Description:
Although being a landlord is a full-time business for some, millions of small rental properties are owned by individual, in some cases "accidental" landlords. They appreciate a concise, easy-to-understand guide to handling the legal and practical aspects of the business, so as to avoid hassles and time sinks and reap maximum profits. This book provides an authoritative primer on how to enter the rental property business, with stories and lessons from experienced landlords.
Brief description: Ilona Bray is an author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is the author of Becoming a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Immigration Made Easy, Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home and numerous other top selling books. Bray's working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International's main legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Masters degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington.
Review Quotes: "Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Silver Award." National Association of Real Estate Editors
"Portman, Bray, and Stewart write for people who rent out or want to rent out a single-family house or condominium and want to do most of the work themselves. Increasingly, they say, people become landlords suddenly and accidentally, and need to fit that work around existing work and family obligations. Their topics include preparing and marketing a rental property, managing rental income to maximize tax deductions, keeping things shipshape: repairs and maintenance, exiting the rental property business, and renting out a room in your home." Eithne O'Leyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc. ProtoView
"Virtually every book from Nolo Press can be highly recommended without reservation." Robert Bruss, Nationally Syndicated Real Estate Columnist