The CompleteLandlord.com Ultimate Property Management Handbook [Paperback]

This book covers the entire cycle of becoming a successful real estate property manager. Written in an accessible format , this book provides valuable information for investors who are now landlords and property managers. This book is not about the day-to-day of landlording, rather it focuses on the strategies for managing the assets of your property. Readers will find information on:

? The benefits of managing property

? Assembling your core team (attorneys, accountants and insurers)

? Legal documents

? And office help (including the right systems and software, how and when to maintain and repair, and the finances of managing your properties)

Acknowledgments xiii

List of Icons xiv

Introduction xv

About the Product xvi

SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1

Chapter 1 The Benefits of Managing Properties 3

Taking the Plunge 4

Do It Yourself or Hire Someone? 6

You Can Do It Yourself 9

Before You Go 9

Chapter 2 The Skills, Aptitude, and Attitudes of Successful Property Managers 10

From the Beginning 10

What Does It Take? 13

For the Non-Do-It-Yourself Types 15

Chapter 3 Build a Winning Strategy, Plan, and Team 17

Taking Stock 18

Building a Team 21

SECTION TWO: OPERATIONS 25

Chapter 4 Beyond Record Keeping: The Importance of Systems 27

Why You Need a System 28

Don’t Overlook These 30

Start Now 31

Chapter 5 Propertlc,