One of the best aspects of travel is getting to stay in lavish hotels or vacation rentals in far-flung exotic destinations, but for many of us, we end up leaving behind our own cherished home for weeks if not months. Yes, you can simply leave your property vacant while you’re away, but why let your home or apartment sit empty when there are many ways to transform it into a source of income while you’re away. It is after all likely your most valuable asset.