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

The 101 on earning rental income from 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.