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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover residential real estate, including buying, selling and trends. Choosing to rent out a spare room in your home to make ends ...

Home sharing, where an owner rents an extra bedroom to a nonfamily member, is being touted as an affordable housing option It can help owners with their expenses such as mortgage debt and maintenance ...

Renting out your home to earn some extra cash? Make sure you properly report your income to avoid being caught in an IRS nightmare. Deciding to rent out a part of your home is an exciting step toward ...

QUESTION: I live in a three-bedroom, three-bath home with a homeowner association. I leased a single room to a friend and asked the HOA to provide a parking permit so he could park in the community.

Renting a room from a stranger is a different experience than renting a whole apartment. Here’s how to stay safe. On paper this isn’t much different than renting an apartment with some rent-sharing ...

If you're of a certain age, the staccato piano lines that open the Odd Couple theme song call up fond memories of the 1970s TV show, in which neatnik Felix tries the patience of his sloppy housemate, ...