In today&’s housing market, many families can&’t afford to wait the months—or even years—it may take to sell their home. But there&’s a way out: Rent the house while moving into a new one. This book answers questions for people who suddenly find themselves in the position of being landlords but don&’t know the first thing about it. The book explains how to: Hire a property manager to rent and manage the house Find trustworthy tenants Keep the house on the market while renters are living in it Protect against damage to the property Rent a spare room while still living in the house For those who find themselves accidental landlords, this book is the essential guide to rental success and security.