Property Management Kit For Dummies (Book & CD)
The fun and easy way tomake managing propertiesboth profitable and enjoyable!Thinking about becoming a landlord? This guide gives you proven strategies for establishing and maintaining rental properties, be they single family or multi-resident. You'll see how to prepare and promote your properties, select tenants, handle repairs, avoid costly mistakes and legal snafus — and meet your long-term goals.Learn all the basics of the rental housing business — from finding and showing properties and dealing with tenants to record keeping and paying your taxesPrepare your properties for prospective tenants — set the rent and security deposit, clean up properties, and verify rental applicationsBecome a top-notch manager — work efficiently with employees and contractors to keep your properties safe and secureManage your money wisely — evaluate the different types of insurance and understand income and property taxesOpen the book and find:Advice on whether you should manage the property yourself or hire a proThe latest on property management and rental housing lawsTips for handling vacancies, renovations, open houses, mandatory disclosures, rent increases, and evictionsThe pros and cons of lease options, working with public rental assistance programs, and maintenance alternativesTroubleshooting advice for rent collection problems, housing discrimination complaints, and environmental hazards