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

A favorite among Nolo’s savvy customers, First-Time Landlord shows how to start a landlording business with a single-family home and maintain it in one’s spare time. In plain English, the book explains how to rent out a property lawfully and safely, assess a property’s profitability before buying or committing to renting it, find good tenants (or deal with difficult ones), prepare and sign the lease, handle repairs and maintenance, comply with state laws, and eventually sell the property at a profit. With timely tips and true stories from successful landlords (including some who learned hard lessons along the way), First-Time Landlord is an indispensable book for property owners who want to rent out a single-family home with minimum risk and hassle.