Whether you''re ready for a new entrepreneurial opportunity or considering renting out a home instead of selling, you''ll need to learn the basics of being a landlord.

Let First-Time Landlord show you how to start your landlording business and maintain it in your spare time. Get the concise information you need to start making money with a single-family home, written for property owners with little business savvy -- and even less time and patience. Learn how to rent out your property lawfully and safely with valuable information on:

Topics Covered

• how to determine whether the property will turn a profit
• landlord business basics
• finding the right tenants
• preparing and signing the lease
• handling repairs
• complying with your state''s rental laws
• dealing with problem tenants
• preparing for sale of the property

From timely tips to true stories from successful landlords, First-Time Landlord is an indispensable book for property owners who want to rent out a single-family home without the hassle -- quickly, efficiently and legally.