Every Landlord's Guide to Managing Property

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 tenants

handle 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.

The 5th edition is completely updated to cover the latest issues affecting small-scale landlords, including updates to tax laws and advice on incorporating rental properties into a side hustle or FIRE strategy.

Author Biography

Michael Boyer is a part-time landlord, college professor, and attorney. He has graduate degrees in management and law, plus over a decade of experience as a successful do-it-yourself landlord. He has been on both sides of the landlord-tenant equation, as a landlord and as a volunteer attorney representing low-income tenants. Boyer is the author of numerous articles and chapters, and has served on many boards, including several condominium association boards. This is his first book and it is a culmination of years of collecting notes, tips, and day-to-day observations about what practices really work for the small-time landlord (especially one with a day job).