Inheriting a home with no mortgage can be a major boost to your finances. However, there’s a notable caveat: Deciding how to make the most of the inheritance can be really stressful. Jasmin is one of many Americans in this hypothetical situation. Must Read Her mom passed away, leaving Jasmin — an only child — with a fully-paid off home valued at $300,000 and the common dilemma of deciding whether to sell the property or rent it out. On paper, Jasmin is fortunate. Many Americans inherit much less — the ...