Take a property, throw in a tenant and watch the money roll in. This seemingly simple formula has attracted nearly two million people in the UK to become landlords, but the reality is a whole lot more complicated. Did you know, for example, that if you forget to provide a certain piece of paper you might be unable to evict a tenant - even if they don't pay the rent? Or that you could be fined for not checking your tenant's immigration status? And don't forget the inevitable broken boilers, mysterious leaks and various tenant complaints that always seem to happen at the most inconvenient time. How To Be A Landlord is a straightforward guide to everything involved in letting and managing a property - whether you're an accidental landlord or an enthusiastic investor. In simple and entertaining language, it covers important steps like preparing the property to let, advertising for tenants, conducting viewings, doing all the paperwork, managing the tenancy, and dealing with any tricky situations that crop up (including the dreaded emergency repairs and evictions...). You'll learn: How to set yourself up for success when preparing a property to let Where to find the perfect tenants for your property The essential checks you must make to avoid a nightmare tenant Everything you need to do when setting up a tenancy to avoid problems later How to deal with the most common maintenance issues and repairs The proper legal processes to follow when you have troublesome tenants Top tips from experienced landlords for how to look after your tenants - keeping them happy, your property safe, and the rent rolling in Frequently updated and with contributions from over 50 experienced landlords, this is the most current and comprehensive book on the subject - and essential reading for anyone who wants a simple, profitable life as a landlord.

Making Money with Rental Properties
Making Money with Rental Properties

Author: Kimberly Smith

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1615644482

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It takes an incredible amount of know-how to be a successful landlord. Idiot's Guides: Making Money with Rental Properties is written by experts who have made the mistakes and learned the lessons. They have become successful at spotting high-rent properties, buying them at the right price and time, and finding tenants who pay on time and stay for the long haul. Loaded with practical tips for the new or prospective landlord, you will quickly learn what to do and what not to do when getting into the rental property game.

The Book on Rental Property Investing
The Book on Rental Property Investing

Author: Brandon Turner

Publisher: Biggerpockets Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-10-28

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 9780990711797

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With more than 350,000 units sold worldwide, this fan-favorite will show you every strategy, tool, tip, and technique you need to become a millionaire rental property investor.

The Complete Guide to Letting Property
The Complete Guide to Letting Property

Author: Liz Hodgkinson

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780749443559

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“an invaluable book . . . the author herself is a landlord and the text speaks from experience.” —the small landlord’s association that this best-selling book is now in its sixth edition proves what a popular choice letting property has become. now that banks and building societies offer buy-to-let schemes, the floodgates have opened to thousands of potential landlords: 12% of all housing stock is now in the private renting sector. this fully revised and expanded edition provides reliable advice on all aspects of becoming a landlord. it advises on the pitfalls and the advantages, as well as how to choose the right type of property and how to calculate the finances. the complete guide to letting property also contains a wealth of new information on: landlord’s associations * buying a long way from home * how to pick a good agent * negotiating with your tenant * taking non-paying tenants to court on-line * lodgers * buying property for children while they are students * adapting basements, lofts and garden rooms to make them suitable for letting interspersed with case studies and tips from experts, this book is a must read for anyone considering letting a property.

Landlording
Landlording

Author: Leigh Robinson

Publisher: Express Publishing (CA)

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780932956118

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Landlording: a handymanual for scrupulous landlords and landladies who do it themselves.