First–Time Landlord Your Guide to Renting out a Single–Family Home, 6th Edition

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.