- 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.
This 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.
