A house rental will require regular maintenance and attention. Be prepared to use qualified professionals when needed.

Have your house rental pre installed with a Cable/DSL service will make your house more rentable and avoid tenants drilling holes in your walls.

Although a bit more expensive than a mortgage renting a house is a very feasible option.

When renting a house check your city or town regulations. There may be rules on which rooms in a house may be used for renting.

The main disadvantage to renting a house is that the rent you pay goes to the owner of the property and nothing is for yourself is gained other than a place to live.

When renting a house find time to walk through the property with the landlord and make a written note of anything that looks out of order before signing a tenancy agreement.

Be aware that renting a house will not give you a license to do as you please. You must comply with your tenancy agreement.

To keep costs down before committing to a mortgage, consider renting a house.

If managed properly renting a house can be profitable and rewarding.

Many rental houses are bought in areas that have a consistent supply of tenants and are rented out for much more than the cost of the mortgage.