{"id":4946,"date":"2024-07-31T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/31\/should-you-rent-out-or-sell-your-house\/"},"modified":"2024-07-31T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T10:30:00","slug":"should-you-rent-out-or-sell-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/31\/should-you-rent-out-or-sell-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Figuring out what to do with your house when you\u2019re ready to move<\/a> can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a question many homeowners face, and the answer isn\u2019t always straightforward. Whether you\u2019re curious about the potential income from renting or worried about the responsibilities of being a landlord, there\u2019s a lot to consider.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s walk through some key questions to ask to help you make the best decision for your situation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Is Your House a Good Fit for Renting?<\/strong><\/h4>\nEven if you\u2019re interested in becoming a landlord, your current house might not be ideal for renting. Maybe you\u2019re moving far away<\/a>, so keeping up with the ongoing maintenance would be a hassle, the neighborhood isn\u2019t great for rentals, or the house needs significant repairs before you could rent it out.<\/p>\n
If any of this sounds like it might apply, selling<\/a> might be your best option.<\/p>\n
Are You Ready for the Realities of Being a Landlord?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Managing a rental property isn\u2019t just about collecting rent checks. It\u2019s a time-consuming and sometimes challenging job.<\/p>\n
For example, you may get calls from tenants at all hours of the day with maintenance requests. Or you may find a tenant causes damage you have to repair<\/a> before the next lease starts. You may even have to deal with people falling behind on payments or breaking their lease early. Investopedia<\/em><\/a> <\/em>highlights:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt isn\u2019t difficult to find horror stories of landlords troubled with more headaches than profits. Before deciding to rent, consider talking to other landlords and doing a detailed cost analysis. You might find that selling your home is a better financial decision and less stressful.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Do You Have a Good Understanding of What It\u2019ll Cost?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
If you\u2019re thinking about renting out your home primarily to generate extra income, remember that there are additional costs you\u2019ll want to plan for. As an article from Bankrate <\/em>explains:<\/p>\n
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Mortgage and Property Taxes:<\/strong> You still need to pay these expenses, even if the rent doesn\u2019t cover all of it.<\/li>\n
Insurance:<\/strong> Landlord insurance costs about 25% more than regular home insurance, and it\u2019s necessary to cover damages and injuries.<\/li>\n
Maintenance and Repairs:<\/strong> Plan to spend at least 1% of the home\u2019s value annually, more if the home is older.<\/li>\n
Finding a Tenant:<\/strong> This involves advertising costs and potentially paying for background checks.<\/li>\n
Vacancies:<\/strong> If the property sits empty between tenants, you\u2019ll lose rental income.<\/li>\n
Management and HOA Fees:<\/strong> A property manager can ease the burden, but typically charges about 10% of the rent. HOA fees are an additional cost too, if applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBottom Line<\/h3>\n
To sum it all up, selling<\/a> or renting out your home is a personal decision that depends on your circumstances. Whatever you decide, taking the time to evaluate your options will help you make the best choice for your future.<\/p>\n
Make sure to weigh the pros and cons carefully and consult with professionals so you feel supported and informed as you make your decision. A real estate agent<\/a> can be a great person to go to for advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Figuring out what to do with your house when you\u2019re ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth? It\u2019s a question many homeowners face, and the answer isn\u2019t always straightforward. Whether you\u2019re curious […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4947,"comment_status":"registered_only","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[12],"tags":[29,27,20,18,28],"class_list":["post-4946","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-real-estate-insight","tag-idaho-real-estate","tag-north-idaho-homes","tag-rain-silverhawk","tag-real-estate","tag-sandpoint-idaho"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t