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Brandon Shaw
  • Portsmouth, VA
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New Investor Starting Checklist

Brandon Shaw
  • Portsmouth, VA
Posted

I'm looking into buying my first property but before I do I want to make sure I have all the information to be successful.  Below is my checklist of everything I can think of to take into consideration but any recommendations are welcome.

New Investor Starting Checklist:

1.   Lease Agreement

2.   Local Tenant/Landlord laws

3.   Tax rules/CPA

4.   Filing system for keeping track of expenses and profits

5.   Real Estate Agent

6.   Repairmen

7.   City Property Tax

8.   Insurance Quotes

9.   Banks

10. Tenant Background Check

11. Tenant Payment Method

12. Inspector

13. Set up new email

14. Utilities

15. Advertising

16. Rent Rates

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