Should You Rent Your Home?
Thinking of renting your home? Where do you start?
Get the house in shape, including interior and exterior painting and patching, carpet cleaning, ensure HVAC system works well and that there are no roof leaks,
It’s not essential to hire a property manager, but it can make life easier, especially if you move out of the area. Interview at least three companies. Ask about accreditation, customer service, references, tenant screening, experience, vacancy rates, maintenance, monthly reporting, handling evictions, insurance, fee structure, and inspection of the property.
A property management company can research prices in your area, or you can hire a real estate agent to rent the property but you manage it.