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Every landlord's guide to managing property : best practices, from move-in to move-out
Title:
Every landlord's guide to managing property : best practices, from move-in to move-out
Author:
Boyer, Michael (Property manager), author.
Edition:
2nd edition.
Publication Information:
Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2018.

©2017
Physical Description:
440 pages ; 23 cm
Summary:
"Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (less than four unit) rental property, [this book] covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to: retain good, long-term tenants with regular communication; handle nitty-gritty maintenance-- from snow removal to toilet clogs to painting; avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and clutter; limit costly tenant turnovers and vacancies; manage condos and deal with association restrictions; track income and expenses and do your own taxes; hire and work with contractors, lawyers, and others; and balance landlording with a day job or other pursuits.
General Note:
Revised edition of the author's Every landlord's guide to managing property, [2015].

Includes index.
Language:
English
Contents:
Part-time residential landlords: the superheros of rental housing -- What's your competitive edge? -- Selecting rental properties -- Discovering your inner handyperson: tips and tricks -- Preparing your rental unit for tenants -- The art of rental maintenance -- Working with service contractors -- Getting great tenants -- Starting the tenancy right: lease terms and onboarding process -- Effective landlord communications -- Moving tenants out -- Understanding and using professional services -- Tracking landlord income and expenses for tax time.
ISBN:
9781413324211
Format :
Book