Should you sell it or rent it out?

Should you sell it or rent it out? There are a lot of factors that go into this decision, but one common thing is you need the data to make this decision appropriately. How do you get that data? There are a lot of online sources and you need an opinion from a reputable local real estate agent on top of it. The trick is some real estate agents only want you to sell it, because they want to list the house for you. Make sure you talk to someone that will give you unbiased information. What do you think? Should you sell a house or rent it out?