While institutional investors continue to flock to the booming single-family rental market, a Realtor.com survey reminds us that by and large, this remains an industry populated by mom-and-pop homeowners.

Recent homebuyers are overwhelmingly open to using their home as a way to generate income and offset expenses, according to its latest survey.

While many owners are using traditional methods such as taking on a roommate, some are also employing more creative tactics when it comes to generating income from their home, such as renting out their outdoor space or parking spot or listing the home as a vacation rental.

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