Every Landlord's Guide to Managing Property: Best Practices, From Move-In to Move-Out

Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (fewer than four units) rental property, Every Landlord’s Guide to Managing Property covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to:

• retain good, long-term tenants
• handle nitty-gritty maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and painting
• avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and move-out procedures
• limit costly tenant turnover and vacancies
• manage condos and deal with association restrictions
• track income and expenses and prepare for tax time
• hire and work with repairpersons, lawyers, and other contractors, and
• balance landlording with a day job or other pursuits.

This edition provides updates on vital issues for small-scale landlords, including how to take advantage of local laws allowing ADUs and higher density, how the increase in electric vehicles might affect your rental, and ways to use the latest financial technology apps for landlords.