How Much Time Do You Have for Upkeep?
What Are You Willing to Pay Out Each Month?
What Are Your Investment Goals?
2 Ownership Structures and Financing
Questions to Ask Before You Borrow
3 What to Look for in a Rental Property
What’s the Price per Square Foot?
How Much Are the Property Taxes?
4 The Keys to Real Estate Success
Tips for Success As a Landlord
6 Preparing Your Property for Tenants
Making Your Property Look Good
The Importance of Inspection Reports
7 Property Management and Maintenance
Vetting Potential Team Members
8 Landlord Rights and Responsibilities
The Implied Warranty of Habitability
The Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
Right to Entry Versus Right to Privacy
Create a Website for Your Rental
Smart Ad Placement and Search Strategies
Part 4: The Business Side of Rentals
Can You Increase a Security Deposit?
What Other Fees Can You Charge?
13 Renter Arguments, Evictions, and Vacancies
Breach of Lease Terms or Statutory Duties
Illegal Conduct or Serious Nuisance
Creating a Property Turnover Plan
14 The Importance of Insurance
Accidental Rental Damage Insurance
Where Will You Find Customers?
How Much Money Will Your Business Need?
Setting Up and Running Your Office
Trade Organizations and Associations
Continuing Education and Conferences
16 Rules, Laws, and Fair Housing
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Americans with Disabilities Act
Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
Tenant Connections and Knowledge
What About a Resident Manager?
Residential Property Management Software
National Real Estate Organizations
Magazines and Other Publications
Real Estate Educational Forums
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Three-Day Pay Rent or Quit Notice
Rental Application/Background and Credit Check Application