New To Land Lording - Looking for Tips and Advice

[Juanito De Dios]

Hi everyone,

I reside in Kitsap county. I recently purchased a duplex about 5 minutes away from where I currently live.

My goal for the duplex is to furnish and rent to travel nurses/workers as it is very close to a large hospital that is expanding in the near future. Eventually I will invest in cash flowing properties out of state.

I'm looking for tips and advice on being a land lord such as maintenance, rent collection, taxes/accounting, legal, and things you wish you would/wouldn't have done starting out. This is a very broad topic. I understand there is a lot of material and resources out there to read. Assume I haven't hah! Any advice would help.

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Juanito De Dios:

It's a lot to cover. For now, I recommend you purchase "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO. It will help you read the law, gives practical advice on how to manage, and provides some sample forms. They also have a great website that is regularly updated.

I'm hoping to publish a book this summer that will provide nearly 100 forms and lots of practical advice for DIY investors. Keep an eye out for it!