If you own rental property, you should be taking advantage of the many tax write-offs available. Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide gives residential landlords the plain-English guide they need to save money on taxes -- without the services of a high-priced accounting firm.
This book explains how to maximize your deductions. Find out how to:
deduct home office, travel, casualty losses - and much more
Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide is comprehensive yet easy to read, jam packed with interesting and relevant examples. The 3rd edition is completely updated for 2007 and reflects the latest tax information and numbers.
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"Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide gives small residential landlords - who can't afford to hire high-priced accounting or law firms - the guide they need to save money on taxes. Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide explains how to: · fill out the dreaded IRS Schedule E · determine whether an expense is a deductible repair or depreciable improvement · take real estate tax credits · maximize depreciation deductions · deduct losses arising from real estate ownership · keep proper tax records · deduct home office, travel, and entertainment expenses This book is comprehensive yet easy to read, and provides many interesting and relevant examples. It also covers other deductions landlords can take, including taxes, interest, casualty losses, expenses for professional services - and much more. "
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Wanna save money?.......2007-09-27
This book not only describes detailed info about valid tax write-offs, but also has an insight into how to think as a Landlord. As a first-time Landlord, the book put into perspective why a repair can sometimes be better than a replacement and why. Lots of really good info if you don't want to pay for an expensive accountant! Highly recommended!
Best friend at Tax time.......2007-07-06
I can't tell you how many times I've referenced this book. It is very easy to use and simply written, even if by lawyers! During tax time I have it right by my side, and it always seems to answer every quesion I have.
very easy and informative.......2007-05-08
Recently I purchased a rental property. I knew a little about tax deduction as a landlord. THis book gives you very detailed info and also gives you an examples after each topic so that you can understand how you can apply the info into your real life. I am not a very good reader, but I can easily read this book and understand.
Great item and transaction.......2007-01-09
Many thanks to the seller - the book was in great condition and I received it promptly
Absolutely Essential.......2006-10-31
I am a law student at Yale Law School and my husband is an attorney. We own and I manage about 5 rental properties. This book is absolutely essential for anyone owning a rental property. Do not depend on your accountant as a substitute as most accountants will not know this kind of detailed information about real estate rentals (unless they specialize in it or maybe have their own rentals.) My accountant who has been in practice over 20 years did not know a lot of essential stuff which I had to guide him through(it may be time for a new accountant). If I had not read this book I would have been doomed. Because I can qualify for the unlimited deduction (not just $25,000) for rental losses, we have literally saved tens of thousands of dollars in taxes we would have otherwise had to pay on my husband's salary, legally, with the guidance of this book. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is written in a very easy to understand format and gives you almost all the information you need in one place. You cannot rely on others to properly arrange your financial affairs in this specialized area. By reading this book you will know how to buy, finance, and repair properties in ways that produce the most effective tax benefits. Consider yourself lucky that you are aware this book is out there and purchase immediately if you own rentals.
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- Every Landlords legal guide, eighth edition
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- If there were more starts, this book earns it!
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Anyone who has ever been a landlord knows that the rental business is tightly regulated. As the authors of Every Landlord's Legal Guide point out, "a landlord either knows and follows the law or doesn't stay in business long." This book clearly outlines what the law requires of a landlord and, just as importantly, offers advice on how to be conscientious yet profitable. This useful book is filled with helpful information on finding good tenants, agreements and leases, liability issues, and even terminations and evictions. The advice is extremely thorough. For example, the chapter on the landlord's maintenance duties contains information on who is responsible for minor repairs, ways to avoid problems by instituting a preventive-maintenance program, and even possible tenant responses to landlord negligence. The book is rounded out with a chapter on finding a lawyer and an appendix of state laws that may affect your business. Dozens of sample forms are included both as blank hard copies in the book and as templates on the enclosed disk. This book is extremely user-friendly: Stilted legalese is translated into simple English, handy icons highlight particular points in the text, and sidebars provide in-depth analysis on a variety of issues. The authors maintain that success is based on "choosing tenants carefully, keeping good tenants happy, teaching mediocre tenants how to improve and getting rid of bad tenants by applying policies that are strict, fair and legal." This book will help you do just that. --C.B. Delaney
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The all-in-one resource every landlord needs.
