Amateur Landlord
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Amateur Landlord, from most recent to least.
The Essential Guide to Being an Amateur Landlord in DC
Lark Turner | May 19th 2025
Our guide for amateur landlords who don't really know what they're doing.... read»
How to Rent Out That Spare Bedroom
Leigh Ann Renzulli | July 30th 2012
Renting out an extra bedroom can be a smart financial decision. However, there’s more to the process than just putting an ad on Craigslist, and ... read»
Amateur Landlord: Dealing With Bad Tenants
Bryce Baschuk | April 23rd 2012
UrbanTurf has received a few questions recently about how to deal with tenants gone bad, so we decided to re-publish an article from our Amateur Landl... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: How Do You Legally Rent Out a Second Bedroom?
UrbanTurf Staff | October 4th 2011
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader interested in renting out the second bedroom of his home inquires to see if he needs a license ... read»
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Amateur Landlord: Getting Up to Code
Bryce Baschuk | October 6th 2010
With DC’s rental market being red hot, converting a condo or part of a residence into an apartment can bring in some good extra income these day... read»
Amateur Landlord: The Benefits and Costs of a Property Management Company
Bryce Baschuk | September 22nd 2010
A property management company can take a lot of the hassle out of renting out an apartment. In this week’s Amateur Landlord, we looked into what... read»
The Accidental Amateur Landlord
Bryce Baschuk | September 14th 2010
When Shelly Parker bought a townhouse in DC over a decade ago, she did not envision that the home purchase would indirectly mark the beginning of her ... read»
Amateur Landlord: The Way to Handle Tenant Repairs
Bryce Baschuk | September 2nd 2010
In Amateur Landlord, UrbanTurf looks at the issues and processes associated with renting out a condo, house, or portion of one's home. Today, we exami... read»
Amateur Landlord: Picking the Right Tenant
Bryce Baschuk | August 19th 2010
In Amateur Landlord, UrbanTurf looks at the issues and processes associated with renting out a condo, house, or portion of one's home. Today, we exami... read»
Amateur Landlord: The Pitfalls to Avoid
Bryce Baschuk | August 12th 2010
In a new series this week called Amateur Landlord, UrbanTurf will look at the issues and processes associated with renting out a condo, house, or port... read»
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