Landlording A-Z

The Landlord Course for Independent Landlords

What you'll learn

Navigate the changing legal and regulatory environment faced by landlords today

List and advertise property for rent on the major listing platforms such as Zillow, Craigslist, Facebook, and others

Find, screen, and select the best tenants for your rental property and ensure rent is paid and your property is well taken care of

Protect yourself and your property by creating rock-solid lease agreements

Collect rent on-time and in full every month, safely and securely

Track rental property income and expenses, prepare statements, and make tax preparation a breeze

Apply effective maintenance strategies to keep your property in shape, handle repair requests, streamline property maintenance and inspections

Build and maintain positive and successful relationships with tenants, resolve conflicts, retain the best tenants, and create a positive living environment

Scale your rental portfolio, use time-saving and cost-effective technology, and implement safety and security measures

Requirements

Whether you're a new landlord or looking to refresh your knowledge, this lesson will set the stage for your journey into property management.

No prior property management experience necessary. Whether you have no units or manage hundreds, there's something here for everyone to learn and improve upon

Description

Learn How to Manage Rental Property! This online landlord course will introduce you to the basics and responsibilities of being a landlord and independent rental property owner. We will provide an overview of a landlord’s roles and responsibilities and walk you through the various day to day tasks of operating a rental property from listing and advertising your property, finding and screening applicants, and creating lease agreements, to collecting rent, maintaining your property, managing property finances, and tenant communications.Landlording A-Z is aimed at both new and experienced landlords. Whether you have just purchased your first investment property, are renting out your backyard cottage, or have a larger portfolio of multi-family buildings, these property management lessons offer fresh insight, time-saving tips and tricks, and best practices that can help all landlords manage their properties efficiently and profitably.Why Enroll in Landlording A-Z?Learn actionable strategies to navigate tenant issues, and ensure smooth operationsMaster time-saving techniques while leveraging technology to simplify processesDive into crucial legal tips to safeguard your property and avoid costly mistakesMaximize Profitability: Discover how to maintain financial stability in your rental portfolioBenefit from the insights of experienced landlords, giving you guidance for successWho is Landlording A-Z For?New Landlords: You have just started your journey being a rental property owner and want to learn the ins and outs of managing your rental, such as where to list your property for rent and how to find the best tenants."Mom and Pop" Landlords: You are an independent landlord who likes to manage your rental on your own, and are looking to do it more efficiently and more profitably for the long term.Accidental Landlords: Maybe your have recently taken over a family member's property or have moved from your own home and want to rent it to others while still working, traveling, or living in another state or country. You will learn ways to save time and enlist the help of others.Real Estate Investors: Learn the financial tools and metrics to understand how your property is performing and ways to manage and improve your property's profitability.Experienced Rental Property Owners: You already have a portfolio of rentals, from single family homes to multi-family buildings and want to learn new tenant relations and communications strategies and explore tools that can help you organize and track your properties more effectively.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome and Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome and Introduction

Lecture 2 Introduction to Landlording

Section 2: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Lecture 3 Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Section 3: Listing and Advertising Your Rental Property

Lecture 4 Listing and Advertising Your Rental Property

Section 4: Tenant Screening

Lecture 5 Tenant Screening

Section 5: Lease Agreements

Lecture 6 Lease Agreements

Section 6: Rent Collection

Lecture 7 Rent Collection

Section 7: Financial Management and Property Accounting

Lecture 8 Bookkeeping and Accounting

Section 8: Property Maintenance and Repairs

Lecture 9 Property Maintenance and Repairs

Section 9: Tenant Relations and Communication

Lecture 10 Tenant Relations and Communication

Section 10: Advanced Topics

Lecture 11 Advanced Topics

New rental property owners, independent landlords, real estate investors, accidental landlords, or anyone looking for fresh insight, time-saving tips, and best practices to help you manage your rental properties efficiently and profitably.