CompleteLandlord.com Offers Profile of Residential Landlords- Surveys 1000 Landlords
CHICAGO, February 1, 2007 – There are approximately 10 million small and medium-sized residential landlords in the U.S. CompleteLandlord.com, a new online destination for residential landlords and real estate investors, recently surveyed over 1,000 landlords to develop a better understanding of this large consumer segment. Surprisingly, 68 percent of landlords surveyed have full-time jobs in addition to their landlording activities. This statistic dispels the notion that landlords are wealthy fat cats (passive investors) who simply sit back and collect rent checks.
Over 75 percent of the landlords surveyed do not use property managers and are constantly seeking help to manage their properties more productively and profitably. For example, 71 percent of landlords surveyed want access to jurisdictionally-specific real estate forms so they can comply with state and local housing ordinances. Sixty-six percent need access to eviction services in their local area to deal with problem tenants.
The breakdown of the 1,096 landlords was:
- 59% male/41% female
- 67% were over age 45
- 37% had less than five years experience, and 54% had less than 10 years experience
- 43% own houses, followed by 28% apartments and 9% condos
- 59% own less than 10 units and 45% own less than 5 units
The publisher of CompleteLandlord.com, Scott Brueggeman, says, “As a residential landlord myself, I know how much work there is involved in being a landlord. And, there’s really no single online destination that provides solutions to help landlords manage their properties profitably and productively. Many residential landlords have other full-time jobs so it’s important to find ways to save time and money by doing things ourselves. That’s why we launched CompleteLandlord.com. It provides a wealth of great how-to information, numerous time and money saving tools, and a community Q&A forum where landlords and property investors can ask each other questions.”
Visitors who go to the site can access a free 40-page report “Rental Property Management Secrets for Landlords.” CompleteLandlord.com publishes a monthly newsletter and offers a number of other special reports on critical landlording topics. Visitors to the site can sign up for a 30-day free trial by going to www.completelandlord.com
CompleteLandlord.com offers three levels of premium memberships to help landlords navigate through the complexities of being a residential landlord. The costs of a premium membership are tax-deductible for landlords who use the resource for running their business.
The editorial team at CompleteLandlord.com has more than 75 years of landlord, property investment, rental management and overall real estate experience. The content provided on CompleteLandlord.com is reviewed by a dedicated staff of attorneys, accountants and other real estate experts who review articles and forms to ensure accuracy and compliance with all federal, state and local real estate laws.
About CompleteLandlord.com
CompleteLandlord.com provides an online solution for landlords wanting to manage their rental properties productively and profitably. The Web site provides free educational content, advice from other landlords, the ability to tap into a panel of real estate experts, or access online state-specific products and services. CompleteLandlord.com’s goal is to give landlords and real estate investors the information, tools, products, services and community they need to be successful. Based in Chicago, Illinois, CompleteLandlord.com is part of the family of brands from Socrates Media, LLC. The company has helped hundreds of thousands of landlords be more profitable and productive with their rental units.
To speak with Scott Brueggeman, CompleteLandlord.com’s publisher, please contact Gardi Wilks at (708) 366-8389 or
press@completelandlord.com or Patty McEnaney at (708) 771-7302 or pattymcenaney@comcast.net
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