For military families who PCS, it makes sense to continue owning a home when you leave a duty station… as long as you can find renters who will cover your mortgage. When a rental property is managed correctly, it allows the owners to break even or make a profit on home expenses. This allows them to buy or rent at future duty stations. However, keeping your home as a rental property is a risk. For tips on how to manage a rental property, see this Spousebuzz post.