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First-Time Landlord Guide: 10 Steps to Success

New to being a landlord? This complete guide covers everything from legal requirements to finding tenants, managing properties, and maximizing profits.

Published 21 October 2025
13 min read
By SmartRent Team

First-Time Landlord Guide: 10 Steps to Success

Becoming a landlord can be profitable, but it comes with responsibilities. This guide helps you start on the right foot.

[Content would cover: Step 1: Understand legal requirements, Step 2: Get proper insurance, Step 3: Set correct rent price, Step 4: Prepare property, Step 5: Market effectively, Step 6: Screen tenants, Step 7: Create solid lease, Step 8: Register with RTB, Step 9: Manage ongoing, Step 10: Handle taxes, plus common mistakes to avoid]

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

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