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How can I protect myself when renting a house to someone?

People make it seem like owning a rental is easy money. But what about people that don't pay? Squatters? Bad tenants? Or what if the tenant just leaves? How do I protect myself when owning a rental? I'm also worried about owning a rental and not getting a tenant. I could float the mortgage for a while, but not that long. I worry that this could ruin me financially rather than be beneficial. Any advice is appreciated.

Asked by Hannah | New Buffalo, MI | 12-13-2023 | 882 Views | Renting | Updated 2 years ago

Does Titusville Florida get a lot of hurricanes ?

I’m looking to move to plant city or Titusville Florida, how’s the weather all year round? Do they get a lot of hurricanes ?

Asked by Doreen Ryder | Plant City, FL | 09-18-2023 | 869 Views | Renting | Updated 2 years ago

How is owning better than renting?

I rent and it's nice to not worry about fixing anything. But people keep telling me I should own a place. How is owning better than renting?

Asked by Chase | Boulder, CO | 06-12-2023 | 1,363 Views | Renting | Updated 2 years ago

How do I rent back my house after it's sold?

How do I rent back my house after it's sold? I'm hoping to sell and then stay for a couple weeks to do work on a new place. What are strategies for negotiating this?

Asked by Steve | Phoenix, AZ | 06-09-2023 | 1,095 Views | Renting | Updated 2 years ago

Thoughts on rent to own?

Hi, I've heard of rent to own. How does rent to own work? Is it still an option? How would I find a rent to own property?

Asked by Draymond | Aurora, IL | 06-07-2023 | 1,282 Views | Renting | Updated 2 years ago

If my landlord sells the house will I be forced to move?

My landlord is selling, do I have to move? I have about 6 months left on my lease and I've lived here for years. I don't know what the buyers plans are. If the buyer doesn't want renters, will I be forced to move?

Asked by Miguel | Houston, TX | 06-07-2023 | 1,047 Views | Renting | Updated 2 years ago

Is it feasible to find rental home 2 wks before movein date?

I am moving from Pennsylvania to Murfreesboro, Tennessee. My current rent contract ends June 18, so I'm really hoping to be able to move in to a rental home June 19 or 20 if possible. However, with my work schedule, the only possible opportunity I will have to visit the area in person and see homes is May 28 through June 3. I realize this is really cutting it close, as I've been reading that general rule of thumb is to start looking 30-45 days in advance. I have asked my current landlord to extend by 1 week, but not sure yet if this will be possible. I would like to use a realtor, my hope being that this will expedite process of finding a home within that 1 week opportunity (I'm sure I would end up wasting a lot of time trying to do it myself through Zillow or something). So my question really is, is this timeline feasible or am I setting myself up for failure by trying to make this work? I have a pretty good idea of what I'm looking for, Zillow suggests there are plenty of options that fit the bill in the area - if there was a suitable place found in that week I am visiting Tennessee, can the rest of the process of finalizing the contract be completed in the remaining 2 weeks? Anything you could share would be much appreciated.

Asked by Andrew Thomson | Murfreesboro, TN | 03-10-2023 | 1,406 Views | Renting | Updated 3 years ago

Should I sell my house or rent it out?

Housing prices around me seem to be going down, but we'd like to move. Should we just rent our house and wait for the future to sell it? Is there anything we should watch out for?

Asked by Maggie W | Charleston, SC | 12-28-2022 | 1,541 Views | Renting | Updated 3 years ago

I have a h.v.c housing voucher which houses do I qualify fo?

I have a h.v.c housing voucher

Asked by Anonymous | Memphis, TN | 01-01-2023 | 716 Views | Renting | Updated 3 years ago

First time buyer or rent to own?

I am homeless due to rental assistance expiring I need a home now

Asked by Anonymous | Lindale, TX | 07-18-2021 | 994 Views | Renting | Updated 3 years ago