Managing Your Investment Property

Finally, a book that tells you everything you need to know about managing your investment property, whether you want to go DIY or hire a property manager.

In Managing Your Investment Property, Rachel Barnes and Geoff Doidge take you through all the ins and outs of property management, from choosing a profitable property to handling unruly tenants. With plenty of tips and ‘tales from the trenches’ acquired from more than 50 years of investing in property, this book is sure to save you time, money and major headaches!

Inside you’ll find:

•            20 proven ideas to attract and retain quality tenants who will pay on time and treat your property with respect.

•            13 tips to help you successfully hire and manage a property manager

•            5 ways to collect the rent quickly and easily

•            how one of the authors saved almost $1000 in just one day from doing his own maintenance calls

•            handy templates to help you prepare the property, mange maintenance and keep records

Rachel Barnes was quick off the rank when it came to investing in property; she purchased more than 75 properties in five years and uses property managers so she can enjoy the freedom that her investments provide. Rachel is a director of propertywomen.com, and co-author of the best-selling Property Is a Girl’s Best Friend.

Geoff Doidge has accumulated over $27 million worth of property and combines DIY with hired property managers to ensure his investments provide great returns. Geoff is one-half of the successful Reno Kings and co-author of Real Property, Real People, Unreal Profits.

Contents

Part 1: Preparing for property ownership

1.            Before you buy

2.            Being a DIY landlord

3.            Getting the property manager sorted

4.            Setting yourself up for settlement

5.            Preparing the property

6.            Attracting and screening the best tenants

7.            Tenancy agreements

8.            Tax topics

9.            Ensuring you’re insured

10.            Condition reports

Part 2: Step-by-step management

11.            advertising your rental

12.            Vetting your applicants

13.            Bonds

14.            Moving in and moving out

15.            Dealing with rent

16.            Maintaining rental records

17.            Managing evictions

Part 3: Getting the most out of your property investment

18.            Retaining great tenants and property managers

19.            Making the most of your investment property

20.            Revaluing, refinancing and returning to the market

21.            Final words