3.98

5

30 March 2019

Informative, covers a lot, well organized, and easy to read

4

Oct 14, 2018

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. A good guide for reasoning of lots of landlord-tenant practices in real life. Was given constructive suggestions. The only place to improve is to include more worksheet for organizing trivial landlording activities.

5

Mar 28, 2018

Good guide. Answers pretty much everything you need to know, and does so in a clear, no-nonsense way. Even has interesting little survey boxes on some pages.

4

Jul 11, 2014

Excellent and up-to-date guide for renting a property. This book discusses many of the aspects that are often overlooked when one first considers renting or leasing out properties. It gives pointers on determining if you can make it profitable, how to select potential renters, and what responsibilities you'll face as a landlord. It goes over suggestions to ensure it's a win-win situation for you and your tenants, and even discusses tax implications. Pets, smokers, tenants running a business out Excellent and up-to-date guide for renting a property. This book discusses many of the aspects that are often overlooked when one first considers renting or leasing out properties. It gives pointers on determining if you can make it profitable, how to select potential renters, and what responsibilities you'll face as a landlord. It goes over suggestions to ensure it's a win-win situation for you and your tenants, and even discusses tax implications. Pets, smokers, tenants running a business out of the house - it's all in here as well as making sure you don't illegally discriminate. It also has links to online help for state specific information. There's plenty of the familiar USA Today Snapshots that you see in the newspaper with survey information and graphs, although it's not always especially pertinent.

My wife and I rented out our house when we moved out of state and even though we had rented to friends it ended up in a bad situation and strained the friendship. This book discusses the pitfalls of landlording from a distance, as well as making sure to put contracts in writing to specify the responsibilities of both parties - instead of relying on verbal agreements. It's information I wish I'd known back then, as it could have saved a lot of trouble. My only quibbles with the book might be a preference not to use lawn or window signs (lets people know the house is vacant) and a preference for sites other than Craigslist, but it's a great resource. ...more

5

Aug 21, 2015

"Excellent Advice"
What did you love best about First-Time Landlord?
That property is a better investment for the long term financial goals.

Any additional comments?
Have you ever thought about owning and renting property? Well than this is a great book for a new land lord or before you get started. This book was well written by 3 attorney's that have collected information for investment property. I have thought many times about buying investment property. I have never been sure where to start or "Excellent Advice"
What did you love best about First-Time Landlord?
That property is a better investment for the long term financial goals.

Any additional comments?
Have you ever thought about owning and renting property? Well than this is a great book for a new land lord or before you get started. This book was well written by 3 attorney's that have collected information for investment property. I have thought many times about buying investment property. I have never been sure where to start or what to ask renters for my do's and don't list. I was very happy to have my questions answered by this book. It is prefect for listening to in your spare time or while driving trying to make the most of your limited time. The Pdf reference guide is also a very helpful tool the authors have included. When I finished the audio I felt much more confident in moving forward with plans for an investment property.

The narrator Jack Chekijian has a wonderful easy to listen to voice. ...more

5

Jul 20, 2015

I received this audio book in exchange for a honest and unbiased review. This book is for the seasoned landlord, newbie landlord and for those who are thinking about being a landlord. There are tips from buying your first house all the way to being a big landlord. Gives advice on taxes, leases, protecting investments, managers and just about everything there is to know about buying investment properties and selling them. This book is well rounded and hits just about every subject that would be I received this audio book in exchange for a honest and unbiased review. This book is for the seasoned landlord, newbie landlord and for those who are thinking about being a landlord. There are tips from buying your first house all the way to being a big landlord. Gives advice on taxes, leases, protecting investments, managers and just about everything there is to know about buying investment properties and selling them. This book is well rounded and hits just about every subject that would be related to real estate, including selling an investment and rolling it over in detail.

The authors, Janet Portman, Marcia Stewart & Michael Molinski all did a good job in their detailed research and advice for the beginner landlord, but also is great for the bigger landlord too. The advise learned from this book is mind boggling. The narrator, Jack Chekijian did a great job delivering this book flawlessly as only he can. Good job all! ...more

5

Jun 18, 2015

Written by attorneys with an aim to prepare those who have a property that they are wishing to rent out, as well as persons looking to purchase an income generating property.
There are extensive considerations in shopping for an investment property, and many tips and eye-opening factors to note, which are finely detailed here.
If the property is already owned, there are specific legal and tax issues to be aware of, and all of the factors to consider in choosing tenants apply regardless of whether Written by attorneys with an aim to prepare those who have a property that they are wishing to rent out, as well as persons looking to purchase an income generating property.
There are extensive considerations in shopping for an investment property, and many tips and eye-opening factors to note, which are finely detailed here.
If the property is already owned, there are specific legal and tax issues to be aware of, and all of the factors to consider in choosing tenants apply regardless of whether landlord is on-site or not.
Use of this text and the downloadable PDFs should prepare the potential landlord to make basic decisions and know whom to contact for specific assistance.
Narrator Jack presents the material with clear voice and pronunciation, making the first reading of the material easy to assimilate.
This book was a gift ...more

3

Feb 05, 2015

Lately I've been reading a lot about buying real estate to rent out. This book provided a solid base to scare me into reality on what that would involve. The concept of being a landlord seems like a good idea when everything is working well. If you get the finances right, the tenant isn't too pushy, the property doesn't have too many issues -- well then you can probably enjoy the additional cashflow and appreciation on the property. If not, well it might be more similar to my past landlording Lately I've been reading a lot about buying real estate to rent out. This book provided a solid base to scare me into reality on what that would involve. The concept of being a landlord seems like a good idea when everything is working well. If you get the finances right, the tenant isn't too pushy, the property doesn't have too many issues -- well then you can probably enjoy the additional cashflow and appreciation on the property. If not, well it might be more similar to my past landlording experience where the tenant stopped paying, had a friend of his move in, had to be evicted with police. Hopefully that means I've at least seen (some of) the bad side to know what to expect. ...more

3

Jan 06, 2012

A good first-book for people considering renting out a property. If you do decide to rent, you'll probably want to refer to it again. It also mentions websites and other books (especially from NOLO, which helped create this book) where additional information can be found.

3

Jan 28, 2013

No plot, no characters, no action. Loved it for it's artlessness. Truly existential, concrete, anti-romantic and no mention of deities nor paths to enlightenment, only ways to spend and save money when you're the landlord. Yes, and how to be kind and fair to renters, of course.

4

Mar 28, 2013

Basic stuff, especially about the financial aspect. But there are good lists of what yo expect, how to evict, how to choose a property manager, etc. They also recommend books (by the same publisher) to cover the gappy topics more in depth.

5

Nov 23, 2010

The most comprehensive of the landlording books I've read so far.