The Landlord Course for Independent Landlords
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.
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.
Course Content
- Welcome and Introduction –> 2 lectures • 26min.
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements –> 1 lecture • 34min.
- Listing and Advertising Your Rental Property –> 1 lecture • 40min.
- Tenant Screening –> 1 lecture • 34min.
- Lease Agreements –> 1 lecture • 26min.
- Rent Collection –> 1 lecture • 35min.
- Financial Management and Property Accounting –> 1 lecture • 26min.
- Property Maintenance and Repairs –> 1 lecture • 23min.
- Tenant Relations and Communication –> 1 lecture • 35min.
- Advanced Topics –> 1 lecture • 15min.
Requirements
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 operations
- Master time-saving techniques while leveraging technology to simplify processes
- Dive into crucial legal tips to safeguard your property and avoid costly mistakes
- Maximize Profitability: Discover how to maintain financial stability in your rental portfolio
- Benefit from the insights of experienced landlords, giving you guidance for success
Who 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.