Question: what do you need to be a private landlord?
Answer: Buy A Rental Property. If you are not already owning a rental property, the first step would naturally be buying a rental property. ...  Figure Out The Money. Next, do the math. ...  Know The Laws. ...  Pick Good Tenants. ...  Write A Lease. ...  Maintain The Property. ...  Stay Organized. ...  Decide If You Need Property Management.