The
New Landlord Manual:
Especially for new
landlords who need to rent their house today. 

Now, there's a headache-free
way
to
collect at least 10 percent more rent
from people who pay you on time
and leave you in peace,
and you can do all this in a weekend. 
I guarantee it! 

I'm Mark S.A. Smith. 

It was 1982.  I bought my first
house straight out of college.  Money was easy; you only
needed a small down payment. 

Two years later, I was assigned by
my employer to an over-seas location, and
I became, by accident, a landlord. 

Because of the economy in the 1980’s, I had a house that was worth LESS than the mortgage.  I was forced to
be a landlord until the market turned around. 

Sound familiar?  I'll share with you what I learned in the last bad economic cycle.  You benefit from my experience and mistakes. 

Because I wasn't in
town, I
had to get a property manager to rent the house, look
after the place, and manage tenants.  They did the best
they could, but the rental house stayed vacant about 20
percent of the time.  So, many months I had to pay the
mortgage out of my pocket, and repairs from careless tenants were eating me
up.  I was frustrated. 

When Renting Your House
is a Matter of Financial Survival

I had to create a
fool-proof system
that let me quickly rent the house to people who would pay their
rent, on time. 

I had to select renters that
wouldn’t trash the place,
wouldn’t call me in the
middle of the night with emergencies, or complain every
time a faucet leaked. 

And I figured out how to do it. 

Someone
said, “Hey, why don’t you make this available to others?  Why
don’t you write a book?”  Even veteran landlords found the
information interesting, exciting, and they used the ideas to get higher
rents. 

After years of testing and refinement of
the Accidental Landlord system,
you can benefit from my
experience, pain, and hassle.  You get to tap into my 23
years of being a part-time landlord. 

Why Do You
Need to Rent Your House? 

Maybe you've just bought an
investment property and want
to manage it yourself.  This manual will show you how to get the house rented
fast to people who won't trash it. 

Maybe you can't
sell your house, but you've got to move.  You're an accidental
landlord, and this manual will help give you peace of mind because you'll
know exactly what to do and how to do it. 

Maybe you're
ready to downsize, but want to keep your house for cash flow.  This
manual will let you discover how to create the most cash flow from your home
and not have your renters calling you all the time, driving you crazy. 

No matter why you want to rent your house, this manual
can help.  Even if you're a seasoned
landlord, I'll bet that you'll discover tips and tricks that you
don't yet know that can help reduce your headaches and help you collect
higher rents. 

Everything You Need to
Know to Rent Your House
at the Right Price to the Right People

As a sales and marketing consultant, I’ve
brought in everything I know about selling, psychology, and
marketing. ( I've written 8 other books.) 

This is the most advanced do-it-yourself home rental kit on the market. 
But it is also one of the simplest systems I've found. 

I
designed this system from scratch to let people who
needed to rent their home do so painlessly and easily. 

It assumes that you know nothing about renting your house, it's
specifically for new landlords.  It will save you money, save you time, and
eliminate all the headaches possible. 

What Would You
Do with an Extra $50 to $200 a Month, or More? 

You will learn what to say and do to
get rents that are at least 10
percent higher then other houses in your neighborhood! ( I show you how on page 28.)  What's that worth to you each month?  $50, $100, $200 more in rent? 

Think about it this way, in
the first month, you can make back two to ten times what you invest in this
manual!I guarantee it, or your money back! 

You'll also know how to make doing background
checks a breeze.  I tell you exactly what to say when you call
references. 

You get a complete step-by-step system
that makes it easy for you to find headache-free renters who will pay the
rent on time and let you live in peace.  What's that worth to you?  Is it worth the price of a nice lunch for two? 

"...A Personal Guide By My Side..."

I just purchase the New Accidental Landlord Material after having just purchased my first rental home. 

I also went to the library and probably brought home at least 15 good rental books...yes AT least 15...
but the one I keep coming back to is the "Accidental Landlord"! 

I feel like it has given me all the tools to use (without reinventing the wheel thru my own trial and error) to successfully succeed with confidence in preparing and renting my first purchased Rental Property. 

It's actually done in such a way where it's a short enough read and I feel like I have my own Personal Guide by my side assisting me every step of the way with proven fail proof steps so I'm more likely to succeed from the get go! 

You also get Microsoft Word® files of
forms for you to customize and use immediately.  Here are the
forms you get:

For Rent Sign: You get a template
for a proven for-rent sign.  Just update the number of bedrooms
and the phone number, and it's ready to print and post on your
property. 

Application for Rental: This form gathers
the most information you need so that you can choose the best, most
headache-free renter. 

