How to become a landlord is something may should have researched. Pride and thinking you know how to do something potentially complex is a dangerous thing.It may not be intelligence that separates some new from someone successful but most likely it is experience.

Most Commonly People Start Like This.

You own a home and are moving. Since you have equity and a little cash you choose to lease your home and have someone else make the payments for you.

This is a great option if your rental income will be 10% over your mortgage payment.This will most likely prevent the home rental from negatively affecting your credit. You will need to advise your home owners insurance of your plans or what you have already done, the former is likely required. Keep in mind renting the home may make it harder to re-finance later unless it’s status changes back to your primary residence. Often it will affect the interest rate you are offered, various fees and the amount of equity the bank will want to see in the home.

Sometimes Investors Buy a Home to Lease.

This can be done successfully but it will be much more difficult in a seller’s market without a substantial cash output. Banks want to see equity, and want to justify charging you more interest. A certain amount of research and professional guidance is a great way to start. There is a lot to learn and the cheapest way to learn is through being willing to listen and be open to new information. Markets for rentals are quite varied and in some short-term rental markets large corporations have decided the money is in management not ownership.

Research Should Include

HOA restrictions should be obtained from the HOA and in writing.Do not put in an offer before reading the restrictions just because someone tells you.Also review any leasing restrictions that may be from the county or city. Trust me they are there and some are rather stringent. Finally, you should consider using us as your property management team The percentage charged to manage properties is so low it is just a no-brainer. Some very wealthy people have us manage their properties for good reasons. Contact us today for assistance and some advice on how to become a landlord.