House Ideas

Before tenants list rental homes for commercial use, they should look closely at their leases, according to Joshua Krefetz, a real estate lawyer at Ligris, a firm in Newton, Mass., who specializes in landlord-tenant litigation. “The laws are different in every state, but the main thing is the language of the lease,” Mr. Krefetz said.

He has not worked on any cases involving disputes arising from this type of short-term rental but explained that, generally, “full disclosure and consent should avoid problems with the landlord.” Hosts should also consider getting liability insurance before listing it, he added, even if they rent rather than own.

Hattie Kolp, 30, a special-education teacher in New York who writes a blog about lifestyle and design, has lived in the same two-bedroom, rent-stabilized apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan since she was 10. She took over the lease from her parents about four

7620 115th Ave., Indianola

This large acreage just outside Indianola has all of the amenities that allow you to experience vacation living right at home.

Outside, enjoy the views on 27 acres, 14.8 of which are in a timber preserve, where you can hunt for deer, turkeys and mushrooms. Fish in your 25-foot pond stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill. A chicken coop and pasture set up for grass-fed angus cattle allow for some hobby farming. And there’s even an RV hookup so you can invite all your friends.

The home itself is an extra-large ranch with character and updates throughout. Five bedrooms make it the perfect place to raise a family or invite family and friends to come stay. The recently remodeled chef’s kitchen features granite countertops, a double oven and other high-end appliances, hickory wood floors, cherry cabinets, a coffee station and a walk-in pantry with a stylish