NEW! BOOKS BY JIM CAMP
Useful Tenant Tips: Ensuring Your Health, Safety, Comfort, and Security as a Renter
From the founder of Metropolitan Home Inspections comes a must-have guide for anyone renting a home or apartment.
Whether you’re moving into your first rental or have been leasing for years, Useful Tenant Tips helps you live smarter, safer, and with greater peace of mind. Based on decades of real-world property inspection experience, this practical guide arms renters with the knowledge most wish they had before they signed the lease.
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Important points covered in the book
Written in plain language by Jim Camp—certified home inspector and radon testing expert—this book walks you through every critical phase of renting:
summary
- Choosing a property that fits your budget and safety needs
- Red flags to watch for during your walkthrough
- What should (and shouldn't) be in your lease
- Health and environmental hazards many landlords overlook
- Security and crime prevention tips to protect yourself
- Move-in/move-out checklists and work order templates
- And much more
With tools, checklists, and insider tips you won’t find in your lease paperwork, this book is designed to empower renters to take charge of their living space—whether your property manager is proactive or not.



Coming Soon in the Useful Tips Series:
- Useful Homeowner Tips
- Useful Home Buying Tips (2025)
- Useful Home Selling Tips (2025)
- Useful Residential Home Landlord Tips (2026)
- Useful Manufactured Housing Ownership Tips (2026)
- Useful New Build Ownership Tips (2026)
- What You Need to Know About Fix-n-Flip Properties (2026)
Whether you rent, own, invest, or plan to buy, Jim Camp’s upcoming books offer essential advice from someone who’s seen it all—behind the drywall, under the sink, and in the attic. Stay informed. Stay protected.