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Jobs/Vacancies › HR Intern / Fleet Officer At Danish Refugee by propertycheck(op): 5:00pm On Aug 15, 2017

LIAISON / PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER at Bradfield Consulting

TAX MANAGER at Opone Johnson and Co

HR Intern at Total Health Trust

Warehouse/Fleet Officer at Danish Refugee

IT Asset Management Associate at Jumia

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Jobs/Vacancies › Sales Executive At Maersk Line / Teller At Standard Chartered by propertycheck(op): 5:02pm On Aug 14, 2017

Sales Executive at Maersk Line
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Teller at Standard Chartered
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Jobs/Vacancies › Finance Assistant At Qatar Airways by propertycheck(op): 9:05am On Aug 11, 2017

Finance Assistant at Qatar Airways
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Packaging Sourcing Specialist at Mondelēz International
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Resident Construction Engineer (M/F) at Louis Berger
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Jobs/Vacancies › Customer Care And Marketing At Telnet by propertycheck(op): 4:46pm On Aug 08, 2017

Customer Care at Telnet

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Jobs/Vacancies › Logistics And Admin Officer / Client Service Executive At Danish N Sab Miller by propertycheck(op): 3:48pm On Aug 07, 2017

Jobs/Vacancies › BRAND EXECUTIVE At Lead Way Pensure / Sales Rep South East At Syngenta Etc by propertycheck(op): 10:02am On Aug 04, 2017

Jobs/Vacancies › Accountant And HR Assistant At Coffey / Huawei by propertycheck(op): 11:28am On Aug 03, 2017

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Jobs/Vacancies › Online Marketers & Front Desk Officer At Smartlink And Donboscong by propertycheck(op): 11:37am On Aug 02, 2017

Jobs/Vacancies › Project Development Officer And Resource Management Officer At UN by propertycheck(op): 7:08pm On Aug 01, 2017

Safeguarding Advisor at Girl Effect
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Project Development Officer at United Nation
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Resource Management Officer at United Nation
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Good Luck!!!

Jobs/Vacancies › Customer Care Associate & Quality Assurance At Bridge International by propertycheck(op): 7:36am On Aug 01, 2017

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Jobs/Vacancies › Social Media Specialist And Internship by propertycheck(op): 11:16am On Jul 31, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
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STOREKEEPERS
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INTERNSHIP NOTIFICATION AT NHL AND ITS MEMBER CLUBS
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RAPID ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE OFFICER AT IOM
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PROGRAM MANAGER EMERGENCY RESPONSE & RECOVERY AT CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
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Jobs/Vacancies › Outbound Call Center, Social Media & Customer Care At Delivery Nerd And Phillips by propertycheck(op): 1:36pm On Jul 29, 2017

Outbound Call Center at Phillips Outsourcing – Lagos
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Customer Care Representative at Delivery Nerd – Lagos
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Dispatchers at Delivery Nerd – Lagos
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Social Media Executive at Delivery Nerd – Lagos
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Jobs/Vacancies › Customer Care And Sales Executive At Phillips And Microsoft by propertycheck(op): 7:24am On Jul 28, 2017

Customer Service at Phillips Outsourcing
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Service Executives at Phillips Outsourcing – Lagos
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SL Reports Assistant at Phillips Outsourcing – Lagos
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FX Trader at BitPesa Lagos
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Security Supervisor at IPI POWERTECH NIGERIA
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RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE at AT DXL GROUP
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Enterprise Channel Manager at Microsoft
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GOOD LUCK!!!

