The fun and easy way® tomake managing propertiesboth profitable and enjoyable!

Thinking about becoming a landlord? This guide gives you proven strategies for establishing and maintaining rental properties, be they single family or multi-resident. You'll see how to prepare and promote your properties, select tenants, handle repairs, avoid costly mistakes and legal snafus — and meet your long-term goals.

• Learn all the basics of the rental housing business — from finding and showing properties and dealing with tenants to record keeping and paying your taxes

• Prepare your properties for prospective tenants — set the rent and security deposit, clean up properties, and verify rental applications

• Become a top-notch manager — work efficiently with employees and contractors to keep your properties safe and secure

• Manage your money wisely — evaluate the different types of insurance and understand income and property taxes

Bonus CD Includes

Sample rental contracts, financial worksheets, eviction notices, and other valuable tools for simplifying day-to-day operations

See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Open the book and find:

• Advice on whether you should manage the property yourself or hire a pro

• The latest on property management and rental housing laws

• Tips for handling vacancies, renovations, open houses, mandatory disclosures, rent increases, and evictions

• The pros and cons of lease options, working with public rental assistance programs, and maintenance alternatives

• Troubleshooting advice for rent collection problems, housing discrimination complaints, and environmental hazards