A.1 - An introduction to landlord success

Back to: Landlord Success: Proven Strategies & Practical Advice for Stress – Free Property Management

This course is presented by Glen Godlonton and Andrew Jones, professional realtors and experienced landlords in Calgary, Alberta.

Disclaimer: Although the information presented in this course may be applicable in other regions, it is up to you to verify the laws and rules in your area. Information presented in this course is presented with content specific to landlords in the Alberta, Canada area, in particular in the City of Calgary.

Glen Godlonton has more than 25 years experience as a landlord in the Calgary area and his mission was to create a retirement investment strategy. As you can imagine, over the years, he has experienced many ups and downs as a landlord (mostly UP's!) and he is here to share his knowledge with you to help you become a stress-free landlord by showing you the information he's learned over the years and help you shortcut your path to success.

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Landlord Success: Proven Strategies & Practical Advice for Stress Free Property Management

Andrew Jones is an experienced real estate agent who....

Glen Godlonton Hosts a podcast for Real Estate Buyers. Glens experience in the real estate market led him to discover the untapped potential of appreciation of property in the Calgary market. In this course and on his podcast, he shares knowledge from his expansive career in real estate to help you understand the path to investing in properties that can be vehicles for a profitable future.

Introduction
- A.1 – An introduction to landlord success
- A.2 – Why be a landlord?
Building Types
- B.1 – 5 Kinds of Buildings to Seek
Secondary Suites
- C.1 – Zoning
- C.2 – Legality
- C.3 – Fire Safety
Purchasing Properties
- D.1 – Purchasing Properties for Rental income
Tenants
- E.1 – Ideal Tenant Profile
- E.2 – Advertising
- E.3 – Pre-Screening Process
- E.4 – Showing the Property
- E.5 – Qualifying Tenants
- E.6 – Close and Sign the Deal
Leases
- F.1 – Leases
Move In Day
- G.1 – Walkthrough
- G.2 – Reviewing the Rules
- G.3 – Handing over the Keys
Property Care – Owners
- H.1 – Plumbing
- H.2 – Appliances
- H.3 – Electrical
- H.4 – Fire Place
- H.5 – Smoke & CO2 Alarms
- H.6 – Fire Extinguishers & Windows
- H.7 – Door Locks & Keys
Property Care – Tenants
- I.1 – Tools and responsibilities
Daily Operations
- J.1 – Do’s & Don’ts
- J.2 – Inspections
- J.3 – $$ Increases
- J.4 – Neighbours
- J.5 – Lease Renewals
- J.6 – 90 Day Rent Increase Notice
Landlord’s Paperwork
- K.1 – Filing System
- K.2 – Accounting Practices
Financial Responsibilities
- L.1 – Collecting $$ Rent
- L.2 – Bill Payments
- L.3 – Utilities
- L.4 – Condo Fees
- L.5 – Security Deposit
Domestic Violence
- M.1 – How domestic violence affects the lease
- M.2 – Domestic Violence Legislation
Bad Tenants
- N.1 – How long does it take?
- N.2 – Eviction Scenarios
- N.3 – Breaking the Lease
- N.4 – Notice Periods
Property Management Services
- O.1 – Fees for Service
- O.2 – Scope of Responsibility
Move Out
- P.1 – 45 Days
- P.2 – Cleaning List
- P.3 – Damage Deposit
Resources for Landlords
- Q.1 – RTA
- Q.2 – RTDS
- Q.3 – CRRA
- Q.4 – Bailiffs
- Q.5 – CTI
- Q.6 – Miscellaneous Resources
Summary
- R.1 – Is it worth it?