Before leasing your property inspect it for any major problems. This could include roof leaks, faucet leaks, electrical problems, locks on exterior doors, peep holes in all exterior doors, etc.

Clean the inside and outside of the home before showing to prospective tenants.

Look at hiring a Property Management Company for your property. They will handel the screening of the tenants, collecting the rent, schedule repairs, ect.

Makesure your home owners insurance knows you have the home up for rent.

Work with your Management company to makesure the fee you for renting is not out of aline with the market area.

Talk to one of the Agents with Matticks Real Estate, they can help you work through these questions.