Download or read book The Accidental Landlord written by Danielle Babb Ph.D., MBA and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don’t sell for less! The fastest-growing opportunity this side of the real estate bubble. For everyone who needs to move but doesn’t want to sell their house for less than they paid, this book outlines a profitable new option that many desperate sellers fail to consider: rent it and become a landlord, at least until a market re-boom. This book alleviates every fear, and outlines every step of the way to a real estate success. Includes: • Rental agreements • Preparing the rental property • Assessing personal responsibilities • Working with a management company or by one’s self • Evaluating potential renters • Collecting rent • Insurance coverage, and more