A Magic Lease: This is the lease
I've used for 23 years.  And it keeps me from getting calls in
the middle of the night, makes sure that I get paid at the first
of every month, and eliminates headache renters. 

Condition Report: You need this to
prove any damage to your house. 
Without this, you won't
be able to claim the damage deposit. 

Move Out Check List: Most landlords
deliver this when a renter moves out.  I suggest that you give it
to your renter when then move in so they know what
to expect when they need to move on. 

Repair Order: This makes the
paperwork simple when you have to make repairs. 

Sample “Raise the Rent” Letter:
Hey, if they stay beyond a year, you'll want to increase the
rent.  Here's how. 

Sample “Move Out” Letter: When it's
time for them to go, here's what you need to tell them. 

Sample “Send Money Now” Letter:
I've only had to send a letter like this three times in 23
years.  And they were sent to people who I didn't screen
properly.  I'll show you how to avoid people like that. 

Lead disclosure: You also get the
federally required forms and pamphlets you must give to your
renters if your house was built before 1978.  The lease includes
HUD approved disclosure language. 

Stay clear of the law: You get free access to a
Website that provides specific information about landlord-tenant
laws in your state! 

"...The best resource..."

“I have been in the investment apartment business
for over 20 years and this book is the best resource I have read for
straightforward steps to take in renting and preserving your investment
along with peace of mind as a landlord. 

And You Get the Accidental Landlord
manual,
96 pages of Great Stuff, No Fluff

Just look at what you learn: This
is the table of contents from the Accidental Landlord, complete with page
numbers. You can use this as a checklist of things you
need to do to rent your house. 

Table of Contents

Why I Wrote this
Manual 9

A matter of
financial survival 9No “slum lord” manual 10How to get extraordinary results from this
manual 10I’m going to make some people mad 10This isn’t legal advice 11

Reasons to
Consider Renting Your Home 12

Temporarily
moving, will come back 12Buying a house for your college kid, rent out
the rest 12Can’t sell in the current market 12Investment property 13Children’s college education fund or retirement
fund 13Moving to a larger home 14Vacation property advice 14The most important secret to successful,
worry-free renting 14

Newly divorced 16Just moved to town 16Bankrupt 16Financially unable 17Don’t want the commitment of a house 17Expanding family 17Shrinking family 17Temporary living 17

The 10
Secrets of Landlord Success 19

Getting the House
Ready 21

Leasing furnished
versus unfurnished 21Clean means more money 21Fresh paint rents it faster 22Updated amenities means more rent money 23Bring in a little furniture 23What should be included in the house 23Prepare an information sheet 24Write out a direction sheet 26Prepare the lease 26Get insurance 27

Getting the Right
Rent 28

How to find out
what others are charging 28How to calculate what to charge 28

How to choose the right newspaper 32How to choose the right classification 32How to
write an ad headline that attracts the best
renter 32How to write an add that gets you the highest
rent 34When to run the ads for best response 35

Interview on the
Phone 36

The
secret to finding headache-free renters 36How spend the least amount of time showing the
house 36What message to put on your voice mail 36First, check for convenient location 37Next, find out what they want 37What you don’t want 38Don’t schedule an appointment with everyone 38

Set Up the
Appointments 39

The mass
showing 39The private showing 39Dealing with no shows 39

Interview in Person 40

Greeting them at the door 40Give them an information sheet 40What to look for in a renter 40

Show the House 41

In person 41By themselves 41How to
talk about your house so people want to rent
from you 42Buying signs that let you know they want
to rent from you 42Getting them to apply now 42Common objections and how to answer them 43Negotiating strategies that let your asking
price 43Get them to fill out an application 44Review the application: what to look for 44The most important question to ask 44How to
instantly tell how they’ll treat your
property 45A word on application fees 45

What to
say when you call their last landlord 49What to say when you call their employer 49What to say when you call their references 50How to get a credit report 50What to do when you decide to not rent
because of the credit report 51What if no one’s good enough?  52

Make the Signing
Appointment 53

Review the
Lease 54

Mandated lead
paint disclosures 54The
lease that works wonders 55Optional clause — “What if we need to move?”  62Optional clause — “We want to buy a house!”  63Sign the lease 63Sign a utility notification 63Collect the damage deposit and initial rent 63Set up
automatic deposit for the rent 63

Review the
Property 65

Give them move
out instructions when they move in 65

Move In Time 66

Change the
message on your answering machine 66Call those you didn’t select 66Relax and move on to your next project 66

Raising the
Rent 67

Stable or down
market 67Up market 67

Move Out Time 68

The final utility
reading 68The move out checklist 68Review the house 68Refund the damage deposit 68