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The ultimate property management guide for the do-it-yourself landlord! 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 tenantshandle nitty-gritty maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and painting avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and move-out procedureslimit costly tenant turnover and vacanciesmanage condos and deal with association restrictionstrack income and expenses and prepare for tax timehire and work with repairpersons, lawyers, and other contractors, andbalance landlording with a day job or other pursuits.