First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting Out a Single-Family Home

First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting Out a Single-Family Home

<b>The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family home</b><br /><br><br><br />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 it may mean you’re about to be a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes.<br /><br><ul><br /><li> Learn your legal obligations.<br /><li> Estimate costs and profits.<br /><li> Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones.<br /><li> Make the most of valuable tax deductions. <br /><li> Handle repairs and property management tasks. <br /><br></ul><br />The 4th edition is updated to cover the latest laws and practices affecting first-time landlords of single-family homes.<br />Includes samples of forms every new landlord needs, including a rental application and budget worksheet.