Renting often comes with negatives that far outweigh the positives, and landlords don�t realize until it�s too late, and they�ve already lost money and time.
Let�s say you have two homes–your primary residence, and your beach house on the shore. �While you�re not using your secondary home, it�s possible that you rent it out to tenants throughout the year. �However, you may be finding that renting out your property is becoming more trouble than it’s worth. �Renting often comes with negatives that far outweigh the positives, and landlords don�t realize until it�s too late, and they�ve already lost money and time. �It�s no secret–selling your property is better than renting it out, every time. �Here�s why.
Tax Breaks
If you�ve lived in a home for several years, especially if you�re a married couple, you can have up to $500,000 in capital gains, tax free. �But this only applies if the property in question was your primary residence for two to five years. �Renting out a secondary property means you may be subject to taxes on those gains later on, when you do decide to sell. �Selling �your property in this case is especially useful if, for whatever reason, you�re moving primary residences; selling your current primary residence is your best bet, in terms of taxes.
Renting Damages
There are many factors when you rent out that could cause a negative flow of cash; from tenants not paying on time, to mortgage payments, to times when the property will be vacant. �Sometimes, security deposits don�t cover all the damages. �Even eviction can be a costly, timely process. �Is renting your property out worth these risks? �The cash flow and reserve needed in order to rent out a property is disproportionate to the gains. �Selling, once again, is king.
Stress of Being a Landlord
The job of a landlord is no easy task. �You need to be on call constantly, for maintenance and other issues that a tenant needs you to take care of. �Not to mention, collecting rent, maintaining an extra home, and paying an extra mortgage are all included in your stress level. �Being a landlord is hard work, and the gains hardly outweigh the costs.
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