The Successful Landlord: How to Make Money Without Making Yourself Nuts - Softcover

Roth, Kenneth M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814472281 ISBN 13: 9780814472286

Publisher: Amacom Books, 2004

Synopsis

Much more goes into the leasing of property than just placing an ad in the newspaper and collecting rent. The Successful Landlord presents readers with need-to-know information, from finding good tenants to managing the ongoing tenant-landlord relationship.

Combining a commonsense approach with must-have information, the book gives first-time and veteran landlords smart strategies for:

* Performing background and credit checks * setting rent levels * drawing up a lease * maintaining the property and avoiding damage * establishing policies for pets, furnishings, security, and utilities * advertising available space * working with property managers * dealing with problem tenants and diputes * and much more

Packed with forms for leases, letters, and other legal documents, The Successful Landlord gives readers the knowledge and tools to become successful, high-income landlords.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Roth (Sunny Isles Beach, FL) has more than 20 years’ experience in real estate. He is a lawyer specializing in real estate issues and holds licenses as a realtor and residential property manager in Florida.

Reviews

In this often helpful though workmanlike guide, Roth, a lawyer specializing in real estate, offers advice on the ins and outs of renting. Written for the first-time or potential landlord, the book guides readers through the steps of deciding whether or not to rent a place, how to set a price, how to advertise and finally, how to deal with tenants. Early on, Roth tries too hard to attract readers by using the kind of language found in motivational business books (i.e., "I want to discuss two crucial concepts that you need to master to become a successful landlord. These are attitude and leadership"), but his advice comes through nevertheless. Included in the appendices are such essential items as sample leases, release records, security deposit letters and late notices.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Amacom Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814472281
• ISBN 13: 9780814472286
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288