Being a landlord first time

The five most important things to know before becoming a landlord. Being a landlord can be great - a little extra income and some peace of mind for a second property. Find out what you need to consider to make it the best experience possible.

Tips for First-Time Investment Property Buyers. Home investment information provided as a courtesy by Anita Clark in Warner Robins Georgia.

Whether you find yourself an unexpected landlord due to military orders or you've purchased a property intending to rent it out, you should know a few things before you ask your first tenants to sign on the dotted line.

Check out the 7 mistakes we went through as new landlords. Sharing our own experiences and insights for each one.

Last year, my wife and I became an accidental landlord. We were upside down in our home and couldn't sell it without taking a big loss.

Consider the following tips for first-time landlords before handing over the keys to your first tenant to protect your investment.

So you have heard over the last decade or even longer, that the key to getting rich is to own and manage real estate investment properties. You can even do it with no money down, purchase a tax lien, buy an REO from a bank, and so forth... in other words, become a landlord. Sounds exciting? It is possible to make a good living and profit from real estate rentals. However, there is a lot of work that you need to get yourself familiarize with first.

If it's your first time renting, you don't want to pay more than you need to or be surprised by recurring fees you'll need to pay each month. It's important for you to know what to expect before you meet with your prospective landlord, what questions to ask, and your rights as a tenant. Read more on the #realestateblog in our First-Time Renter's Guide for New York:

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Being a new landlord can be overwhelming. Here are my top 50 landlord tips to help get you started.