For every success story you hear, there is another that is frightening. Renting a room to others in your own home is not a decision to be made lightly. Depending on the circumstances, a tenant can add ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The sharing economy has introduced all kinds of services that make being a landlord easier. Thanks in large part to these services ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...