Building & Renting Real Estate: Video Series

Sublet an apartment by speaking with the landlord to find out what stipulations and paperwork will have to be completed before finding a renter. Get out of a lease by advertising for someone to sublet an apartment with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on subletting.

When renting out your home, advertise the property with yard signs or on the Internet, and consider hiring a real estate property company to handle the tenant, repairs and monthly checks. Collect rental forms from an office supply store in order to have the proper contracts and use information from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

Filling out a move-in checklist before renting a house or property, and including photos of problems, provides documentation of any damage to the property. Protect yourself from paying for previous damage by filling out a checklist and going over problems with the landlord. Use insight from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

Get construction financing for a new home by contacting a mortgage broker and a good contractor to provide up-to-date drawings of how the construction is developing. Allow the mortgage broker and construction company to explain paperwork and building inspections with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on building a new home.

To obtain a building permit for a new house, contact a licensed general contractor who can submit a set of plans to the building permit in the county and meet neighborhood stipulations. Be sure to have the construction loan and builder in place before getting a building permit with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on building a home.

Mastering real estate math when buying or selling a house requires understanding amortization tables, prorated taxes and interest on the loan. Take real estate classes or hire a real estate agent to help with the math using tips from a real estate broker in this free video on real estate.

The advantages of a renting a house include not having neighbors with connecting walls, being able to keep pets in the back yard and being able to garden. Consider renting a house during a transitional period in life, when buying a house or renting an apartment are not good options, using insight from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

Important tips to consider when renting an apartment include getting a lease contract, filling out a move-in checklist and documenting any damage before moving in. Understand what can and cannot be done at an apartment with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on apartment rental.

Before renting an apartment, ask the landlord questions about the average cost of bills, the cost of cable, Internet availability and fees for using the apartment amenities. Inquire about how renters are expected to maintain a property when renting using advice from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

The pros of renting an apartment include not having to do any maintenance to the property and getting to use the apartment amenities. Cons of renting an apartment include strain on pets and limited personal outdoor space. Weigh the pros and cons of renting an apartment with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

When renting your first apartment, bring a parent, friend or attorney to look over the lease before signing and to explain important points. Enjoy this great experience and wonderful time in your life after first leaving home with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on apartment rental.

Before renting an apartment, ask about pets and deposits, fill out the rental application and pay the appropriate fees. Understand the binding legal agreement of an apartment lease contract with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on apartment rental.

When renting an apartment, expect not to do any maintenance to the property, have low bills and limited parking for friends. Consider that neighbors may be heard through the walls in an apartment with insight from a real estate broker in this free video on apartment rental.

Before signing a lease on an apartment or rental home, ask about rent and deposit amounts, find out when keys and other rights are transfered into the renter's name and get information about rental stipulations. Learn about the legal contract implicit in a rental lease with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

To rent a single family house, hire an attorney to look over the leasing contracts, and do a move-in checklist to document damage to the property. Go over the move-in checklist when vacating the property using insight from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

The Internet is a great place to find houses for rent because of Web sites such as Craigslist.com, which has listings for houses and apartments for rent. Find a variety of homes for rent using different Internet searches with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

Signing a lease for an apartment completes a legal contract stipulating what the renter and landlord can and cannot do in relation to the rental property. Be sure to read an apartment lease thoroughly before signing it with information from a real estate broker in this free video on apartment rental.

Consider renting furniture for an open house that is small and simple, just to give the room definition. Avoid putting big, bulky furniture in an open house, and only rent furniture for a few select rooms using tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

When trying to rent out a house in order to buy another house, talk to a real estate agent and a mortgage broker to discuss debt ratios and paperwork. Line up a renter for the old house before buying a new house using tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

When renting a house, a property management company will help with every step of the process, but a house being rented by an individual may require extra negotiation on the lease contract. Successfully negotiate a contract to rent a house with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

Renting a house that is being foreclosed is not a good idea and can lead to the bank selling the house with all of renter's property inside. Avoid going to court or suing the landlord of a foreclosed house with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

The criteria needed to rent a house include filling out paperwork with your social security number, date of birth, driver's license number and past places lived. Expect to give permission for a criminal background check when renting a house using insight from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

Prepare to rent a house by asking about the cost of rent and bills, the pet policies of the property and whether the location is convenient. Think about travel time and the cost of gas before renting a house with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

A private house can be rented from an individual with a house in a vacation area, and often requires a deposit to cover potential damages. Read a private house rental contract carefully with tips from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.

When renting out a house, search on the Internet, through friends or through a property management company to find the right house. Read and understand the leasing contract on a house before renting with information from a real estate broker in this free video on renting a home.