​The real estate business is enjoying a major resurgence right now, and with high lender confidence and recent hints that interest rates may be increased by the Fed, many more people are looking to get into the real estate investment game while rates are still down. As the market continues to recover, getting a building at a reasonable price and becoming a landlord seems a good way to turn a profit. However, you need to be aware of what it means to be a landlord before diving in. Here are some tips to know whether you are ready to own a rental property.