Jobs/Vacancies › Arik Air & Oracle Recruiting Customer/crm And Sales Executive by propertycheck(op): 6:49pm On Jul 27, 2017

Customer Loyalty & CRM at Arik Air
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Engineered System Sales Executive at Oracle
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E-COMMERCE MANAGER at Arik Air
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Control & Instrumentation Engineer at Schlumberger
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Jobs/Vacancies › Fan Milk & SAB Miller Recruiting For Admin Assistant And Sales Rep by propertycheck(op): 7:44am On Jul 26, 2017

Jobs/Vacancies › Support And Graphic Designer Needed by propertycheck(op): 9:25am On Jul 25, 2017*

Exams Officer (Lagos & Port-Harcourt) at British Council
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Officer, Procurement Support at MTN
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Graphics Designer at The Place
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Management Consultant at The Place
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Security Officer at Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel
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Jobs/Vacancies › Call Centre And Customer Service Job by propertycheck(op): 8:18am On Jul 24, 2017

Brand Activation Executive at Integrated Marketing Communications
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Outbound Call Center at Phillips Outsourcing
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Freelance Business English Trainer at Learnlight
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Service Executive at Phillips Outsourcing
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Customer Service at Phillips Outsourcing
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Good luck

Jobs/Vacancies › Renaissance And Source One Recruiting by propertycheck(op): 3:50pm On Jul 21, 2017

Sales Executives – EBC at Lagos Renaissance
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Assistant Manager (Sales) at Source One LLC
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Sales Managers at Source One LLC Lagos
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Jobs/Vacancies › BBC Recruiting For Accountants & KPMG by propertycheck(op): 12:35pm On Jul 20, 2017

Food Technologist – Savoury (73603) at Givaudan

Archivist at KPMG – Job description

Accountant at BBC, Lagos Nigeria

Technical Officer, Temporary Hire at FHI 360

Social Media Specialist at Buffer Media Limited

Visit https://joblagos.com to apply!!!

Jobs/Vacancies › Wakanow & Dangote Recruiting by propertycheck(op): 8:09am On Jul 19, 2017

Admissions Representative / US based University / Telemarketing / Phone Sales / Career Counseling
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Lead Front End Developer at Wakanow
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General Managers at Sweetkiwi, Lagos Nigeria
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Rigger at Dangote Industries Limited
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Asset & Configuration Management Specialist at Dangote
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Good luck!!!

Jobs/Vacancies › Lagos Business School And Management Sciences For Health RECRUITING by propertycheck(op): 9:07pm On Jul 18, 2017

Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2017

External Job AnnouncementInternship Lagos, Nigeria July 18, 2017 View more

Safety Officer (National Staff Only) at Danish Refugee

External Job AnnouncementFull Time Maiduguri, Nigeria July 18, 2017 View more

Clinical Consultant, Kwara Management Sciences for Health

External Job AnnouncementFull Time Kwara, Nigeria July 18, 2017 View more

Community Care Intern, Sokoto State

External Job AnnouncementInternship Nigeria, Sokoto July 18, 2017 View more

Operations Manager, Business Development at Lagos

External Job AnnouncementFull Time Lagos, Nigeria July 18, 2017

Visit https://joblagos.com/ to APPLY

Jobs/Vacancies › Service Executives At Phillips Outsourcing And More by propertycheck(op): 10:22am On Jul 17, 2017

SERVICE EXECUTIVES AT PHILLIPS OUTSOURCING
Service Executives – Phillips Outsourcing – Lagos

Description
LOCATION: Lagos & Abuja DEPARTMENT: Consumer Marketing & SalesEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: First Degree in Any FieldMINIMUM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years in relevant (sales) job
https://joblagos.com/jobs/service-executives-phillips-outsourcing/

ENGLISH INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR (DEOKPYEONG FC)
Coupang is one of the largest and fastest growing e-commerce platforms on the planet.
https://joblagos.com/jobs/english-interpreter-translator-deokpyeong-fc/

SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS SECTOR MANAGER
SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE – Job description

SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS SECTOR MANAGER
At CARE, we seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live with dignity and security.
https://joblagos.com/jobs/sexual-reproductive-health-rights-sector-manager/

GENDER AND PROTECTION ADVISER AT CARE
GENDER AND PROTECTION ADVISER – Job description
At CARE, we seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live with dignity and security.
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Properties › Property For Sale - Sell And Buy Property Online Free In Nigeria by propertycheck(op): 9:30am On Jun 16, 2017*

"I want to Sell my Property urgently online but I cannot find the best place to sell my properties".