The best, most effective way to make and save money as a landlord is to keep up with the law --and with Every Landlord's Legal Guide, you can do it.
From move-in to move-out, Every Landlord's Legal Guide helps you handle the issues you're likely to face, helping you avoid hassles and headaches -- not to mention legal fees. Here is everything you need to:
*choose tenants *prepare a lease or rental agreement *collect and return deposits *avoid discrimination charges *hire a property manager *keep up with repairs and maintenance *minimize liability *deal with problem tenants *and more
Every Landlord's Legal Guide provides over 30 documents you'll need, including leases and rental agreements,as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.
The 8th edition is completely revised to provide your state's current laws, and discusses how new federal bankruptcy laws affect your ability to evict tenants.
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This popular book gives every landlord and property manager the legal and practical information they need. Residential landlords will find the answers they need to: · screen and choose tenants · write a legal rental agreement or lease · hire a property manager · understand repair, maintenance and security responsibilities · avoid injuries and lawsuits Every Landlord's Legal Guide also covers how to comply with laws concerning: · tenancy termination · security deposits · privacy · discrimination · and much more
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Outstanding.......2007-07-24
This is a must-have book for all landlords and prospective landlords. It is written in plain English that is easy to understand and includes copies of nearly every form you could possibly need. Well written, laid out, and constructed.
Every Landlords legal guide, eighth edition.......2007-04-10
Havent had a chance to go through the entire book; expect I will refer to it when I have a need to do so. It seems quite thorough, though maybe not laid out in a user friendly style as it could be.
A Lead for New Landlords.......2007-03-31
This book is the perfect starting point for people wanting to get into the rental business. Provides you with answers to some questions you didn't think to ask.
Nice beginning, but beware of state law!.......2007-02-25
This book gives you a good first overview, but you absolutely have to get a book on your state's regulations as well, especially if you live in a highly regulated state like Massachusetts. This book for example only gives you a vague idea on how to handle the security deposit, but Massachusetts state law is very specific and not following the rules precisely may cost you the deposit plus penalties.
If there were more starts, this book earns it!.......2007-02-15
I am a landlord, and this puts all the pertinent landlord/tenant info under one cover. WOW! I borrowed this book from the library, and it's so good I had to buy it.
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For more than 30 years, Landlording’s practical, hands-on advice — encompassing everything from pets to late payments — has made it the bible of rental property owners everywhere. This new edition retains the tried-and-true methods and forms from previous editions and updates them for the 21st century. The book explains how changes in technology, techniques, products, and laws apply to the business of landlording and shows readers how to take advantage of these changes, whether they’re looking for good tenants, managing existing tenants, maintaining properties, or keeping track of the financials. Landlords also learn to take full advantage of the Internet, from virtual tours of vacant units to securing background information on prospective tenants — procedures that save time, money, and headaches. Containing more than 60 forms, each of which has been reviewed, updated, and put to use by more than one real-life landlord, Landlording makes the task of property management manageable, even for first-timers.
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Landlord.......2007-06-27
This book is well put together. It is an excellent resource for the first time landlord.
Excellent book for new or experienced landlords.......2007-06-11
This book provides great suggestions to address frequently encountered landlord/tenant situations. I found the forms to be invaluable. There is a website and I believe associated software that contains most of the forms, however I just created the ones that I needed on my own.
Has everything you need to know.......2007-05-12
This book was an excellent investment. It's a bit wordy, but it has a ton of information for landlords. As a first-time landlord, it provided me with perspectives I would have never considered.
