First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting out 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.