- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (1 April 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0764553305
- ISBN-13: 978-0764553301
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.3 x 1.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 826,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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You′ll need to wear many hats in the business of property management: advertiser/promoter (in seeking tenants), host (in showing your property), handyman (in keeping up with and arranging repairs), bookkeeper (in maintaining records), and even counselor (in dealing with tenants and their problems). But Property Management For Dummies will help you maintain your sense of humor – and your sanity – as you deal with these challenges and more.
You may become an unintentional property owner – someone who inherited a house from a relative and didn′t want it to sit idle, or someone who transferred to a job in another city and decided to rent your home rather than sell it – or you may have entered the world of property ownership intentionally. Either way, real estate offers one of the best opportunities to develop a steady stream of residual income.
Property Management For Dummies is organized by specific topic areas, so you can easily and quickly scan a topic that interests you, or you can troubleshoot the source of your latest major headache. You′ll discover how to
- Evaluate your skills and personality to see whether you have what it takes to be a landlord
- Keep your units occupied with paying tenants who don′t destroy your property
- Move in your new tenants and move them out – and everything in between
- Assemble the right team of professionals to help you, from employees to contractors
- Insure your property and understand the taxes that go with it
- Look for additional sources of income beyond rent, including the opportunities and pitfalls of lease options
While many of life′s lessons can be uncovered by trial and error, property management shouldn′t be one of them – the mistakes are too costly and the legal ramifications too severe. In this book, you′ll find proven strategies to make rental property ownership and management not only profitable but pleasant as well.
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"Whether you have one rental or hundreds, this is a book to keep close by." Dave Liniger, Chairman of the Board, RE/MAX International, Inc. Praise for Property Management For Dummies "Robert Griswold is the guru of smart property management. You won't find a better written, more practical book on the subject." — Kenneth Harney, nationally–syndicated real estate columnist, The Washington Post Writers Group "Not just theory — great advice in plain English for all rental property owners and managers." — Arthur B. Laffer, Laffer Associates, San Diego
Get tips on dealing with problem tenants, legal issues, and more!
Find out how to minimize rental headaches — and maximize cash flow Whether you inherited a home you now need to rent or you're aiming to become a real estate tycoon, this friendly guide is your road map to success. Renowned real estate expert Robert Griswold walks you through every aspect of property management, showing you how to avoid legal problems, deal with tenants and maintenance — and increase your income!
Discover how to: Advertise your property and screen tenants Collect rent and ask for rent increases Hire maintenance employees and vendors Deal with record keeping, taxes, and insurance Explore niche rentals and other options
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4.4 out of 5 stars (23 customer reviews)
154 of 161 people found the following review helpful:
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You are not a "Dummy" if you read this book., 14 Dec 2001
By Guy M. Blasi - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Property Management for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) (Paperback)
I met the author at a meeting of the Institute of Real Estate Management in Chicago several years ago. I hold the same "Certified Property Manager (CPM)" designation. So, I did a double take recently when I saw this book on the shelf of a book store. And I did a triple take when I saw that Robert had written it! Robert Griswold is an educator, and it shows in the book. I've been in property management for over 20 years and I bought the book and took it home for several evenings of enjoyable reading. (By the way, my wife thinks I'm nuts! I can't leave my work at the office.) Robert Griswold writes at the easiest common denominator. The book is entertaining and answers the wide variety of questions. Most property managers are "generalists", meaning you have to know a lot of things about a lot of topics: collecting rents, fixing up space, evicting tenants, dealing with difficult people, roof specialist, bookkeeper/accountant, landscape specialist, plumbing specialist, HVAC specialist, etc., etc. One thing that any property manager will know, it is a very detailed career. If you are a person with an interest in property management, a novice or a long-time veteran, this is a must-read book.
77 of 80 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great guide for the property owner, 25 Mar 2005
By David E. Levine - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Property Management for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) (Paperback)
This is an excellent guide for the property owner who wishes to manage his/her own property. Importantly, this volume includes a chapter on the issue of whether to manage the property yourself or retain a professional property manager to do it. The pros and cons are weighed. Key issues for the owner are evaluated with the most important (with the possible exception of safety and security) being tenant relations. You can't derive income if you have tenants who fail to pay the rent, so tenant screening is important, including background checks. Additionally, good relations means tenant retention. High turnover means expenses and loss of income during periods between tenants. Additionally, tenancies sometimes have to be terminated and the owner should consider alternatives to the expense and uncertainties of eviction actions. Such an alternative is negotiating with the tenant his/her vacating the premises.
An important chapter covers the issues of employee relations (if you own a multifamily building you will most likely have employees), maintenance and security/safety. Security and safety issues cannot be minimized and the property owner should do the utmost to keep the property safe for both employees and tenants. Indeed, safety may be the most important single duty of a property manager. In the area of commercial property management, particularly since 9/11, tenants pay huge pass alongs in rent to assure tight security. So too, in residential property, security is a crucial issue. There should be a good system to be buzzed in with exterior doors that lock and cannot be opened by intruders. Lead paint, asbestos and other potential hazards must be addressed, not only as a matter of good management but as a matter of law. OSHA and other regulations protect employees and must be complied with.
This book is excellent for owners of property. If you are interested in the profession of property management, this book is helpful but far from complete. Since the book assumes that you are managing your own property, it does not deal with relations with owners. Drafting a management plan, regular reporting, budgeting and other aspects of manager/owner relations are not covered. So, this is a five star book with the caveat that the book is basically for owners, not professional managers.
68 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
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A Must Have Reference On Propery Management, 18 Aug 2001
By John R. Van Duyne, Esq. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Property Management for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) (Paperback)
Robert Griswold's Property Management For Dummies is a wonderfully practical digest on property management covering every applicable subject both for those considering becoming a landlord and for long time landlords. Easy to read, and easy to jump right to the subject on which one needs the most help, Mr. Griswold's years of experience and wisdom are made accessable to the reader. Having been a property manager for over three years now, I was surprised by how much I learned from this book. For anyone considering property management or being a landlord, this book lets one know in advance all the factors to weigh before making that leap. I'll state it again -- you must have this book if you are in any way going to be involved in property management.
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