John Nuzzolese, President of The Landlord Protection Agency.......2007-03-14
With Landlording, Leigh Robinson shows newbies and experienced landlords a simple and professional way to handle the hurdles and pitfalls of residential property management. The book includes easy to read instructions and examples of common situations experienced when dealing with tenants. Over the years, I have read just about every landlord and property management book on the market and I must say Landlording is an Essential.
Great information.......2007-03-06
Great information, although I wish it included a CD or a website where you could download all the forms for free.
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The most comprehensive -- and easiest to use -- guide to California residential property management available.
Every California landlord and residential property manager needs The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities. The definitive guide for over 20 years, it clearly and comprehensively covers everything you need to know about:
collect the unpaid rent after you win
Still the only step-by-step guide through the California eviction process, this edition reflects current law and provides the latest information, forms and instructions you need.
Also available: California Landlord's Law Book: Rights and Responsibilities
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Goes hand-in-hand with the other Nolo title on Landlord Rights and Responsibilities.......2007-06-18
The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions is a companion book that goes hand in hand with the Nolo title The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights and Responsibilities. In fact, the opening chapters of the Evictions book repeatedly remind the reader to refer to Rights and Responsibilities, not for the purpose of selling more books, but because landlord/tenant law is best addressed with an overarching title, and if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having to evict a tenant, you can pick up the more specialized title on that topic.
I personally purchased the Evictions book when I had a non-paying roommate in my own home who refused to move out. I purchased this book after I had started the eviction process and seen the sheriff way too many times, and I cursed myself for not getting it earlier, because I found out that the law was more on my side that I had thought. Nolo taught me that the sheriff is often misinformed about the process of evicting a roomer (someone in a bedroom in your primary residence) versus that of evicting a tenant in a separate rental property. This book referred me to the relevant sections of the California civil code and penal code for situations with roomers.
The book and accompanying CD have all the California law forms needed for the eviction process, as well as instructions for deciphering the forms, which is a formidable task on one's own. Personally, the most important chapter in the book was the one that guided me though the unlawful detainer trial process. The author described in detail all the facets of a court hearing, the relevant players, the methods for addressing the judge, the order of events, and so on. I went into my trial with confidence because I knew what to expect and I knew how to prepare my case.
This book is well worth the cover price. The most important lesson to remember is that not following the unlawful detainer procedure precisely will lead to delays in resolving the issue (by getting rid of the tenant or getting them current on their rent). This title is one of the only ways, short of hiring legal help, that a lay person can ensure their documentation will be in order and the process will not be delayed any longer than necessary. Every landlord needs to own The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights and Responsibilities, and the moment a tenant is late on rent or troublesome for other reasons, landlords need to buy The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions.
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In The Landlord’s Survival Guide, Jeff Taylor shares fresh ideas and fresh perspectives that will help make any landlord more productive.
- Leigh Robinson, author of ,Landlording: A Handy Manual for Scrupulous Landlords and Landladies.
""Mr. Landlord's ideas have increased the profits from my apartments every time I've applied them! If you want bigger cash flows and smaller hassles, read this book!""
- Peter Conti, co- author of Investing in Real Estate Without Cash or Credit.
""Not only is The Landlord’s Survival Guide great for new and part-time real estate investors, it is extremely helpful for new property managers who are starting out managing other people's property or for the long time property managers wanting new tips and a great reference guide."" - Melissa Prandi, author of the Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property and past president of the National Association of Residential Property Managers
The Landlord’s Survival Guide by best-selling author Jeffrey Taylor, is for real estate investors just like you, who want full-time profits from their rental properties but only want to deal with them part time.
Taylor, also known as Mr. Landlord, shows you a new way of managing properties in this competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Today's renters want things ""their way"" and this guide shows you how to give residents what they want while giving you what you want - maximum profits.
