I was a landlord elsewhere for over 25 years. More expense and work than you expect. The gain would be in appreciation and/or whether you will retain the property for your own use. If you keep the property for a long time, it can pay off. The other element is your tolerance for tenants. People who rent here, for the most part, are pretty easy on a house. I was glad to get out of the “landlord” business, a title I do not wish to retain. However, the market here is different now then it was five years ago when I first came and the rental market may be plenty crowded with all the new construction.
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