Who Should Read This Book? Investors, real estate agents, prospective property owners, and even current property managers will benefit from relearning and developing new skills and methods of managing properties. They will also get to see real estate from the investor's point of view. Owning and renting real property is a time-tested method for building great wealth. This book will help you understand how to manage your rental properties or manage the property manager you hire to manage your investments. Table of Contents Preface3 Acknowledgements4 Introduction1 Part I- What Is Your Goal?3 Chapter 1: Two Kinds of Investments.4 Chapter 2: Who are You, Investor or Landlord?8 Chapter 3: Your Personality Style12 Part II- 10 Steps to Success17 Chapter 4: Manage Your Tenants Expectations18 Chapter 5: Move-In Ready23 Chapter 6: How Much to Charge26 Chapter 7: Picking Tenants29 Chapter 8: Showing Your Property36 Chapter 9: When and Why of Price Reductions39 Chapter 10: Screen Applicants41 Chapter 11: Discount Rents47 Chapter 12: Service and Maintenance52 Chapter 13: Move-Out Day57 Summary of Part II- Your Success System60 Part III- Capitalizing on Your Investment61 Chapter 14: Insure Your Business62 Chapter 15: Who Should Pay for Services?67 Chapter 16: Professional Management71 Summary of Part III- Financial Education76 Conclusion: Spend Your Money and Time Wisely77 Resource Directory78