How to be Professional Landlord...with an agent (part 3) - 01/08/09 07:46 PM
        
Are you going to hire an agent to get the tenant, but manage it yourself?
            A full service agent will:
                        Inspect the property and make improvement suggestions
                        Take pictures, prepare flyers, and information to leave at the property
                        Advertise on the Internet and all other available sources
                        Respond to inquiries and show the property
•·        After the agent notifies you that she has an interested applicant, she will have the applicant's credit verified, check his employment status, housing history, and any references
•·        The agent will share the information in general with you and let … (1 comments)

How to be Professional Landlord ...on your own (part 2) - 01/07/09 07:23 PM
If you do not have the time or interest in managing your rental, hire a professional.    Management companies charge 7-10% more or less of the monthly rent.
 Before you rent your home, you will probably need to obtain a local permit, and to have the home inspected for Lead.  Depending on your location, there maybe other requirements.
Prior to becoming a landlord you need to consider:
Are you going to manage it yourself?
            If you are a "do it yourself person", here are all the activities involved:
Have the home in good working condition and inhabitable. Check local regulations regarding … (0 comments)

How to be Professional Landlord … (part 1) - 01/06/09 02:41 PM
Recently, I responded to rental "SOS" contacts from "accidental landlord" clients who have not followed my advice.
 This prompted me to think and share with future investors, based on my experience, in a three part blog the rental process and what it takes to be a professional landlord, or investor.  I might have overlooked additional suggestions.  Please feel free to add any helpful ideas in the comments.
 To run a professional rental business, if you do not hire a management company, I suggest creating a list of all the servicepersons and their telephone numbers who can service the property.
 Create a list … (0 comments)

How to be Professional Landlord ... (part 1) - 01/06/09 02:34 PM
Recently, I responded to rental "SOS" contacts from "accidental landlord" clients who have not followed my advice.
 This prompted me to think and share with future investors, based on my experience, in a three part blog the rental process and what it takes to be a professional landlord, or investor.  I might have overlooked additional suggestions.  Please feel free to add any helpful ideas in the comments.
 To run a professional rental business, if you do not hire a management company, I suggest creating a list of all the servicepersons and their telephone numbers who can service the property.
 Create a list … (0 comments)

 
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