Two of Australia's biggest names in property, Geoff Doidge of the Reno Kings and Rachel Barnes of propertywomen.com have teamed up to bring investors the ultimate guide to maximising the potential returns on their investment property. The property market is booming and more investors than ever are using property to build wealth. But there is more to property investing than just purchasing the right property. Whether you've got a property manager or are a DIY landlord, this is the essential guide for all Australian and New Zealand investors to ensure they're effectively managing their investment and getting the maximum cashflow. Covering everything from finding tenants, setting the rent and securing a bond, to maintaining the property, Managing Your Investment Property covers all of the essential information to get the most out of your investment.

Table of Contents

Foreword. About the authors. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part I: Preparing for property ownership. 1 Before you buy. 2 Being a DIY landlord. 3 Getting the property manager sorted. 4 Setting yourself up for settlement. 5 Preparing the property. 6 Attracting and screening the best tenants. 7 Tenancy agreements. 8 Tax topics. 9 Ensuring you're insured. 10 Condition reports. Part II: Step-by-step management. 11 Advertising your rental. 12 Vetting your applicants. 13 Bonds. 14 Moving in and moving out. 15 Dealing with rent. 16 Maintaining rental records. 17 Managing evictions. Part III: Getting the most out of your property investment. 18 Retaining great tenants and property managers. 19 Making the most of your investment property. 20 Revaluing, refi nancing and returning to the market. 21 Final words. Glossary. Appendix A: Helpful links. Appendix B: Sample property manager interview questions. Appendix C: Sample checklist for preparing the property by area. Appendix D: Generic tenancy application form. Appendix E: Sample property condition report. Appendix F: Sample pet owner agreement. Appendix G: Tenancy starter checklist. Appendix H: Sample tenant feedback sheet. Appendix I: Sample letter for increasing the rent. Appendix J: Sample recordkeeping spreadsheet. Appendix K: Sample property manager statement. Index.