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LANDLORDS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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What It's Like Being a Landlord

You don’t hear the phrase “I want to be a landlord when I grow up” very often. Yet all manner of people find their way into landlording, often via an indirect route. Maybe they’ve invested in real estate, inherited a property, or moved from their own home but decided to rent it out because it’s hard to sell. If you’re thinking of becoming a landlord for the first time, there's much more to consider than how much rent you can charge. Let’s look at some of the pluses and minuses to owning and managing rental property.

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Top Ten Tax Deductions for Landlords
Learn about the many tax deductions available to rental property owners.

Repairs, Maintenance, and Entry to Rented Premises
Landlords' duties to repair rental property and to give tenants notice before entering.

Tenant Injuries: Landlord Liability and Insurance FAQ
Protect yourself from liability from tenant injuries.

Ten Tips for Landlords

  1. Screen tenants.
  2. Get it in writing.
  3. Handle security deposits properly.
  4. Make repairs.
  5. Provide secure premises.
  6. Provide notice before entering.
  7. Disclose environmental hazards.
  8. Oversee managers.
  9. Obtain insurance.
  10. Resolve disputes.

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