There are many different ways to become a landlord. Perhaps you have inherited a property that you want to keep but not to live in or maybe you have your eye on a property that you wish to acquire with a view to rent out.

There are an estimated 3 million buy-to-let landlords in the UK, who choose to invest in property for long-term capital growth, but also want to make money in the short term from rental income. If you are considering becoming a buy-to-let landlord, here are a few things you need to know.