Every Landlord’s Guide to Managing Property: Best Practices, from Move-In to Move-Out

The ultimate property management guide for the do-it-yourself landlord!

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.

The fourth edition is completely updated to cover the latest issues affecting small-scale landlords, including updates to tax laws, new tools (online and offline) for managing rentals, and advice on incorporating rental properties into a side hustle or FIRE strategy.