Every Landlord's Guide to Managing Property: Best Practices, from Move-In to Move-Out 4th ed. [Minkštas viršelis]

This guide for landlords focuses on issues such as how screen, choose and retain good tenants, hire a property manager, keep up with repairs and maintenance, make security deposit deductions and handle broken leases. Original Illustrations.

"Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (less than four unit) rental property, Every Landlord's Guide to Managing Property covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to: retain good, long-term tenants; handle nitty-gritty maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and painting; avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and clutter; limit costly turnovers and vacancies; manage condos and deal with association restrictions; track income and expenses and prepare for tax time; hire and work with repairpersons, lawyers, and other contractors; and balance landlording with a day job or other pursuits"--

The ultimate property management guide for the do-it-yourself landlord!

Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (fewer than four units) rental property, Every Landlord’s Guide to Managing Property covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to:

• retain good, long-term tenants
• handle nitty-gritty maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and painting
• avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and move-out procedures
• limit costly tenant turnover and vacancies
• manage condos and deal with association restrictions
• track income and expenses and prepare for tax time
• hire and work with repairpersons, lawyers, and other contractors, and
• balance landlording with a day job or other pursuits.

This edition provides updates on vital issues for small-scalelandlords, including how to take advantage of local laws allowing ADUs andhigher density, how the increase in electric vehicles might affect your rental,and ways to use the latest financial technology apps for landlords.

The property management guide that provides the best practical and legal compliance advice for the millions of small-time landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (less than four) multi-unit property. Companion to Every Landlord’s Legal Guide.

The ultimate property management guide for the do-it-yourself landlord!

Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (fewer than four units) rental property, Every Landlord’s Guide to Managing Property covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to:

• retain good, long-term tenants
• handle nitty-gritty maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and painting
• avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and move-out procedures
• limit costly tenant turnover and vacancies
• manage condos and deal with association restrictions
• track income and expenses and prepare for tax time
• hire and work with repairpersons, lawyers, and other contractors, and
• balance landlording with a day job or other pursuits.

The fourth edition is completely updated to cover the latest issues affecting small-scale landlords, including updates to tax laws, new tools (online and offline) for managing rentals, and advice on incorporating rental properties into a side hustle or FIRE strategy.