The Laughing Landlord

About the Book

Many people are baffled by the concept of investing in rental real estate properties. They are uncertain about what it takes to be a landlord. "The Laughing Landlord" will help you to understand all aspects of the business. It will help you to determine if you have the skills and the attitude to be a landlord. More important, it will tell you how to run a successful rental real estate business. Rental real estate is indeed a business like any other. It requires a manager, it has product (homes) and clients (tenants). There are potential financial rewards in property appreciation, property depreciation, rental profit, and tax write-offs. If you ever wondered about how to get started, or what is involved in this business, then this is the book to answer your questions. Rental is currently a growing and enduring business.

About the Author

William E. J. McKinney Scientist, Author, Lecturer, Product Manager, Entrepreneur BA in Liberal Arts, Villanova University, 1962 Graduate studies, University of Delaware World lecturer, and teacher with technical courses running from 8 to 40 hours. He created and ran a world class 5000 square foot center for radiographic processing training. Authored 50 technical papers, including "Ambient Temperature Tank Developing in Tropical Climates" for the World Health Organization. ASNT Certified Level II Radiographer. Bill is a past member of the Quality Control Society, and past Vice Chairman of the Radiation Committee of the American Society of Nondestructive Testing. Marketing and business experience in the retail oil business. Volunteer financial counselor. He has conducted scientific research in cancer and both medical and industrial radiography. He is acclaimed a world expert in radiographic processing and quality control. Retired, after 26 years, as Senior Technical Specialist and Product Manager, E. I. DuPont de Nemours Co. As an entrepreneur, he had his own rental real estate company in Delaware. Retired to Florida and became a multi-million dollar producing Realtor. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Florida Association of Realtors, and the Naples Area Board of Realtors. An avid bridge player. Bill sings in two church choirs and with the Naples Orchestra and Chorus, and previously with the Naples Philharmonic Choral.