This is what we usually get from customers who really want to sell their properties fast. People post land for sale, house for sale, home for sale, property for sale on any site they see just because they want to sell fast and get their money quickly.

We will always advise people to be aware of sites asking them to pay a fee before their properties can be listed on their sites. Some will ask you to pay to be listed on featured list. The only site that will not ask you to pay anything, yet allows you to post an unlimited number of properties for FREE and for a lifetime is https://propertycheck.ng. It is the Nigeria's number 1 Real Estate and Property Rental Portal.

It is high time you started selling your properties fast without delay. Just upload, give details of your property, contact details and you are up immediately. They will not hide your contact details like phone number and email from customers.

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Properties › Property – How To Sell My Property Without A Realtor by propertycheck(op): 1:17pm On Jun 13, 2017

Property – How to Sell My Property Without a Realtor

Owning a home is one of the biggest investments most people ever make. When it’s time to sell your property, the standard practice is to find a real estate agent.

After the sale, your agent and the buyer’s agent will share about 7% of the sale price as their commission, which amounts to a hefty portion of your equity being lost to the real estate agents.

After buying and selling multiple properties, I eventually realized that I was paying the real estate agents too much money for something I could handle myself. I discovered how to sell a property while retaining significantly more equity than if I had hired an agent.

What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?
A real estate agent essentially does four things for his or her commission:

Lists your house with the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) For FREE like https://propertycheck.ng.
Markets your house through fliers, advertisements, and a website.
Facilitates showings of your house and possibly hosts open house events.
Acts as an intermediary when entering negotiations and accompanies you to the closing.
After working with Realtors on several occasions, I decided to try selling a home on my own. Here are the steps to follow if you decide to forego using a real estate agent to sell your home:

How to Be Your Own Real Estate Agent Selling Your Home
1. Price Your Home to Sell
Before you list the property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or anywhere else, make sure you’ve priced the home competitively. Use the Internet to get an idea of selling prices for comparable homes in your neighbourhood, and then price your house accordingly.

It’s easy to get hung up on this step and, especially if you’ve lived in your home for some time, you may feel compelled to overprice the home. Don’t fall into that trap. Remember, the goal of this process is to sell your home, so make sure the asking price is realistic.

2. Obtain a Flat Fee Listing on the MLS
The MLS is the most comprehensive list of real estate for sale available to Realtors, and in some areas, prospective buyers can also search for homes using the MLS. There are services that allow you to list your property on the MLS for FREE, like [url]propertycheck.ng[/url].

3. Market Your Property
In addition to listing the home on the MLS, advertise by putting up “for sale” signs, creating brochures, putting ads on https://propertycheck.ng/login-or-register/, and building a website to market the property. Marketing your properties on this site is totally FREE!

4. Hold an Open House
You can also hold an open house to advertise the sale of your home. Advertise for the open house by posting signs in your neighborhood. Have some light refreshments available and set out brochures about the home that visitors can take with them as they leave.

5. Know Your Property’s Selling Points
When writing your ad copy for websites or brochures, make sure to include basic information about the house, including the price, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, lot size, location, and of course the specific details that make the house special to potential buyers.

Take a look at other listings on PropertyCheck.NG, Realtors’ websites and Yahoo! Real Estate to get a sense of what sort of details sellers and agents are including in their listings. You’ll quickly find out that features like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and oversized windows entice buyers. Determine what’s special about your home and highlight those features in your marketing efforts.

6. Prepare to Show Your House
You will have to prepare your house for showings and open house events. Deep-clean the house, including scrubbing the kitchen counters and the appliances, shampooing the carpets, cleaning the linoleum, and stashing your keepsakes in a closet (i.e. house spring cleaning tips and checklist). The final result should be a home that’s squeaky clean and stripped bare of most personal items.

