{"id":150182,"date":"2025-04-18T07:11:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T07:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-change-residential-to-rental-in-sims-4\/"},"modified":"2025-04-18T07:11:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T07:11:44","slug":"how-to-change-residential-to-rental-in-sims-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-change-residential-to-rental-in-sims-4\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change residential to rental in Sims 4?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you tired of managing a residential lot in Sims 4 and looking for a change? Perhaps you’ve decided it’s time to venture into the world of rental properties. Fortunately, transforming a residential lot into a rental in Sims 4 is relatively straightforward. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process step by step.<\/p>\n

**How to change residential to rental in Sims 4?**<\/p>\n

To convert a residential lot into a rental property in Sims 4, follow these simple instructions:<\/p>\n

1. Load the game and select the lot you wish to convert to rental mode.<\/b> You can choose an existing lot from your played households or start a new game and purchase a vacant lot.<\/p>\n

2. Click on the lot to bring up the options menu and select “Manage Worlds.”<\/b> This will take you to the neighborhood screen.<\/p>\n

3. In the neighborhood screen, locate the residential lot that you want to convert to rental. Click on the lot’s icon, and then select “Build\/Buy” in the menu that appears.<\/b> This will allow you to enter build mode for that particular lot.<\/p>\n

4. Once in build mode, click on the “…” icon located in the top-right corner of the screen.<\/b> This will open the advanced build mode options.<\/p>\n

5. Within the advanced build mode options menu, select “Change Lot Type.”<\/b> This will provide you with a list of lot types to choose from.<\/p>\n

6. Scroll through the list and select “Rental.”<\/b> Sims 4 offers various types of rental lots, such as residential rental, apartment complex, or retail rental. Choose the option that suits your preference.<\/p>\n

7. After selecting the rental lot type, click the checkmark or “Confirm” button to save the changes.<\/b> The lot will now be transformed into a rental property.<\/p>\n

8. Return to live mode by clicking on the play button or pressing the “Esc” key.<\/b> Congratulations, you have successfully changed a residential lot to a rental property in Sims 4!<\/p>\n

Now that you know how to convert a residential lot to rental in Sims 4, let’s explore some frequently asked questions regarding this topic:<\/p>\n

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