Property Management [Paperback] by Robert C. Kyle, Floyd M. Baird, Marie S. Spodek, E Books Download from Book Store


The new edition of this best selling classic discribes the major functions of property managers, and details specific practices and problems in managing a variety of properties. Inteneded for anyone seeking the latest, most practical information. Highlights include:
  • Format can be adjusted to fit varied classroom hour requirements.
  • New chapter covering federal laws affecting property management, including civil rights, fair housing, ADA, and environmental issues.
  • New appendix of research resources, including professional associations and organizations related to property management.
  • Over 60 samples of forms, advertisements, agreements and leases.
  • Includes chapter overviews, learning objectives, chapter ending case studies of real life situations, quizzes and answer keys.
This is a good general introduction to the business of property management. This textbook includes chapters on 
1. Professional Property Management 
2. Property Management Economics and Planning 
3. Managing Owner Relations 
4. Marketing Management 
5. Managing Leases 
6. Managing Lease Negotiations 
7. Managing Tenant Relations 
8. Managing Maintenance and Construction 
9. Managing Reports and Insurance 
10.Managing the Office 
11.Managing Federal and State Laws 
12-16. Managing Residential/Specialized/Office/Retail/Industrial Property 
17.Managing Life Safety and Environmental Issues 
There are chapter questions with elaborated answers in the back of the book to guide your studies and a pretty decent glossary for many of the business-specific terms. 
Obviously, as a general course, it is not intended to address ANY topic in great detail and it is unlikely that most readers will find a need to cover the management of such a variety of property types. But this is the starting place. 
I have owned and managed rental property and the parts of the book addressing residental property rang true. If you are considering getting into the rental business or property management business, this is a good initial resource.