This book covers all of the important aspects of being a landlord; there are chapters basic landlording stuff, taking over as the new owner, advertising, getting good tenants, choosing a rental agreement, rents, keeping good tenants, helping tenants move out, dealing wit problem tenants, handling problems, renting to lodgers, legal matters, decisions (should you do it yourself/rent it furnished/rent to roommates/allow waterbeds,/allow pets, etc, etc), hiring help, Section 8 Housing, increasing income & lowering expenses, insurance, safety, keeping records, taxes, computers, "potpourri" (divorce or separation, death of a tenant, lease termination, house rules, etc, etc). The book includes MANY forms, a ton of (detailed) "sources and resources" listed, and even a bunch of (cartoon) friendly rent reminders (although the style is outdated).
A perennial favorite from the man who seems to have invented the legal do-it-yourself book. Robinson regularly updates this wonderful guide to managing your own rental property. Designed to be general enough to meet the needs all over the country, this book still has enough meat in it to satisfy. Full of tips and forms, this book can't be beat. I recommend it to clients.