Publisher's Synopsis
Who Should Read This Book? Investors, real estate agents, prospective property owners, and even current property managers will benefit from relearning and developing new skills and methods of managing properties. They will also get to see real estate from the investor's point of view.Owning and renting real property is a time-tested method for building great wealth. This book will help you understand how to manage your rental properties or manage the property manager you hire to manage your investments.Table of ContentsPreface3Acknowledgements4Introduction1Part I- What Is Your Goal?3Chapter 1: Two Kinds of Investments.4Chapter 2: Who are You, Investor or Landlord?8Chapter 3: Your Personality Style12Part II- 10 Steps to Success17Chapter 4: Manage Your Tenants Expectations18Chapter 5: Move-In Ready23Chapter 6: How Much to Charge26Chapter 7: Picking Tenants29Chapter 8: Showing Your Property36Chapter 9: When and Why of Price Reductions39Chapter 10: Screen Applicants41Chapter 11: Discount Rents47Chapter 12: Service and Maintenance52Chapter 13: Move-Out Day57Summary of Part II- Your Success System60Part III- Capitalizing on Your Investment61Chapter 14: Insure Your Business62Chapter 15: Who Should Pay for Services?67Chapter 16: Professional Management71Summary of Part III- Financial Education76Conclusion: Spend Your Money and Time Wisely77Resource Directory78
