Category Archives: Intro: Getting Started

Are you a “hands-on” Landlord?!

This is a very good (and brief) summary on the benefits of being a “hands-on” Landlord. It was written by Bruce Swedal and published on May 28th, 2008. Here is the LINK to the original posting. Article Source: http://www.212articles.com
There are some landlords that prefer the hands on approach who manage all the [...]

How to become a successful landlord (Steve Tytler)

Steve Tytler of the Herald (e-mail address: economy@heraldnet.com) prepared a really good response to a reader’s question which went something like this:

“We are buying a new home and plan to keep our condo and rent it out. We have never been landlords before and we don’t really know what to do. What advice can you [...]

For Those Interested in Becoming Landlords…

Buying rental property in a down market can be a lucrative investment — but there are some factors you should consider before you jump in. From Consumer Reports, consider these four tips on how to find a good rental property:
Find out where renters want to live. Ask your real-estate agent to show you properties that [...]

10 Things You Should Know About Being A Landlord (But Were Afraid To Ask)

This article by Justin A Ragusa, founder of RentKong “The Rental King”. He can be contacted at JR@RentKong.com

He offers an extensive database of apartments for rent and houses for rent, including rent to own and vacation property. His Top 10 List is a good one…
Have you ever thought about renting out your home? [...]

Telltale Signs That Your Child Will Grow Up to Be a Landlord

This “humorous” list was posted by Brooks of Sheffield on June 30th, 2008. As we all know, many landlords get a bad rap, as there are certainly “Slumlords” (in the true sense of the word) out there. I guess that’s why I wanted to share this persona with my readers, in hopes that [...]

Pro’s and Con’s to becoming a landlord

On May 11, 2007, Ken Fong wrote this brief but informative article on the advantage and disadvantages of becoming a landlord. Here it is:
One of the main perks of becoming a landlord is that you will be able to set up an income stream that you will not have to do a lot of [...]

Becoming a landlord? Get to know the basics.

This recent post was found at http://www.calfinder.com, where they maintain a blog. Calfinder is a site where you can find valuable information on remodeling. Check it out!

With a struggling economy and many homeowners faced with the possibility of not being able to pay their mortgage payment, the thought has occurred to many to [...]

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