Inheriting a home often comes during a difficult time, and the decisions that follow can feel overwhelming. Sell it? Move in? Keep it in the family and rent it out? For many heirs in Southeast Michigan, renting the home is an appealing way to hold onto the property while it produces income.

Before you list it, here is what to think through.

Whether you are relocating for work, buying your next home, or holding onto a property as a long-term investment, turning your house into a rental can be a smart move. It also changes your legal, tax, and insurance picture overnight. Many first-time landlords in Novi, Plymouth, and across Southeast Michigan learn these lessons the hard way.

Here are seven things to handle before a tenant ever gets the keys.

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