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 ...

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 ...

Suzanne Rowan Kelleher covers travel for Forbes. Having trouble paying your mortgage or rent? Airbnb wants you to consider renting out a spare bedroom for extra income. The vacation rental giant is ...