Ever lost money from unpaid rent or property damage? Lay awake, furious over a tenant issue you couldn't resolve? Clashed over a repair your tenant requested but wouldn't allow access to complete? You may want to talk but expect communication will break down unless you find a new way. How can you discuss your rights and your interests in the same conversation without confrontation? Landlords stand to lose not only their profits but peace of mind if unable to discuss both. Written for landlords, property managers and housing professionals, The Good Landlord will show you how to make communication work so you can increase your profits, positive impact and peace of mind. You'll discover approaches to building tenant relationships that will save time and money. You'll learn how to avoid tenancy issues escalating into costly disputes. And if court is needed, Shapiro offers a step-by-step process to get results, including the back rent, or evict at minimal expense. Included is a guide for reaching agreements without overspending on lawyers. Whether your tenancies are stable or eviction is needed, The Good Landlord will help you maximize success with your tenants by day, and sleep at night! Drawing on 25 years of experience as a coach, mediator, trainer, and landlord himself, Shapiro offers stories, dialogues, checklists, and lessons learned to make learning fun. Most importantly, The Good Landlord will help you gain control as a landlord. You'll experience greater freedom now and in the future from difficult conflict. You'll feel more valued as a landlord, and be able to do the things you love to do. You'll have more time to yourself and peace of mind.

Landlording: a handymanual for scrupulous landlords and landladies who do it themselves.

No matter how great you are at finding good rental property deals, you could lose everything if you don't manage your properties correctly! But being a landlord doesn't have to mean middle-of-the-night phone calls, costly evictions, or daily frustrations with ungrateful tenants. Being a landlord can actually be fun IF you do it right. That's why Brandon and Heather Turner put together this comprehensive book that will change the way you think of being a landlord forever. Written with both new and experienced landlords in mind, The Book on Managing Rental Properties takes you on an insider tour of the Turners' management business, so you can discover exactly how they've been able to maximize their profit, minimize their stress, and have a blast doing it! Inside, you'll discover: - The subtle mindset shift that will increase your chance at success 100x! - Low-cost strategies for attracting the best tenants who won't rip you off. - 7 tenant types we'll NEVER rent to--and that you shouldn't either! - 19 provisions that your rental lease should have to protect YOU. - Practical tips on training your tenant to pay on time and stay long term. - How to take the pain and stress out of your bookkeeping and taxes. - And much more!

It Doesn't Have to Be a Full-Time Job The Weekend Landlord is your simple guide that highlights the crucial areas of landlord/tenant relations. Complete with frequently needed forms and helpful checklists, you can find the best tenants, handle any issues that come up and move on to the next tenant as circumstances demand. Manage Your Money Make smart decisions in selecting tenants, collecting rent, reporting income and saving at tax time. Watch Out for Red Flags Avoid the common mistakes that many landlords make regarding background checks, making repairs and ending the tenancy. Reference Your State's Resources Learn what your state requires from you when dealing with a tenant and how to effortlessly meet those requirements. Make Use of Handy Tools Use these quick and easy tools to ensure that you are covering all your bases and locking in the right tenant. Precise Coverage of --Applications --Credit Checks --Security Deposits --Partial Payments --Collecting Rent --Landlord's Duties --Tenant's Rights --Maintenance Issues --Terminating the Lease --Taxes Easy-to-Use Forms --Tenant Application --Lease Agreement --Property Inspection --Move-Out Letter --Termination of Lease --Repair Request --Payment Agreement --Deposit Itemization --Eviction Complaint --Sublet Permission Simple, complete and ready to help-The Weekend Landlord is your answer

The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family homeDo you own a house you’d like to rent out rather than sell? It’s a common scenario in today’s market, especially if you’ve inherited a house, are moving to another home, or are buying an investment property. And it may mean you’re about to be a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes. Learn your legal obligations. Estimate costs and profits. Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones. Make the most of valuable tax deductions. Handle repairs and property management tasks. The 5th edition is updated to cover major legal changes, in particular how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created pass-through deductions that can benefit landlords. Includes sample forms and budget worksheets.

"The New York Landlord's Law Book" explains New York landlord-tenant law in comprehensive, understandable terms, and gives landlords the tools they need to head off problems with tenants and government agencies alike.

From Charlaine Harris, the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author behind HBO’s hit series True Blood and NBC’s Midnight, Texas, the first in a series of mysteries that hits as hard as its heroine... Lily Bard has no illusions about her little town being safe, or peaceful, or full of goodness. Shakespeare, Arkansas, was nothing but a name on a map when she moved here. But Lily has kept her head down in Shakespeare for four years: cleaned houses, blocked unwelcome memories, and honed her body into a weapon with goju karate. It’s as long as she’s lasted anywhere since the nightmare that changed her life, and she’s willing to dust around the skeletons in her neighbors’ closets—provided they mind their business about her past, too. But when a dead body is dumped practically in her front yard, she can’t look away and leave it to innocents to find. And as the investigation creeps closer to Lily, her clients, and the secrets they all keep, she knows her hard-fought peace is in danger. She’s living in close quarters with a murderer. The police are sniffing around her history. And once again, all eyes are on Lily Bard. She could leave town, and give up on the home she’s begun to make. Or she could stay, and root out the killer herself...