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.