First-Time Landlord

The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family home

Do you own a house you’d like to rent out rather than sell? It’s a common scenario in today’s market, especially if you’ve inherited a house, are moving to another home, or are buying an investment property. And the logical next step might be for you to become a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes.

•  Learn your legal obligations.

•  Estimate costs and profits.

•  Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones.

•  Make the most of valuable tax deductions.

•  Handle repairs and property management tasks.

The 6th edition is updated to cover new trends in tenant-screening restrictions and municipal licensing requirements and fees.