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.

Details the necessities of landlording, including acquiring property, renting versus leasing, and selecting tenants, and includes legal information and management tips.

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.

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From starting a lucrative home-based business to investing to real estate, many retirees need a part-time paycheck to make ends meet. Weltman retirees how to manage their time and income so that they live comfortably.

From choosing the property and the right tenant to financing, maintenance, and how to get the greatest return on a rental investment, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Money with Rental Properties, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide for anyone looking to profit from both residential and commercial rental properties. New content includes- Thoroughly revised and update text All new sample documents for every stage of the rental process All new sections on rental regulations and resources organized by state New introduction by Jeffrey Taylor, national expert on rental property, founder and proprietor of the most popular landlord website in America, mrlandlord.com, which has received more than 36 millions page hits! NOTE- First edition was called The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Smart Landlord(0028639340)

Invaluable advice for property managers-and how to keep an eye on the prize Property managers often lose sight of advancing their careers because they get buried in the details of labor-intensive, day–to–day management. This guide helps the harried professional keep priorities straight with: advice on education, certifications and licenses; an overview of property management skills; information about regulations, finances, taxes, safety codes; advice on time management, prioritizing duties, and supervising staff; and how to start a property management business. • Author is an experience certified Property Manager • Easy, accessible, jargon-free style • Concrete advice about everything from emergencies to boiler maintenance to building finances