7. Show Your House
You will have to place a key in a lockbox and answer calls from other agents or buyers. If you are at home during the day, you can show the house yourself. Otherwise, you will have to verify the identity of the agent before giving out your lock box combination.

Another option is to find an a la carte real estate agent who will perform this function for a fee without asking you for a commission on the sale price of the house. After an agent shows your house, be sure to call to follow up on the showing. Some agents will share the buyer’s feedback with the homeowner, if they feel it won’t compromise their clients’ confidentiality.

8. Perform Your Own Negotiations
Real estate negotiations take the form of a contract that is submitted to the seller. The seller can accept the offer, or revise the contract and submit it to the buyer. The process continues until both parties sign a contract.

In most states, there is a standard contract for real estate purchases. If you are not familiar with the contract, you should have it reviewed by an attorney. Or, you can find a real estate agent that will perform this function with you for a flat fee. Having gone through this process before, I was able to consult with family members who were real estate agents and attorneys, and then negotiate with the other party to sell my home.

Agents like to close deals quickly so they can get their commission, even if you don’t ultimately receive the price you want for your home. They may even inadvertently relay your negotiating position to the buyer. If you are a distressed seller, that is the last thing you would ever want an enthusiastic buyer to learn. Doing your own negotiating ensures that you do not give away important indications of your financial strengths and weaknesses.

9. Comply with All Laws in Your Area
It’s critical that you comply with the laws in your area related to selling homes. Some laws are universal and will apply to the sale of your home no matter where you live. The Fair Housing Act stipulates that sellers cannot discriminate against buyers for reasons including race, religion, and sex. Contracts and agreements found online can help get you started on the selling process, but remember, those forms aren’t specific to your unique situation. It’s best to have a real estate attorney review all documents and contracts related to the sale of your home.

Final Word
Selling a home is not for everyone. Many people will not have the time or the patience to deal with the process. And for some, if the listing price is low enough, the potential savings might not be worth the time and effort necessary to sell the house without a realtor. Whatever the case, if you are planning to list your home, at least consider the great savings you could enjoy by selling the house on your own. If you know just a little about real estate, and you can put forth the effort to do a good job, you can save a tremendous amount of money by selling your own property.

This Tips on how to be a good landlord will also help you, if you do not have a property of your own or are planning to acquire one soon.

Have you been through the process of selling your own home? What are your best tips for selling a home without an agent?

Nairaland General › What To Do If Your Landlord Gives You Notice by propertycheck(op): 10:51am On Jun 01, 2017

Getting Notice To Vacate Can Come As A Nasty Surprise For Tenants, But It Doesn’t Have To Be All Bad News.

Landlords can ask tenants to leave before a lease ends if conditions of the lease have been broken. Each state has different laws stipulating the rules around this, but it usually boils down to common sense.

If the rent is overdue, the property has been damaged or the property has been used for illegal purposes, the landlord is likely to have the law on their side.

Compensation
But if the landlord simply wants to sell the property, the tenant has the right to demand sufficient notice and can even ask for compensation.

Investment property advisors say landlords commonly sell properties so they can live in them or to ease financial pressure.

Who To Call
If the tenant is happy to move, the first point of call should be the leasing agent. Agents can help tenants find another property and keep them informed of new rentals coming on to their list. For easy access to vacant apartments on the go, if your agent is out of reach, quickly visit https://propertycheck.ng and get the various apartment with best deals.

Crossley says agents are particularly motivated to help good tenants.

“The agent may not want to lose that tenant to another real estate agency if they’re a good tenant,” he says.

Rights & Responsibilities
Before landlords issue notices to vacate or tenants dispute such notices, both parties need to consult their state or territory laws.

Emma Heuston, the principal lawyer at LegalVision, says each party has rights and responsibilities.

“The notice period will be dependent on the term of the lease and the reason for the termination and this does vary from state to state,” she says.

“The common thing with each state and territory residential tenancy act is there is a right to appeal to a tribunal specific to that state or territory.”

There is a fee and usually, the tribunal will encourage both parties to mediate beforehand to avoid a hearing.

