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

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

by Marcia Stewart, Janet Portman Attorney, Ilona Bray J.D.

336 pages· 2017· ISBN 9781413324440

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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 it may mean you’re about to be 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 4th edition is updated to cover the latest laws and practices affecting first-time landlords of single-family homes.
Includes samples of forms every new landlord needs, including a rental application and budget worksheet.

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