Property management and landlording basics

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1. 1Property Management 101: Fees, Tasks, & What to AskReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
2. 2The Bite-Sized Guide to Mastering Property ManagementReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
3. 3Property Management for Beginners: Hire a Pro or Manage Yourself?BiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
4. 4The Pro's Guide to Property Management: LESS Stress, MORE Rent!BiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
5. 57 Tips For Managing Rental PropertiesBiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
6. 65 Skills Every Successful Landlord MUST Know | Landlording 101Real Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
7. 7What I Wish I Would've Known About Being A Landlord | Landlording 101BiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
8. 8Five Tips For Renting Out Your House | Landlording 101BiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
9. 9You've Bought Your First Rental Property...Now What?BiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
10. 10Tenant Screening: 4 Tips for Selecting the Perfect TenantBiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
11. 11The Definitive Guide To Tenant Screening | Daily PodcastBiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
12. 12The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Tenant Screening with Lucas Hall | Rookie Podcast 06BiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
13. 13Renter References: 10 Questions to Ask Tenant ReferencesReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
14. 14Tenant Security Deposits: What Every Landlord Should KnowReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
15. 15Don’t Lease Your Rental Without THIS | Ultimate Landlord Checklist!Real Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
16. 16How Much to Charge for Rent? 3 Landlord Tips for Max ProfitReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
17. 17How to Raise Rents on Tenants (Without High Turnover)Real Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
18. 186 Reasons Why Tenants Move Out | How to Reduce Rental VacancyReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
19. 19Real Estate Bookkeeping 101: 5 Things Every Landlord Should KnowReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
20. 20Property Management and Maintenance PaymentsReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
21. 21How to Save Money on Landlord Insurance (AND Get Better Coverage)Real Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
22. 22How to Evict Tenants | Small Claims Court vs. Using a LawyerReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
23. 23The Best Property Management Software for New (or Small) LandlordsReal Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
24. 246 Things You NEED as a DIY Landlord (Self-Managing Rental Properties)Real Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
25. 2521 Crucial Questions to Ask a Property Manager Before You Hire ThemBiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
26. 26How To Hire The Right Property ManagerBiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
27. 27Hiring a Property Manager and “Fees” That’ll Kill Your Cash FlowBiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
28. 28The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Property Manager (Is It Worth It?)Real Estate RookiePlay from here Loop
29. 29They Want it Now: How Property Managers Can Deliver on High Service ExpectationsAppFolioPlay from here Loop
30. 30The relationship between maintenance costs and NOI - Stephanie Anderson & Melissa PalmerAppFolioPlay from here Loop
31. 31What Painless Rental Property Management Looks LikeBiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
32. 32Hands Down, These Are the 5 Hardest Aspects of Being a Landlord | BiggerPockets DailyBiggerPocketsPlay from here Loop
33. 33My $40,000 Property Management Problem (Never Do This)Real Estate RookiePlay from here Loop

How does a property management business make money?

Managers usually charge owners a monthly percentage of the rent collected, plus fees for finding tenants, renewing leases or handling maintenance. In return they market units, screen tenants, collect rent, arrange repairs and handle problems. Landlords who self-manage save these fees but do the work themselves.

What should I learn first?

Start with tenant screening, leases, deposits and keeping clean records. Learn fair, consistent processes for repairs, rent increases and disputes. Landlord and tenant law, licensing for managers and eviction rules differ a lot by country and city, so check local regulations before you rent anything out.