The Accidental Landlord

by Danielle Babb

Book Overview

Don't feel like selling your house for less than you paid for it? Need to move but can't because you're unable to find a buyer for your home? Join one of the fastest-growing groups this side of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592578071
• ISBN13: 9781592578078
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Information and Tools for New and Existing Landlords

This is a great book if you are stuck in that unfortunate position of needing to leave and rent out your own house like I was. I found this to be an excellent source of information providing different perspectives on how to rent out a property depending on your individual situation. She points out some of the normal pitfalls people run into and how to avoid them as well as whether or not becoming a landlord is for you. Danielle does a great job of not only providing usable information but she also includes credible online sites and tools relevant to the needs of a landlord. With all the random information available out there it was extremely helpful to not only get the facts but also the tools to be successful. With the information Danielle provides in this book I was able successfully market my property, screen potential tenants (extremely important!!) and provide binding lease agreement to my tenant. I am now a successful landlord and I would highly recommend this book!

A "must have" for all landlords...new or experienced!

Kudos to Danielle Babb for thoroughly and competently addressing an issue that is much more difficult than what it appears on the surface - landlording. When I first became a landlord I thought "this is going to be easy"...think again! Had I actually had this landlording bible before I jumped into the deep end, I would have saved myself plenty of heartache (and money) by avoiding the many mistakes I made early on. There are some things in life that some of us just have to learn the hard way...how to be a successful and competent landlord does not have to be one! My advice to anyone looking to rent/lease their home (primary, vacation, investment) would be to read this book thoroughly first. Then, as you actually start the process of renting out the property, read it again! Then, keep it on your desk (or bookshelf - anywhere within reach) as a reference for any and all things that "pop up"..and believe me, things will pop up when you least expect it. From preparing your property to rent to screening potential tenants to how to get rid of the tenants that burn you, Dr. Babb walks you through pretty much every possible scenario and every feasible step that you will go through as a landlord, whether this is your first rental property or your 50th. In short...buy the book. If you don't, you are only doing yourself, your family, your property, your bank account, and your future tenants a disservice! -Michael

There is no accident when it comes to creating wealth....

This book is an excellent first step in creating wealth as a result of not so favorable circumstances in the mortgage markets today. As relocations and moves occur through no fault of your own, this book provides an easy to understand framework of what needs to happen in order to become a successful landlord, whether intentionally or as the title indicates, by accident. It is clear that the author speaks from a position of authority and experience. Admittedly, this last move, I became an Accidental Landlord and personally followed much of the advice in the book as it applied to my personal circumstances. It is a great read!

John Nuzzolese, President of The Landlord Protection Agency

Have you ever heard of anyone becoming a landlord by "accident"? The Accidental Landlord is an excellent guide on how to make managing a rental property as easy as possible, whether you are an "accidental landlord" or an experienced real estate professional. In it, Danielle Babb presents to you in simple terms some of the finest proven techniques and forms used by professional landlords across the United States and Canada. In addition, The Accidental Landlord is full of time saving and money making ideas. The book is loaded with many FREE "Essential Landlord Forms" from The Landlord Protection Agency. She also provides you with helpful internet sources to make your experience as a landlord easy and even fun. I am honored to have The Landlord Protection Agency featured in Danielle Babb's latest book.