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Rental Property Advice : How to Be a Good Landlord

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:46:34 +0000

Being a good landlord involves knowing legal rights, meeting with an attorney, drafting a rental lease and maintaining the property well. Keep open lines of communication as a good landlord with advice from an experienced property manager and landlord in this free video on rental property.

Expert: Damon Thompson
Bio: Damon Thompson owns three rental properties in Detroit, Mich. and has owned up to seven rental properties at once for more than 15 years.
Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

Duration : 0:2:12

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Rental Property Advice : How to Check References of Prospective Tenants for Your Rental Property

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:21:08 +0000

Checking references of prospective tenants for a rental property is important to verify employment, get an idea for their credibility and find out what kind of tenants they were in the past. Check personal references and previous landlords before renting with advice from an experienced property manager and landlord in this free video on rental property.

Expert: Damon Thompson
Bio: Damon Thompson owns three rental properties in Detroit, Mich. and has owned up to seven rental properties at once for more than 15 years.
Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

Duration : 0:1:27

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Rental Property Management : How to Type a Lease Agreement

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:38:04 +0000

Instead of typing a new lease agreement, find templates online that correspond to the state, as these template leases stand better in court if there is a breach of contract. Find state-specific rental contracts with helpful information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on renting a home.

Expert: James Kurkela
Bio: James Kurkela, together with his wife Judy Kurkela, are licensed real estate agents who have been serving Putnam, Westchester, Orange and Dutchess counties for more than 20 years.
Filmmaker: Kefa Olang

Duration : 0:2:5

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Rental Property Management : How to Turn Your Home Into Rental Property

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:32:52 +0000

Turning a home into a rental property usually requires bringing the house up to code, increasing the insurance and getting the rental approved by any HOA. Earn extra income by renting out a property with helpful information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on renting a home.

Duration : 0:1:47

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Rental Property Advice : How to Evaluate Prospective Tenants for Your Rental Property

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:32:50 +0000

Evaluating prospective tenants for a rental property requires running a rental and credit check, confirming employment and checking with previous landlords and references. Make sure prospective tenants are able to rent with advice from an experienced property manager and landlord in this free video on rental property.

Expert: Damon Thompson
Bio: Damon Thompson owns three rental properties in Detroit, Mich. and has owned up to seven rental properties at once for more than 15 years.
Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

Duration : 0:1:41

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Rental Property Advice : How Much to Charge for Rent

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:17:19 +0000

When deciding how much to charge for rent, consider the square footage of the space, research comparable rates in the area, determine how much rent will turn a profit and choose a marketable rental rate. Calculate the right monthly rent with advice from an experienced property manager and landlord in this free video on rental property.

Expert: Damon Thompson
Bio: Damon Thompson owns three rental properties in Detroit, Mich. and has owned up to seven rental properties at once for more than 15 years.
Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

Duration : 0:1:16

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Rental Property Advice : How to Afford a House by Renting a Room

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:14:09 +0000

Renting out a room to afford a house is possible by researching comparable rooms in the area, placing an ad and signing a rental agreement with a potential roommate. Rent out a room, getting extra cash to help pay for the mortgage, with advice from an experienced property manager and landlord in this free video on rental property.

Expert: Damon Thompson
Bio: Damon Thompson owns three rental properties in Detroit, Mich. and has owned up to seven rental properties at once for more than 15 years.
Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

Duration : 0:1:52

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Rental Property Advice : How to Run Credit Checks on Prospective Tenants

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:02:09 +0000

To run credit checks on prospective tenants, first charge the credit check fee, contact the credit bureau and run a credit check to see if the tenant qualifies to rent. Run credit checks before renting out an apartment or home with advice from an experienced property manager and landlord in this free video on rental property.

Expert: Damon Thompson
Bio: Damon Thompson owns three rental properties in Detroit, Mich. and has owned up to seven rental properties at once for more than 15 years.
Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

Duration : 0:1:27

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Rental Property Advice : Renting Out a Room in Your House

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:27:32 +0000

Renting out a room in a house requires first clearing out the space, putting up an ad for the room, creating a clear rental agreement and interviewing potential roommates. Find a roommate to rent out a space in a house with advice from an experienced property manager and landlord in this free video on rental property.

Expert: Damon Thompson
Bio: Damon Thompson owns three rental properties in Detroit, Mich. and has owned up to seven rental properties at once for more than 15 years.
Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

Duration : 0:2:0

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Rental Property Advice : Listing for Renting a House

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:34:39 +0000

A listing for renting a house offers a summary of the property, including the features, square footage, photographs, rental price and landlord contact information. Create a listing for a rental home, also including the location and any extra amenities, with advice from an experienced property manager and landlord in this free video on rental property.

Expert: Damon Thompson
Bio: Damon Thompson owns three rental properties in Detroit, Mich. and has owned up to seven rental properties at once for more than 15 years.
Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

Duration : 0:1:13

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