Congratulations! You’ve just joined the exclusive club of people who get excited about boiler servicing certificates and know the difference between fair wear and “creative interior design choices.” Here’s your crash course in landlord survival.
Screen Tenants Like You’re Casting a Movie
Not everyone makes a good tenant. Check references, employment history, and trust your gut. That charming person who wants to pay six months upfront in cash? Red flag is bigger than a football stadium! Leave the decisions to a letting agent who knows all about these things. For Letting Agents Bridgwater, visit www.sykesmoore.co.uk/lettings/letting-agent/
Become Best Friends with Your Toolbox
Learn basic DIY skills or prepare to hemorrhage money on call-out charges. YouTube University offers excellent courses in “How to Fix Things Without Crying” and “Emergency Plumbing for Beginners.”
Document Everything
Take photos of your property like you’re creating a forensic evidence file. That tiny scuff mark might become a “massive wall damage” claim later. Paranoid? Perhaps. Prepared? Absolutely!
Build Your Dream Team
Cultivate relationships with reliable electricians, plumbers, and handypeople. These magical beings will become more valuable than gold when your tenant calls about mysterious water dripping at midnight.
Budget for the Unexpected
Murphy’s Law loves rental properties. The boiler will break during the coldest week, and the roof will leak during the wettest month. Keep an emergency fund that’s bigger than your optimism.
Stay Professional, Stay Sane
Remember: you’re running a business, not adopting extended family members!
