Chapter 15
Landlording 101
IN THIS CHAPTER
Deciding between a property manager and self-management of your rental properties
Making sense of discrimination and environmental laws and requirements
Getting along with existing tenants while making desired changes
Understanding the keys to filling vacancies
Improving the property to add value
The moment you close the deal on buying a rental property, you’ve probably already put in dozens, if not hundreds, of hours. Now, however, the real work begins. To maximize the value of your investment, you’ve got to decide who’s going to manage the property, stay on top of government regulations, determine your rental policies, work with existing tenants, attract and retain excellent new tenants, and keep your eyes open for ways to cost-effectively improve your property. This chapter shows you how to be the best landlord that you can be.
Hiring Management Help: Yes or No?
A property manager can be responsible for all operations of a property, ...
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