Mr. Landlord’s step-by-step advice removes all the guesswork and gets you on the road to building wealth with rental property. This book shows how to: • Fill vacancies quickly with ideal residents even in a tough rental market
• Identify and avoid “problem” residents and situations Collect on-time payments
• Keep residents beyond the standard one-year lease period
• Double your monthly cashflow and maximize your profits
• Let residents to ""work with you"" to reach your real estate goals faster
Complete with all the action steps to help you implement Mr. Landlord’s money-making management system, The Landlord’s Survival Guide is a must-read for landlording newbies and veterans who want bigger profits.
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Discover how Mike Butler managed 75 rental properties while working full-time as a police detective—before he hired any part-time help
For many investors, landlording is a pain, but not for those who use Mike Butler's Landlording on Autopilot system. It's a simple, proven method for managing rental properties in your spare time—without the headaches. Mike Butler developed this system while he worked full time as a police officer. Before long, he was buying and managing dozens of properties—and consistently bringing in more than 1000f his rents.
Includes free customizable, downloadable forms!
Butler shares all the vital techniques of autopilot landlording:
- Screening and finding great tenants you can trust
- Training tenants to do your landlording work for you
- Increasing your cash flow with a simple push-button management system
- Using little-known tax breaks available to full-time or part-time landlords
- Easily complying with landlording regulations and legal stuff you might not think of
- Identifying the most profitable types of properties
- Marketing and advertising your properties at little or no cost
- Utilizing powerful, ready-to-use landlording forms
- Getting rid of bad tenants quickly, safely, and cheaply when buying properties
- Using creative tactics to consistently bring in more than 1000f the rent
Once you've learned Mike Butler's system, you'll make more money in less time with less effort. Today, Mike Butler is retired from the police force and enjoys more than $1 million a year from his rental properties. Using the techniques and strategies of Landlording on Autopilot will help you achieve your dreams.
Customer Reviews:
Great information.......2007-09-14
The info Mike gives you'll not hear other places. Offers lots of practical tips. Have completely changed my approach to my rentals because of Mike Butler. Super advice for the midwest landlord...
Best Practical Landlord book!.......2007-08-08
Mike shares great ideas that are practical for most landlords. He also shares many simple money saving tips. I am going to implement many of his ideas for my business. Thanks Mike!
Good and practical.......2007-07-30
This book is very good. While the writer highlights his good attributes, I came away with two or three things I could use in managing my rental properties. Some of the ideas don't work in the San Francisco Bay Area because of housing costs, and some ideas I was already implementing, but Mike Butler takes it a step further and it really works.
The forms and "rental application" is must have and very very good.
Great helpful ideas to simplify landlording.......2007-07-19
I found this book has some very good common sense ideas to make landlording carefree. Alot of the information can also be used in various other real estate businesses. I have both long and short term properties and really liked the way the author spelled out and broke down each aspect of landlording from screening tenants to handling maintanence.
I highly recommend not only for landlords but business people who want to free themselves and put their business on auto pilot!
Awesome Book-Real Life Solutions .......2007-06-18
Thank you Mike for all the great info. You can't put a price tag on this real life experience and the way it is shared. I truly apprecited it and really enjoyed reading the book
Thanks again
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This book is well suited for an audience of sinlges/couples who would like to buy or who already own a home, and wish to offset their current mortgage with subsequent income from rentals. Property managers of small rentals could also find this very helpful.
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This book is well suited for an audience of sinlges/couples who would like to buy or who already own a home, and wish to offset their current mortgage with subsequent income from rentals. Property managers of small rentals could also find this very helpful.
Customer Reviews:
NOT the best bang for your buck........2004-03-07
I bought this book as a novice in the rental business hoping to find information that would get me started out on the right foot. I WAS QUITE DISAPPOINTED. I will not go as far as to say that this book is worthless; there are some useful tidbits of information that i found helpful, but there are other books out there that are so much better. I strongly suggest LANDLORDING, by Leigh Robinson (Ninth Edition or newer). It's available on amazon, of course.
Good Information For The USA.......2002-11-11
On reading this book no matter how much I tried to focus I found myself wondering whether the content actually related to my own situation in the Uk.
