House Hacking with Mother in Law Suite?

[Cody Pauly]

Good evening and happy new years eve! I recently purchased my first property and I plan on house hacking by renting out the mother in law suite in the lower level of the property. The property is zoned as a single family home so technically it is only one unit. I am wondering if renting out the mother in law suite would require me to obtain a rental license? I am essentially renting it out as a spare bedroom (tenant will have keys to the upper level of the house as well/will have access to the whole property). The property is located in North Saint Paul, MN for reference. I am assuming that I will not need a rental license in this scenario, but I want to make sure I am doing everything correctly. Thank you all! Wishing everyone the best as we head into 2021!

[Brian Hatcher]

@Cody Pauly Cody, I also have a home with a separate living unit that is zoned as a SFH. Since it is zoned as a SFH it is no different than renting a room of your own home out.

I hope this helps, and Happy New Year.