away have made it easier than ever for homeowners to rent out their houses, that's what motivated fred nelsonbode. >> i bought this as a vacation home. the thought of renting it to others made perfect sense. that was a no brainer to be able to list it on a site and let other people enjoy it as well. >> the market is strong according to survey. 75% of the people who have never used a home stay say they'd consider trying it. how to start renting your home, consumer report says the first thing to do is make sure it's legal. >> vacation rentals aren't legal everywhere. you've got to look into the local laws before you list your home. >> the city hall can tell you what's legal in your area and consider a call to your insurance agent and your accountant. >> when you're renting your hoenl, you'ress to think about things like the insurance you need and whether or not you'll owe taxes on the income you'll earn. >> fred nelson, as long as renters keep coming, he'll keep posting it online. >> i listed it two weeks ago and it's booked for the entire summer. >> now, consumer reports also said outfitting y

. >> that allowed fred nelson so rent out his catskill abode. >> i bought it for vacation and to renta know brainer to list it on a site and let people enjoy it as well. >> and the market is strong. 75% of people that never used a home stay said they would consider trying it. how to start renting out your home. consumer reports says that the first thing to do is make sure it's legal. >> it's not legal everywhere have you to look into the local laws before you list your home. your city hall could tell what you is legal in your area, the legal in philadelphia but limits and considerations. consider a call to your insurance agent and accountant. >> have you to think about the type of insurance you need and whether or not you'll owe taxes on the income you earn. >> as far as fred nelson if the renters come he will continue renning it. >> i listed it a couple of weeks ago and it's rented all summer it's a way to pay the mortgage. >> and outfitting your home with a keyless lock and a reliable coffee machine and comfortable mattress make it's a more desirable rental and we put requirements o

. >> reporter: as for fred nelson, as long as renters keep coming he'll keep posting online.ted two weeks ago, it's booked for the entire summer. it's a nice way to supplement income and help defray the mortgage quite frankly. >> reporter: consumer reports said outfitting your home with a keyless lock and reliable coffee machine and comfortable mattress makes it more desirable. we have short term rental requirements in philadelphia, at 6abc.com. >> nydia han channel 6 "action news." >> much more coming up on "action news." matt o'donnell gets behind the wheel of one of the fastest cars on the road. we have a preview of a super car show that allows you to get up close and personal with sweet rides. >>> tom cruise fights off a ancient egyptian princess. we have a a remake of the mummy, we're coming right back. and only $5 more per month for the second year. get fios gigabit connection for $79.99 with tv, hbo for 1 year and multi-room dvr service for 2 years. all with a 2-year agreement. switch now at fiosgigabit.com. the toothpaste that helpstax, prevent bleeding gums. if you s