First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting out a Single-Family Home, 6th Edition

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.