The idea of making money on the side from owning a rental property can be very appealing, especially if you view the venture as a possible way to quit your day job eventually or subsidize your income when you retire. But becoming a landlord is not for the faint of heart. Nor is it guaranteed to be profitable right away. A lot goes into making it so over time. To see if you’re cut out for the challenge, here are four questions to ask yourself before getting into the business (and it is a business) of being a landlord.

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