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

by Kenneth M. Roth

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 * 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.

288 pages, Paperback

First published April 5, 2004