If you’ve ever thought about adding yourself to the 10-12 million landlords in the country, now is the time. While rental properties used to be considered the best option for people with low income levels, that just isn’t the case anymore.

With eviction moratoriums and health concerns complicating rental housing, landlords and tenants ask: how can I protect my housing rights? Here, we take a brief look at the ways in which all sides of the housing equation are staying safe and legally secure.