How to hire a landlord

How to hire a landlord, step by step

Here's a step-by-step landlord hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a landlord job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new landlord
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The landlord hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect landlord also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of landlords.

   Type of Landlord	Description	Hourly rate
   Landlord	Property, real estate, and community association managers take care of the many aspects of residential, commercial, or industrial properties. They make sure the property is well maintained, has a nice appearance, and preserves its resale or leasing value.	$12-32
   Director Of Property Management	A director of property management oversees and directs the property management programs and projects of an organization. They take the lead in identifying and meeting the needs of different facilities, researching client and business opportunities, gathering and analyzing data from annual and monthly reports, coordinating with suppliers and contractors, and making significant decisions... Show more	$29-72
   Communications Manager	A communications manager is responsible for overseeing a company or organization's public relations by devising various strategies and finding new opportunities. They must craft and produce marketing materials such as campaigns, advertisements, newsletters, social media engagements, and press releases to shape and improve a brand or company... Show more	$25-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • General Maintenance
   • Customer Complaints
   • Background Checks
   • Real Estate
   • Rent Payments
   • Conflict Resolution
   • Evictions
   • Rental Agreements
   • Property Maintenance
   • Property Inspections
   • Building Maintenance
   • Residential Properties
   • Rent Collection
   • Snow Removal

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage condominiums for individual investors; enforce lease requirements/community policies.
   • Screen tenants, collect deposit, monthly rent, deposits, maintenance up keep, and court proceedings for evictions.
   • Structure payment plans for rent arrears and negotiate settlements with bank and opposing counsel to prevent evictions and improve living conditions.
   • Conduct maintenance by contracting with service providers such as HVAC, plumbing, and handymen that are necessary for daily operations.
   • Interview and process potential rental applicants as well as annual and interim re-certifications for current tenants per HUD regulations.
   • Create LLC to buy and hold properties for rental, or to buy, rehab and sell properties.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your landlord job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A landlord salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, landlords' average salary in arkansas is 54% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level landlords earn 62% less than senior-level landlords.
   • Certifications. A landlord with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a landlord's salary.

   Average landlord salary

   $42,853yearly

   $20.60 hourly rate

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   Entry-level landlord salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a landlord job description

   A landlord job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a landlord job description:

   Landlord job description example

   Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation. Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 5,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 10,000 units in the next five years.
   
   Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board.
   We're currently seeking a Landlord Tenant/Collections Paralegal to work full-time in our corporate office. Candidate shall have prior experience working for an attorney/law firm as a paralegal. Responsibilities Responsibilities:
   
   • Help prepare lawyers for meetings and court hearings.
   • Organize documents and coordinate document productions.
   • Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts or preparing legal documents.
   • Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts and real estate closing statements.
   • Scan files into electronic copies for future reference.
   • Assist with scheduling and updating attorney calendars. Qualifications Qualifications: • 1-5+ years of experience is required
   • Litigation experience is required
   • Must have excellent communication skills
   • Ability to multi-task
   • Detail-oriented
   • Experience with Commercial Litigation, Collections, Evictions, and Bankruptcy.
   For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.edgewoodproperties.com/careers. In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement. Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find landlords for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your landlord job on Zippia to find and recruit landlord candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit landlords, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new landlord

   Once you have selected a candidate for the landlord position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new landlord. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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