"The Must-Have Guide for Renters and Small-Space DwellersRental Style, which doubles as a decor piece and handy design guide, shows readers how to decorate and organize small, rented spaces on a budget. The book will cover all home development stages from searching for a rental home to decorating and organizing it. Many people are reluctant to design their spaces due to renter restrictions, which leaves homes bland and boring. Rental Style will erase...

Hannah Russell's carefully crafted plans for her life have been upended without warning. When her best friend died suddenly, Hannah became guardian to a five-year-old named Noah. With no experience at motherhood, she's terrified she's not up to the challenge. She and Noah need time to get to know each other, so she decides to rent a country house with stunning views on a lake in rural Colorado. When they arrive at the house, they are greeted by the...

Finally, a real estate reality check that cuts through all the biased rhetoric to answer the conundrum on everyone's mind: Should I buy now or keep renting? The magnitude of the housing crash and constantly conflicting reporting have left prospective buyers hungry for a well-researched reference guide. Enter Rent vs. Own, the first real estate advice book not to assume buying is always best. Expert finance and real estate reporter Jane Hodges explains...

Perfection is overrated. Smith is all about embracing reality-- especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with boys, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. By embracing the natural imperfection and chaos of daily living, you will learn how to think differently about the true purpose of your home and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style-- without breaking the bank or stressing over comparisons....

"Renting a home can be a complex process--from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay. You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands--and it's not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home--from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink and...

"After being successful landlords for over 30 years, the authors have put together a collection of some of their most valuable advice to assist other landlords and those aspiring to be landlords." -- Back cover

"This book is perfect for newbie landlords renting out a single-family home. It covers all the basics of renting property the right way, such as following the law and keeping things safe. Also included are tips on figuring out expenses and earnings, picking reliable tenants and sidestepping troublesome ones, making the most of tax deductions, and handling maintenance and management duties." -- Description provided by publisher.

An ethnography of young, single women struggling to live independently in South Korea. Living on Your Own is an ethnography of young, single women in South Korea who seek to live independently. Using extensive interviews, along with media analysis and archival research, Jesook Song traces the women's difficulties in achieving residential autonomy. Song exposes the clash between the women's burgeoning desire for independent lives and the ongoing incursion...

"Charlie Dee is headed for burnout. They've been burned before, both by their bio family and the now-defunct queer collective they once called home. So when they're asked to take a work trip outside the city, they jump at the chance. Sure, it's additional work with no additional pay, but it's also an excuse to get out of town, and out of their own head. That dream is shattered when Charlie opens the door to their supposedly private rental. There's...

The first, and still the best, book on tax deductions for residential landlords. This book is designed to be reader-friendly for the millions of small landlords who can't afford high-priced tax help. It covers everything from depreciation to deducting rental losses to filing a landlord tax return.