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Are you thinking about renting out your home? Here are some pointers to help you run a successful rental:

  • Study landlord-tenant law. Read up on fair housing and landlord-tenant law to avoid accusations of discrimination or of uninhabitable living
  • Screen tenants. Establish a uniform standard for screening your tenants. This helps avoid unintentional discrimination and can save you from having to deal with a tenant who doesn’t reliably pay
  • Stay professional. Keep a professional distance from tenants. Becoming too friendly with your tenants makes enforcing your rent agreement
  • Select a property management strategy. Will you hire a property manager to make things easier? Or manage the property yourself to save money? There are numerous benefits and disadvantages to

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