Every landlord's guide to managing property
Subtitle: best practices, from move-in to move-out
By: Attorney Michael Boyer
Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9781413324211
Subjects: Real estate management; Rental housing; Management; Popular works; Landlord and tenant
Description: "Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (less than four unit) rental property, [this book] covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to: retain good, long-term tenants with regular communication; handle nitty-gritty maintenance-- from snow removal to toilet clogs to painting; avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and clutter; limit costly tenant turnovers and vacancies; manage condos and deal with association restrictions; track income and expenses and do your own taxes; hire and work with contractors, lawyers, and others; and balance landlording with a day job or other pursuits.
Notes: "January 2018"--Title-page verso.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Part-time residential landlords: the superheros of rental housing; title: What's your competitive edge?; title: Selecting rental properties; title: Discovering your inner handyperson: tips and tricks; title: Preparing your rental unit for tenants; title: The art of rental maintenance; title: Working with service contractors; title: Getting great tenants; title: Starting the tenancy right: lease terms and onboarding process; title: Effective landlord communications; title: Moving tenants out; title: Understanding and using professional services; title: Tracking landlord income and expenses for tax time.