Buy it, rent it, profit!
Subtitle: make money as a landlord in any real estate market
By: Bryan M. Chavis
Edition: Updated edition ; First Touchstone trade paperback edition.
Publisher: Touchstone
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 303
ISBN-13: 9781501145827
Subjects: Rental housing; Real estate management; Landlord and tenant; Real estate investment
Description: "Now updated for today's bullish real estate market, this is the go-to, classic entrepreneurial guide for landlords and real estate investors who want to buy and manage rental properties for long-term wealth. There's never been a better time for buying rental properties--interest rates are low and credit is more freely available to those who want to buy and invest. But where does one begin? With more than twenty plus years of experience in real estate and as the founder of The Landlord Property Management Academy, Bryan M. Chavis knows all phases and aspects of working with rental properties. In Buy It, Rent It, Profit! he explains why rental properties are such a wise investment in today's real estate world and outlines the steps and systems you need to implement to become a successful landlord and property manager. This updated edition of the modern classic includes advice on being a profitable and professional landlord, protecting your investment, learning what types of property you should be purchasing, and adapting to the ever-changing world of technology in real estate. Chavis also provides systems on how to attract quality tenants, negotiate lease agreements, collect rent, finance a mortgage, and manage the property overall--everything you need to become a smart, profitable, and professional property manager. In addition, this updated edition features a workbook section with easy-to-use, universal forms for leases, evictions, property evaluations, and more. Buy It, Rent It, Profit! is the ultimate how-to procedures manual for buying and managing rental properties and a practical, realistic tool you can follow to become a profitable landlord and property manager"--
Notes: Previous edition: 2009.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: You can build wealth through real estate. Invest in your future ; Buy it, rent it vs. fix it, flip it ; The seven keys to becoming a successful landlord; title: Investing in rental properties. Where should I buy a rental property? ; How do I get the best deal on a property? ; How do I pay for it? ; Are foreclosures too risky?; title: Landlording essentials. Who will live there? ; When can they move in? ; What do I do when my tenants break the rules? ; How do I move my tenant out? ; Maintenance: inspect what you expect; title: Building wealth with real estate. The tech-savvy investor ; How do I protect myself? ; How do I grow? ; Real estate investing frequently asked questions.