I purchased the book looking for straightforward advice on being a landlord covering aspects such as legal implications, inventory advice etc. However from the information I read on site it was not clear that this was very much a book for those in the USA. Once I started reading it soon became apparent when it spoke of the different laws for different "states", forms with "zip codes" etc. Whilst the general information was useful I felt that I couldn't rely on any document or legal advice as this might not hold for the UK.
A good read but I felt that it should have been highlighted on the site that it was for the USA
I use this book in my Rental Property Management Class.......2001-10-26
As a landlord for over 30 years and teaching classes on the subject in two different schools, this is one book that I have found invaluable as a resource for wannabe and experienced landlords. Don't think you know it all no matter what you read, learn, experience... I'm still picking up tips and hints! Much of my curriculum was already covered in this book but still there was more to use and learning from each other is the way to go! Very happy to see this book on the market and in laymen's terms and with the prominent hints and smiles to make it easy reading.
A-Z Information on how to manage rental property.......2000-10-06
This book is a must read if you plan to manage rental units.
I once was lost, but now am found..........2000-09-26
There was a point in my life that I was lost as to what to do or, more importantly, not to do, but with this book under my belt, I know feel like Super Landlord. It answered all the questions that I had and even some that I didn't. I would not only suggest this book to first-time Landlords, but to those of you who have been around the block for a while.
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A great reference.......2005-08-02
I purchased this book along with "How to Succeed in Commercial Real Estate" by John Bowman, based on reviews of other reviewers on Amazon.com. It was great advice and I want to contribute in the same way. These two books have already helped me in my career and given me added confidence.
This book is one that will be helpful in dissecting some of the tedious, even boring language of leases. If you're in commercial real estate, it's hard to ignore because that's where half the work is. It breaks down topics into digestable chunks.
Clients will expect you to know this stuff and lead them through a maze of commercial issues. The key is not to be an expert in everything but to have familiarity with the topics that invariably come up. When it's over your head, you need to defer to your team of trusted advisors, be it legal, accounting or engineering resources for instance. However, when it's suppose to be in your head and it's not, you can refer to this lease book time and time again and prepare yourself with the knowledge you need.
I recommend this highly to people starting out in commercial real estate. Much success to you!
For leasing commercial buildings.......2001-05-15
This seems to be a step by step guide, in some detail, on the leasing of commercial property. It is not a guide for leasing other items like equipment or vehicles.
Solid Overview for Understanding Commercial Leasing.......1999-12-29
As a partner in a major commercial brokerage this book has become part of the mandatory reading for new entry level brokers. After reading the book, it was clear that not understanding all of the parts of a commercial lease brings no value to our clients. I recommend it to anyone that is involved in commercial leaseing.
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From telephone presentations to showing apartments to closing the deal—insider secrets to filling every apartment, every time
Vacant apartments mean income lost—for property management companies, investment property owners, landlords, and anyone else who relies on rental income to pay the bills. In 7 Secrets to Successful Apartment Leasing, Eric Cumley provides seven proven industry secrets to building the relationships that achieve and maintain high occupancy levels. From “Stop Qualifying Prospects and Start Interviewing Them,” to “Follow-Up is the Extra Mile,” Cumley provides examples, tips, to-do lists, sample scripts, and more that will help you responsible for filling vacancies do so, quickly and effectively.
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A must read for all professionals in the apt. biz........2000-01-11
Need an edge on your competition? Read this book, use the techniques described and no one will say no to leasing an apartment from you! Whether you have an A plus or C property this book will help. This is a no nonsense, real approach to filling those vacancies and more importantly keeping them full. As a manager I keep this as a bible in my office and require all of my staff, including maintenance personell to read it. It is not just another sales book that teaches the hard close method. It gives you insight into how your customer thinks and once you know how they think, you can get them every time. I highly recommend it to all owners, managers, and leasing consultants.
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