{"id":880,"date":"2012-09-13T08:42:56","date_gmt":"2012-09-13T12:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=880"},"modified":"2012-09-13T08:42:56","modified_gmt":"2012-09-13T12:42:56","slug":"homeseller-turned-landlord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/13\/homeseller-turned-landlord\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeseller turned landlord"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dan Krell, Realtor\u00ae
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\n\u00a9 2012<\/h3>\n

Reluctant home sellers turn to renting their homes.<\/h1>\n

\"home<\/a>Handing over the keys of your most expensive investment to another person is not how you think you would have moved on with your life.\u00a0 But, because the housing market threw a wrench in many peoples\u2019 plans, many home owners who could not sell their homes decided to rent it instead.\u00a0 Unfortunately, some didn\u2019t know what to expect from their tenants, while others didn\u2019t realize that they had obligations as a landlord.\u00a0 And as you might imagine some rental arrangements did not turn out so well.<\/h2>\n

Although the home owner turned landlord may feel kinship to the hard core real estate investor, there are some differences.\u00a0 Unlike the genuine real estate investor, most people are not accustomed to leaving their home in another\u2019s care (often the person is a total stranger).\u00a0 Another difference is that the home owner may decide to rent their home to ride out the housing market, while the hard core investor has made a commitment to the real estate investment as a vehicle for accumulating wealth; many investors will hold property for many years looking forward to the future payoff of appreciation when the property is sold.<\/h3>\n

Of course there is a commonality too; the desire for positive cash flow.\u00a0 The positive cash flow is the perpetual incoming of cash so the mortgages and other real estate related expenses (such as property taxes, HOA\/condo dues, maintenance, insurance, etc.) can be paid. Although a positive cash flow is a good thing, some are content just to break even and have no net proceeds from the rental.\u00a0 Expenses can add up quickly and turn the rental into a negative cash flow situation (when the rent does not cover all the home expenses); which can became the source of serious financial issues.<\/p>\n

\"home<\/a>So, you decided to rent your home (or maybe you were talked into it) so you could move on with your life, what now?\u00a0 Finding tenants and maintaining the property can be an issue for the novice and experienced alike.\u00a0 Although seasoned real estate investors have systems in place for various aspects of their business (from finding tenants to collecting rent); you might consider hiring a licensed professional to manage your rental property.\u00a0 For a fee, professional property managers take care of your rental property: which can include finding tenants, collect rents, and maintain the property.<\/p>\n

And since rental agreements can be rather legally complex, consulting with an attorney prior to entering into the agreement would be prudent; as well as consulting with an attorney when issues arise between you and your tenant.<\/p>\n

Consider getting additional information about rental properties before embarking on your new journey.\u00a0 \u00a0Some municipalities and local governments offer resources to inform you of your obligations and provide additional resources.\u00a0 For example, the local government of Montgomery County MD offers resources for landlords and tenants.\u00a0 Besides the \u201cCommission on Landlord \u2013 Tenant Affairs,\u201d which hears landlord \u2013 tenant disputes; other resources are available including a description of \u201cordinary wear and tear,\u201d and links to the District Court of Maryland listing actions a landlord can take against a tenant (and vise verse).<\/p>\n

What seems to be a comprehensive guide is the \u201cLandlord \u2013 Tenant Handbook,\u201d which is offered as a manual to renting for both the landlord and tenant.\u00a0 The handbook describes: the obligations of the landlord and tenant; property licensing requirements; rental application and lease; security deposits; property maintenance; complaints; terminating the lease; and \u201csurvival tips.\u201d The handbook and other landlord \u2013 tenant resources can be found at montgomerycountymd.gov\/dhca (click the \u201cLandlord & Tenant\u201d link).<\/p>\n

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Dan Krell, Realtor\u00ae DanKrell.com \u00a9 2012 Reluctant home sellers turn to renting their homes. Handing over the keys of your most expensive investment to another person is not how you think you would have moved on with your life.\u00a0 But, because the housing market threw a wrench in many peoples\u2019 plans, many home owners who … <\/p>\n

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