Q: Every landlord will have to act as bill collector at some point. You'll have to call and stay on top of non-paying tenants until they pay, and evict them if they don't. Even good tenants may have trouble paying rent on time one month. In this case, consider giving them more time. Keeping a good tenant can be worth one or two late payments. As a landlord, you will be required to pay property taxes on your properties. However, you will also be required to keep up with properly filing income taxes on your returns or losses from the property. It is advisable to hire a tax preparer or another financial professional to help guide you through this process as it can be rather complicated. For example, landlords can deduct property taxes and mortgage interest, as well as other operating expenses, from their tax burden. In addition, losses can be written off as passive losses and later used to offset the tax burden resulting from positive returns. Make sure that you are comfortable performing minor repairs like fixing a leaking sink or repairing a hole in the wall. Being able to do these tasks yourself can save you a fortune on professional repairs. If you don't already have these skills, take the time to figure out how these repairs are done and get some practice in. Anything you can do yourself represents money you don't have to spend. Despite the value is doing things yourself, they are some circumstances in which you will need to hire a professional. Develop relationships with local electricians, plumbers, and other tradesmen so that you can get dependable work when you need it. In addition, you'll likely need to consult with a lawyer and an accountant at some point in your rental property investment. Having these people in your corner can be useful when issues arise. Remember that tenants are your customers and should be treated with respect. Respond quickly to repair requests and act fairly in your dealings with tenants. Maintain the property as agreed upon in the lease contract. Doing so will help you keep tenants, which will save you from expensive vacancies. A property manager or property management company can relieve the burden of your landlord duties. They collect rent, take care of maintenance, and find new tenants when needed, among other duties. However, hiring a property manager will generally cost you 5 to 10 percent of your rent revenue. So, if your profit margins are already thin, it may not make financial sense for you to hire one. Hiring a property manager can be especially beneficial if you own a lot of rental properties or live far away from them. The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) both offer resources for finding reputable property management companies on their respective websites.
A: Make sure to collect rent. Keep up with your taxes. Learn maintenance skills. Develop relationships with industry professionals. Respond to tenant needs. Hire a property manager.

Q: Tokyo is considered the main hub and metropolis in Japan. Visit traditional tea houses, noodle shops, and hostess bars for a culinary experience. Go to the major shopping centers in Tokyo to find one-of-a-kind fashion, toys, and souvenirs. Break up your tour of Tokyo by area, such as Asakusa in the Northeast, the Tsukiji Fish Market in Central Tokyo, the temples and shrines in the West, and Roppongi in the East for shopping and museums. Spend a few days exploring each area, using public transit or a car to visit each section of the city. Other great shopping places in Tokyo include Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Harajuku. Japan has a stretch of mountains in Central Honshu full of fresh powder for skiing or boarding. It also has stunning views and hot springs. Visit this area for something a bit different, especially if you are an avid winter sports person. You can also stay in a mountain resort in this area and do a winter hike. Go to the site of the atomic bombing during WWII to learn more about the tragic event. There is a museum with detailed information about the bombing and tributes to the victims of the attack. Take a bullet train or plane from Tokyo to Hiroshima; both options take roughly 1.5 hours. For a cheaper option, take an overnight, 13-hour bus ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima. Kyoto is a popular major city that is considered the home of traditional Japan. It contains beautiful gardens and palaces dating back to the Imperial Court, as well as traditional shrines and temples. Plan on staying in Kyoto for at least one night. If you want to see Tokyo too, you can take a bullet train between the cities. It'll take about 2.5 hours to travel from city to city in this way.
A: Go on a food and shopping tour of Tokyo. Go skiing or snowboarding in the Japanese Alps. Visit Hiroshima for a historic experience. Go to Kyoto to see shrines, temples, and gardens.

Q: You should only list references if the company or program you are applying to specifically asks for them. References are people that a company you are applying to will contact to find out about your work ethic, personality, etc. You should choose people that you know will give you a positive review, such as professors who taught classes you did well in, or bosses who thought you were an excellent worker. ) Only do this if the company you are applying to specifically asks that you provide references. If you are applying for housing (such as when you wish to rent an apartment), you will most likely have to provide references with your housing application. You should not mention references unless you are asked to do so by the company or program you are applying to. Write your name in a bold, clear font. Beneath your name, write your address, phone number, and primary email (these things should be written in a smaller font than your name.) If you choose, you can format your header so that your contact information is aligned in the opposite corner. To separate the content of your list from your header, you can add a line below your name. The title should be the same size and font as your name. The title should be clear and to the point. For example, your page could be titled, "Professional References" or "References of (Your Name." There is not a specific order in which you list your references--you could choose to alphabetize their names, or list them in order of how well each person knows you. Format your list so that the reference's name is in bold print. Below their names, write their relationship to you (ie. Boss) and the company or program that you both worked for. Below the company name, write the company's address. If your reference no longer works for that company, do not list the company address. List your reference's chosen form of contact information below the address. This is where you write their phone numbers, emails, etc. If you are listing many references that fall under specific categories (such as professors vs. people you know from work) you could choose to separate these groups by a line. This is optional.
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Know when to list references. List your references on a separate page from any other information you may be turning in with your application (such as a resume, cover letter, etc. Create a heading at the top of your reference list. Add a title under your header. List your references with their information. List the rest of your references by following the format detailed above.