Property Managment for Beginners

[Antony Munoz]

Hello, my name is Antony Munoz, from Portland Oregon and I am new to REI. I am currently reading Brandon and Heather Turner's book, Managing Rental Properties. I am trying to learn as much as I can and was wondering, what are some of the most common mistakes new landlords make? I appreciate any and all responses!

[Nathan Gesner]

Tenant screening is the single most important factor. You have to learn what a good tenant looks like and then figure out how to screen for them. You can get the basic idea from a book, but it's really a skill developed with experience.