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A favorite among Nolo's savvy customers, First-Time Landlord shows how to start a landlording business with a single-family home and maintain it in one's spare time. In plain English, the book explains how to rent out a property lawfully and safely, assess a property's profitability before buying or committing to renting it, find good tenants (or deal with difficult ones) , prepare and sign the lease, handle repairs and maintenance, comply with state laws, and eventually sell the property at a profit. With timely tips and true stories from successful landlords (including some who learned hard lessons along the way) , First-Time Landlord is an indispensable book for property owners who want to rent out a single-family home with minimum risk and hassle.