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newlandlord

Post subject: My first rental

Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:11 am

Joined: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:56 pm
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My husband and I just closed on our first rental. He is painting and replacing the carpet so we can find a renter. It should be ready to rent by Christmas. We have never been landlords before and are nervous about finding a good tenant who will pay the rent and not damage the house. I guess I need to find somewhere to buy credit reports. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thank you so much!

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Bill Gray

Post subject: Re: My first rental

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:09 pm

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Joined: Sun Nov 22, 2009 2:43 pm
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The fact that you are nervous is a good thing. I know you feel a sense of urgency to find a tenant. But I encourage you to take some time and educate yourself about the in's and out's of the business of being a landlord, before you rent to someone. There are lots of great information on the Internet, but be careful and verify anything you read with other sources. My blog has some articles that will help you get started.

When you are ready to purchase a credit report let me know and I will email you some good sources. Thanks for the note and good luck!

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FlaLandlord

Post subject: Re: My first rental

Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:41 am

Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:25 am
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Location: Jacksonville, FL

Here are a number of articles which should be helpful:

Advertising --Internet Advertising Sites:
http://www.flalandlord.com/landlordingrealestate/37-advertising/83-internetadvertisingsites

How to write an effective ad
http://www.flalandlord.com/landlordingrealestate/37-advertising/66-how-to-write-an-effective-classified-ad

Tips for Photographing your rental
http://www.flalandlord.com/landlordingrealestate/37-advertising/65-top10tipsforphotographingyourproperty

Sample Telephone Script (how, why and what to say when potential applicants call:
http://www.flalandlord.com/landlordingrealestate/38-tenantselection/114-sampletelephonescript

How to Review a Rental Application
http://www.flalandlord.com/landlordingrealestate/38-tenantselection/121-howtoreviewrentalapplication

What to Look for on the Application and in the Interview:
http://www.flalandlord.com/landlordingrealestate/38-tenantselection/74-thebigfour

These should guide you nicely. There's more at our website, feel free to look around.

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Paul Howard, President
Florida Landlord Network
www.Flalandlord.Com

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