Named one of the best business books by "Library Journal", "The Landlord's Handbook" is a proven hands-on guide. The authors instruct landlords in the use of active management techniques to maximize their tax deductions and increase their bottom lines. All the details landlords need to master are outlined in simple, intelligible terms.
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Goodwin and Rusdorf offer practical advice aimed at individuals planning to invest in residential real estate. The authors assume readers have no prior knowledge of rental practices and thus provide novices with an excellent compendium of them. Among the topics covered are screening of potential tenants, insurance coverage for properties, and necessary accounting procedures. The numerous sample forms included are also helpful. A valuable work. On a very different topic, Hoover offers to real estate professionals what he calls the "unexplained secrets" of successful real estate salespeople. Unfortunately, the secrets remain so, because what the author provides are largely motivational generalizations. The "secrets" turn out to be examples of personal techniques that have limited application. As an example of the frustrating lack of follow-through in this book, computers are recommended for greater productivity but little specific data about applications is provided. Some useful tips on goal setting may be helpful to beginners but, all in all, this is not recommended.
- Joseph Barth, U.S. Military Acad . Lib., West Point, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
- Joseph Barth, U.S. Military Acad . Lib., West Point, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
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Great advice on how to prepare leases, notices, etc.,
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This review is from: The Landlord's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Managing Small Residential Properties (Paperback)
This book taught me how to handle difficult tenants and prepare myself when new tenants move in. I knew what to ask and forms to use. I would recommend this book for experienced landlords as well as landlords who are just starting out.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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Solid, common-sense advice and a couple of secrets,
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This review is from: The Landlord's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Managing Small Residential Properties (Paperback)
The author gave a good covering of landlording topics. Most of it was common sense information, but there were a couple of little treasures thrown in. The advice on handling troublesome tenants was interesting, but I have never needed it (so far!). For the beginning landlord, this will provide a wealth of information on topics you may not have considered. For the experienced landlord, there might be a few nuggets of gold, but don't expect a bonanza.
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THE "MUST HAVE" MANUAL OF LANDLORDING,
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This review is from: The Landlord's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Managing Small Residential Properties (Paperback)
THIS BOOK GIVES THE READER AN A-Z SYNOPSIS OF EVERY ASPECT A PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT LANDLORD NEEDS TO KNOW,AFTER READING THIS BOOK,YOU WILL BE EQUIPPED TO HANDLE ANY POSSIBLE SCENARIO A LANLORD MIGHT FACE
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Don Dressler had a master's degree in education and had been a high school teacher for 15 years, when, in 1966, he bought his first rental property-two four-flats in Schiller Park, Illinois. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
relet agreement, cancellation rider, security deposit agreement, building checkbook, security deposit equal, lease package, lease application, apartment lease, disbursements journal, rental amount, paint hazards, lease form, lease document, prospective residents, additional rent, apartment communities, good tenants, renewal lease Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Common Interest Community, Mid-America Management Corp, Common Elements, Unit Owner, Executive Board, Name of Insuring Company, National Apartment Association, Income Requirements Effective December, Lessee Date, Managing Agent, Oak Brook, Peachtree Business Products, Apartments For Rent, Item Qty New!
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Don Dressler had a master's degree in education and had been a high school teacher for 15 years, when, in 1966, he bought his first rental property-two four-flats in Schiller Park, Illinois. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
relet agreement, cancellation rider, security deposit agreement, building checkbook, security deposit equal, lease package, lease application, apartment lease, disbursements journal, rental amount, paint hazards, lease form, lease document, prospective residents, additional rent, apartment communities, good tenants, renewal lease Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Common Interest Community, Mid-America Management Corp, Common Elements, Unit Owner, Executive Board, Name of Insuring Company, National Apartment Association, Income Requirements Effective December, Lessee Date, Managing Agent, Oak Brook, Peachtree Business Products, Apartments For Rent, Item Qty New!
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- Real Estate by Rh Value Publishing in Front Matter
- Dictionary of Real Estate Terms (Barron's Business Guides) by Jack P. Friedman in Back Matter
- The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Martin Stone in Back Matter
- Time Off From Work: Using Sabbaticals To Enhance Your Life While Keeping Your Career On Track by Lisa Rogak on page 195
- Everyone's Money Book by Jordan E. Goodman on page 425
- Everyone's Money Book on Real Estate by Jordan E. Goodman on page 159
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