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Twelve free guide books for landlords. Each one gathers Rentari guides on one subject into chapters you can read here or save as a PDF.
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Getting started as a landlord
Read the guide Getting started as a landlordSet up the business, learn the federal rules and the lines a landlord cannot cross, and avoid the common first-year mistakes. 6 chapters.
Setting goals for your rentals
Read the guide Setting goals for your rentalsDecide what the portfolio is for, measure it with a few clear numbers and review it on a schedule. 6 chapters.
Landlord tax guide
Read the guide Landlord tax guideRental income, deductible expenses, depreciation, repairs versus improvements and the passive loss rules, from IRS sources. 8 chapters.
How to raise the rent
Read the guide How to raise the rentSupport the new rent with comparables, time it with the renewal, and follow rent control and notice rules. 6 chapters.
Renovating and preparing a rental
Read the guide Renovating and preparing a rentalPlan renovations room by room, finance them, choose durable upgrades and present the home well. 7 chapters.
Pets and assistance animals
Read the guide Pets and assistance animalsScreen pets fairly, set deposits and fees, and handle assistance animal requests under fair housing rules. 6 chapters.
Financing rental property
Read the guide Financing rental propertyDown payments, DSCR and portfolio loans, creative financing and refinancing, with the risks of each. 6 chapters.
Finding a rental property
Read the guide Finding a rental propertyCompare markets and state rules, buy with or without tenants in place, and start with a house hack. 6 chapters.
Finding a tenant
Read the guide Finding a tenantWrite and photograph the listing, find the channels that work, run tours and review applications consistently. 7 chapters.
Move-in guide
Read the guide Move-in guideGet people, paperwork and access ready, run move-in day and welcome the new residents. 5 chapters.
Move-out guide
Read the guide Move-out guideHandle notices, document condition, separate wear from damage and close out the deposit on time. 6 chapters.
Managing tenants
Read the guide Managing tenantsSet clear channels, respond to repairs and complaints, follow up on rent and resolve disputes on the record. 7 chapters.