My review of a free landlords ebook
Yesterday afternoon I spotted a Tweet recommending a free landlords ebook. There are quite a few around but this is the first I’ve decided to review independently.
Having been a landlord since 1989 I didn’t expect to learn much when I downloaded it but I did so to see if it would be a useful tool to pass on to newbies. When people find out I’ve been in the business for so long I do tend to get a barrage of questions and find myself offering free consultancy all the time. Sometimes I get a bit fed up of saying the same things over and over but I’m always flattered when people ask for my opinion.
I been looking for a concise and easy to read reference manual which covers all the basics for some time to pass onto newbies and small landlords. I even started writing my own ebook for landlords but just haven’t got around to finishing it yet.
As the ebook was written by a Letting Agent I was very pleasantly surprised to see that it wasn’t just a thinly disguised advert. Once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. It took me less than an hour to read and I found myself nodding in agreement as I plodded my way through all 50 of the key points they made about property lettings and entering the business of being a landlord.
As I was so impressed with it myself I decided to Tweet the link. The feedback I got from other Twitter users was very positive too.
My Tweet simply said ….
#FREE – I read a great little ebook this afternoon > bit.ly/kt4lt < Well worth a download for new #landlords. via @KnightPropertyM
— Mark Alexander (@iAmALandlord) January 4, 2012
— Mark Alexander (@iAmALandlord) January 4, 2012
Anyhow, if you want to get hold of a copy for yourself you can download it via this link.
Let me know what you think by adding your own review in the comments section below.
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10:30 AM, 10th January 2012, About 14 years ago
36 downloads to date. 🙂
11:39 PM, 11th January 2012, About 14 years ago
57 downloads of our ebook in 7 days, following this review. 🙂
5:41 PM, 13th January 2012, About 14 years ago
Up to 66 downloads now. Many thanks to those who have downloaded and taken the time to give us such positive feedback via Twitter and email.
9:21 AM, 15th January 2012, About 14 years ago
118 downloads since our 118 review!
5:05 PM, 16th January 2012, About 14 years ago
A very useful little guide to letting. Thanks
Member Since April 2014 - Comments: 163
7:31 PM, 16th January 2012, About 14 years ago
It is as you say Mark, a good reference manual which covers the basics (and a bit more) Even though I didn’t find anything I didn’t already know I consider it essential reading for all landlords.
5:13 AM, 17th January 2012, About 14 years ago
A great little book that as a newbie landlord I will use and refer to. Peter.
9:57 AM, 17th January 2012, About 14 years ago
Thanks for your comments. 148 downloads to date. 🙂
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10:30 AM, 17th January 2012, About 14 years ago
A solid book covering the basics and a bit more.
I tried to think of what was missing, and all I came up with was
1. In section 10, add “install a carbon monoxide alarm” in addition to the smoke alarms, and
2. in section 24, to extend the last sentence to be “Always ask for a guarantor for any tenants who are on Local Housing Allowance (LHA), or where the annual income is less than two and a half times the annual rent”
Comments: 37
10:34 AM, 17th January 2012, About 14 years ago
I specialise in leasehold management but I am dealing more and more with rental issues. This little book is a great quick reference point and essential reading for new landlords coming into the PRS, whether intentional or accidental.