New land lording questions

[Joel Carmona]

I have a quick question ... I'm a first time landlord who is getting ready to rent out my first property . 
I am having trouble trusting documents found online for rental agreements .. tenant applications ..tenant landlord notices .. etc 

anybody have a reputable source that I can utilize and be protected ? 

[Ned Carey]

@Joel Carmona I like NOLO Press they have very good books on law tenant landlord issues and for entities like LLCs. Reading about the law is a big help. It is your obligation to know the law if you are in business.

Obviously a lawyer is a good resource. If you don't have the money for a lawyer, you might reasonably ask do you have enough cash reserves to be in the business. That may sound harsh but it is a reality.

Next search state or county laws. Just google you state and county for landlord tenant laws. 

Even if you use a lawyer a basic knowledge will help you work better with your attorney and probably save some money.  Good Luck.