Properties › Prospective Landlord – Tips For You by propertycheck(op): 4:59pm On May 31, 2017*

Investing In Rental Real Estate Looks Like A Great Idea On Paper. You Just Buy A Place In A Nice Area, Find Tenants And Let The Cash Roll In. However, There Are Some Matters You Have To Consider Before Buying A Property And Putting A “For Rent” Ad In The Newspaper. Here We Provide A Rundown Of The Pros And Cons Of Owning Rental Property And Give You A Few Tips On How To Turn A Profit As A Landlord.

Advantages of Rental Real Estate For Landlord

Many people who feel uncomfortable investing in financial instruments have no qualms about investing in real estate, as it is a tangible asset. This is a psychological distinction, as a bad stock and a bad rental property are equally capable of losing money, forcing you to sell for a loss. That said, here are the advantages that show up on paper:

Current Income – This refers to the rent money that is left over after the mortgage and related expenses have been paid. Current income is basically monthly cash that you did not have to work for – your property produces it for you.

Appreciation – This is the increase in value that properties generally experience as time passes. Appreciation is not guaranteed. However, if you own a property in a stable area (cities), the property will likely increase in value over the years. Even properties in sparsely-populated and less desirable areas may appreciate due to general inflation.

Leverage – Rental properties can be purchased with borrowed funds. This means that you can purchase a rental property by putting down only a percentage of the total value. Essentially, you can control the whole property and the equity it holds while only paying a fraction of its total cost. Also, the property you purchase secures the debt rather than your other assets. You may lose the rental property, but you shouldn’t lose your own home.

Tax Advantages – Your rental income may be tax-free if you do not receive net cash flow after expenses are deducted. This means that your mortgage is being paid down and you own more of the total value of the property (rather than just controlling it), but you do not pay taxes on the money that is doing this for you. In addition, you can also pull out tax-free money by refinancing your loan if the property appreciates and the interest rates have fallen. Lastly, you may be able to avoid paying taxes on the sale of a rental property if you sell it and reinvest the money in another property (called switching or tax-free exchange).

Disadvantages Of Rental Real Estate

Liability – What happens if a stair breaks under your tenant’s feet? With the increase in frivolous lawsuits and the impossible to quantify nature of “emotional distress,” liability can be a scary thing. Providing someone with shelter in return for money puts you and the tenant in a relationship where both parties bear responsibility. You have to be certain that the property you are renting out meets all government codes.

Unexpected Expenses – What do you do when you pull up the basement carpet and find a crack that opens onto the abyss? It is impossible to prepare for every expense related to owning rental property, so there are bound to be some unexpected ones. Boilers, plumbing and fixtures often need to be replaced and are not prohibitively expensive. However, faulty wiring, bad foundations and compromised roofing can be very expensive to repair. If you can’t pay for repairs, you’ll be left without a tenant and with the grim prospect of selling the property at a significant discount. Also, as building codes evolve over time, lead paint, asbestos, cedar roofing tiles and other materials that passed inspection in the past may be reevaluated to your disadvantage.

Bad Tenants – No one wants to have to use a collection agency to collect overdue rent. Unfortunately, almost every landlord has a story that involves police cars escorting his or her tenant out of the property – erasing all hopes of getting the five months’ worth of overdue rent. Bad tenants can also increase your unexpected expenses and even hit you with a lawsuit.

Vacancy – No money coming in means that you have to make payments out of your own pocket. If you have an emergency fund, you will be able to survive vacancies with little trouble. If you don’t have one, you may find yourself scrambling to pay the rent to the harshest landlord of all – the bank.

Tips:

Minimising the disadvantages of owning real estate is actually simple. Here are some guidelines that will help.

Keep Your Expectations Reasonable – Have the goal of positive cash flow, but don’t expect to be purchasing a new yacht at year’s end. If you keep your expectations in check, you won’t be tempted to jack up the rent and push out good tenants.

