Why to Consider Renting Your Home If You Can't Sell It

Selling at all, let alone getting an acceptable price, can be a real challenge nowadays, but don’t write off the possibility of renting out your home instead.  In this video from CBS MoneyWatch, Ray Martin discusses the pros and cons of becoming a landlord, including tax breaks and maintenance requirements.  Don't miss the helpful tips about the advantages of renting starting at the 00:19 mark. There is also valuable information at the 0:54 mark to consider that may prove negative when becoming a landlord, such as ongoing responsibility of the property both physically and monetarily. Watch this now, and decide if renting could be the right choice for you.