Small-time landlords are a key market for Nolo and account for some of our bestselling titles, notably
Every Landlords Legal Guide, First-Time Landlord, Every Landlords Tax Deduction Guide, and
The California Landlords Law Book. This book fills a huge gap in Nolos library of landlord titles by focusing on the everyday practical issues affecting landlords who want to manage their properties (and tenants) themselves.
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 Landlords 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 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.
