The Book on Managing Rental Properties: A Proven System for Finding, Screening, and Managing Tenants with Fewer Headaches and Maximum Profits

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BiggerPockets Publishing LLC, Oct 28, 2015 - Business & Economics - 368 pages
Experience more freedom, less stress, and higher profits with this must-have real estate guide from the bestselling author of The Book on Rental Property Investing.

No matter how great you are at finding real estate deals, you could lose everything if you don't manage your properties efficiently.

But being a landlord doesn't have to mean endless phone calls, costly evictions, or daily frustrations with ungrateful tenants. Managing real estate can be fun--and the right toolkit will help you excel!!

With the right tenants and tactics, becoming a landlord gives you more freedom, less drama, and higher profits from your real estate business. Whether you're a beginner looking for a quick guide or an experienced property manager, bestselling author and longtime BiggerPockets Podcast host Brandon Turner will give you the inside tour of his successful real estate business. Learn how he's been able to maximize profit, minimize stress, and have a blast in the process. With stories of his own industry wins and losses, Brandon will help you master the tools, tactics, and systems you need to manage your rentals―and supercharge your property management strategy.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

  • Boost your shot at success by 100x with a subtle mindset shift
  • Attract the best tenants with low-cost strategies
  • Spot the seven red flags in potential tenants
  • Protect yourself with nineteen key rental lease provisions
  • Find and retain tenants who pay on time
  • Take the sting out of taxes, bookkeeping, and other paperwork
  • And much more!

About the author (2015)

Brandon Turner is an author, entrepreneur, and active real estate investor with more than 500 rental units and dozens of rehabs under his belt. He is the Vice President of BiggerPockets, co-host of The BiggerPockets Podcast, and author of four books, including The Book on Rental Property Investing and How to Invest in Real Estate. Brandon has also been featured in numerous online and print publications--like Forbes.com, Entrepreneur.com, and Money Magazine --where he enjoys showing others the power and impact of real estate investing and financial freedom. A life-long adventurer, Brandon (along with his wife and daughter) splits his time between his home in Hawaii and various other destinations around the globe. Heather Turner is a full-time landlord that lives with her husband (Brandon Turner) on the beautiful island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. Their eyes were opened to the world of real estate a decade ago when they bought their first house, followed by their first rental property. Since then, they have bought, sold, flipped, and steadily increased their rental portfolio. Currently, Heather manages all of their rentals, which consist of everything from single family houses to small multifamily and even mobile home parks.

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