David Beattie – författare

“Some people hate me, some people would prefer it if I didn’t exist. Incidentally, I feel the same way about them.”“I’m a young person managing my own life, my transition and everything else that I have on my plate. It would be more strange if I didn’t feel overwhelmed from time to time.”Teenage model and writer David Beattie is not afraidto share his experiences of the world. In thisinstalment of personal essays, he discussesbattling mental illness, going throughhormonal changes, socialising as a gendernon-conforming individual and even what it’s like todo a naked photo shoot with body dysmorphia.His wit, motivation and relentless positivityin the face of multiplechallenges are amazingly inspirational. You can’t help but laugh, cry, scream and sigh alongwith him as he reflects on many different triumphs and obstacles. His world is an incrediblyinteresting one and this glimpse he allowsof it is both enlightening and enjoyable.

You have a residential investment property. Perhaps you are already renting it out. But are you doing it like a pro and do you know how to maximise your return from it? In this book, property management expert David Beattie distils two decades of experience into easy-to-implement steps and shows you how to manage your property like a professional landlord. His goal is to help you make more money in less time and with fewer hassles, by showing you how to run your property investment like a business; navigate and comply with South African rental laws with ease; attract, screen, place and keep high-quality tenants; ensure successful and consistent rent collection; and maintain your property with the least effort and money. The book also includes templates for all the documents the prospective landlord needs.