Find a Balance between Earnings and Effort – Are you “hands on” or should you work with a property management firm? Current income doesn’t seem so great if you are putting in another full-time shift working on your rental property. There are property management firms that will run your rental property for a percentage of the rental income, while some like https://propertycheck.ng/login-or-register/ will list your property for FREE without commission.

Know the Rules – Federal and state laws outline your responsibilities and liabilities, so you can’t claim ignorance when something happens. You will have to do some reading; nevertheless, it is better to spend 20 hours in the library than in the courtroom.

Have the Property Inspected – One of the best ways to avoid unexpected expenses is to have the property inspected by a professional before you buy it.

Make Sure Your Leases Are Legal – If you make a mistake on the lease, you will find it more difficult to litigate if a tenant violates the terms.

Call References and Run Credit Checks – Too many landlords rush to fill a vacancy rather than taking the time to make sure the prospective tenant is a better option than an empty property. If you have time, you may want to drive by a prospective tenant’s current living space – that is what your property will probably look like when that tenant lives there.

Join the Landlords’ Association in Your Area – Joining an association will provide you with a wealth of experience as well as sample leases, copies of laws and regulations, and lists of decent lawyers, contractors and inspectors. Some associations may even allow you to join before you buy a rental property.

Make Friends with a Lawyer, a Tax Professional and a Banker – If you find that you like owning rental properties, a network including these three professionals will be essential if you want to increase your holdings.

Make Sure You Have the Right Kind of Insurance – After learning the rules, you will need to buy insurance to cover your liability. You will need the help of an insurance professional to select the proper package for your type of rental property.

Create an Emergency Fund – This is essentially money earmarked for unexpected expenses that are not covered by insurance. There is no set amount for an emergency fund, but 20% of the value of the property is a good guideline. Nonetheless, anything is better than nothing. If you are getting current income from a property, you can pool that money into an emergency fund.

Properties › Are You Ready To Invest In Real Estate? Find Out... by propertycheck(op): 4:05pm On May 31, 2017*

You’ve heard a lot of stories how many people were able to make good money by getting into real estate investing, and the thought of building long-term wealth intrigues you. But the question is, how do you start? First, you need to determine if investing is a good fit for you. Answer these four questions to find out!

HAVE YOU DONE YOUR HOMEWORK?
You wouldn’t show up a hospital to operate on a patient without going through intense training first, and you shouldn’t buy an investment property without learning the industry ropes first. Though reality shows can make it seem like there’s not much to it – you just buy and rent or flip and sell – in real reality, it’s not that simple. You need to understand operating costs, tax implications, how to figure out if you’re going to make money on a property, what your funding options are and much more in order to become a successful industry.

ARE YOU FINANCIALLY READY?
Before you purchase anything, it’s important to figure out where you are in terms of finances. Do you have enough capital for the long term? If not, do you have a savings plan in place that will allow you to save up that capital? How’s your credit? Do you already have a tax attorney and a financial planner? If you answered no to any of these questions, then you should consider looking for this platfornm, https://propertycheck.ng - it allows big and small estate agents to list their properties for free without commission.

ARE YOU PREPARED TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
Real estate investing is a business, and it should be treated as such. Frankly, it’s a lot of work! That’s why you need to have a good system for managing bills, managing your portfolio, organising tax paperwork and so on. If you’re not a real math whiz, you can outsource the financial portion of your business to a certified accountant, just make sure they know real estate investing inside and out.

DO YOU HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS?
The most successful investors typically spend years and years building their real estate portfolios. And, since the housing market is fluid and volatile just like the stock market, they are prepared to ride out the highs and lows. To make sure you’re set up for long-term success, you need to understand current market conditions, you’ve calculated what it’ll cost you to own and operate your properties and you’re financially prepared to absorb losses and manage profits intelligently. Getting a mentor who has been investing in your area for a number of years can be a great way to get a real picture of what your path may look like.

If you feel confident about diving into the world of real estate investing after critically thinking about the four questions outlined above, you’re ready!

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