10/28/2026
Jodi Drost shared some good information about a question that comes up quite a bit!
Your house isn't selling as quickly as you hoped. So, should you just rent it out instead? It's a question more homeowners are asking. And the numbers show just how common this backup plan is becoming.
According to Parcl, about 9% of homes currently listed for rent were originally listed for sale.
That's a lot of homeowners becoming landlords when selling didn't go according to plan.
But before you trade your "For Sale" sign for a "For Rent" sign, there's something worth considering.
Being a landlord isn't always the easy passive income opportunity it sounds like.
Landlord insurance typically costs about 25% more than regular homeowners insurance. Property management can eat up around 10% of your rental income.
And that's before unexpected repairs, vacancies, or late-night maintenance calls.
Suddenly, renting might not look quite as simple.
Now, that doesn't mean renting is a bad idea. For some homeowners, it's absolutely the right move.
But if selling is what you really want, don't give up on that plan just yet.
Sometimes, the difference between a house that sits and one that sells comes down to the changing the strategy.
Thinking about renting your house because selling feels harder than expected? Send a message. Let's compare the numbers and figure out which option actually makes the most sense for you.
