Product Description

No longer the exclusive domain of the professional, today many small investors are buying rental properties as part of their portfolio. These real estate novices need guidance on how to successfully manage these properties, avoid pitfalls, and make a profit. The Property Management Tool Kit provides a quick but complete course, educating readers about:

* Ways to add value to the property, including which improvements to make or avoid * Legal concerns, tenant issues, and administration and maintenance * Monetary factors such as cash flow, record-keeping, and rent collection * Expanding their portfolio and establishing financial goals * Hiring a team, partnering with vendors, and advertising

The book is packed with priceless management tools like a market survey, rental criteria, and sample documents and forms including a rental application, a lease, a guest screening card, rules and regulations, renewals, a vacancy report, a maintenance log, and much more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #274849 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780814473511
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Review

"""A must-read for new investors, property management staff, and experienced operators. I expect that universities will use this 'understand the basics' approach in the Property Management programs throughout the country.""

-- William Wollinger, President, National Apartment Association Education Institute; Board of Directors and President/COO, Winn Residential, Boston, MA

“The Property Management Tool Kit is a timeless 'how to' guide that provides the framework for success for the new real estate investor and insightful knowledge for the seasoned veteran. Mike Beirne conveys succinctly how successful property management is about the people as well as the property. He gets both parts right.”

-- Rick A. Snyder, President, R.A. Snyder Properties, San Diego, CA

""A comprehensive look at the ‘multifamily industry’ and a valuable read for novices and seasoned professionals alike.""

-- David L. Legow, Managing Member, Legow Management Company, L.L.C."

About the Author
MIKE BEIRNE (Manalapan, NJ) is the Vice President of the National Apartment Association and Executive Vice President of a real estate management firm. He is a frequent speaker and writes for industry publications like Units Magazine.

Customer Reviews

Valuable and Informative Information
A concise, informative manual, for established professionals, as well as, interested rookies. Mr. Beirne is more than willing to share his knowledge and experience and we are the benefactors.

Packed with great ideas, this is a 'must' for would-be real estate investors.
Many real estate investment books would have you think all you need to do is purchase rental property to become rich - but in reality the property must be managed property to become a cash cow, and that's where The Property Management Tool Kit comes in. Chapters cover all kinds of issues, from making improvements which substantially increase property values to handling tenants, maintaining the property, and more. It's not all do-it-yourself, either: if your choice is to buy then hire a management team - The Property Management Tool Kit tells how, from what to look for to how to partner with vendors. Packed with great ideas, this is a 'must' for would-be real estate investors.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

A great thorough book about investing and managing rental properties.
I am a business consultant and am very impressed by the organization, subject matter, and easy read that The Property Management Tool Kit is. I recommend this book to anyone who is even thinking about investing in rental property. As I know from numerous clients, tax and business consulting, there is much more to owning and managing rental properties than anyone ever imaginied and this book covers many subjects that are necessary in making an informed decision.