Community Chat

[september]

@kivah    You could go about this via a property management company, and they do the screening and take care of the paperwork.  They do take a cut of the rent, usually 10%.  You can decide if this is worth it, to you.

[ECBG]

When I was student teaching, I and two other student teachers rented rooms from a widow.  I remember we had kitchen privileges.  I don't remember anything other than writing lessen plans.

[happycat]

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@kivah wrote:

If u rent out a room(s) in ur home, which sites have you found to be helpful - ie, Craigslist, Facebook, etc. etc.????

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Air b and b may rent for long term, I am not sure.

My daughter has talked about people doing this and making a lot of money. Good luck, I hope you find someone good.

[GenXmuse]

I'd advertise in student listings for graduate student or professional. Also Zillow lists rooms for rent. Just make sure you do a background check. 

You might consider using your room as an air bnb. 
If you take proper precautions I don't think there is any reason to be overly concerned. 

[chrystaltree]

Of course, there are reasons to be overly concerned about giving some complete stranger access to your home!  In this day, it makes no sense at all.  The risk are just too great.  You especially would not want a college student or any young person!  If you are going to take that risk, look for someone similar to yourself.     

[Snowpuppy]

Do you have garage space to rent if you can't find a boarder?

It's a popular thing to do here. Many people looking to store their snowmobiles, ski doo's or 4wheelers for the off season. 

I have no Next Door here, either. CL can be sketchy but safer than the city.

[GenXmuse]

I have no idea how old you are but maybe the senior center would be a good resource or place of worship if you have one. 

good luck with whatever you decide though 

[lovesrecess]

There are some reputable realtors in our area who sell and lease homes. They also sometimes will match those who can’t afford to rent an entire house to those who have rooms to rent. A reputable way to go as they are thoroughly screened. Stay away from Craigslist. No one reputable is going to be looking for a room to rent there. 

[suzyQ3]

I believe that Airbnb is more for short periods of time.

[Tinkrbl44]

Well, I guess I'm the exception to the rule.  I've had GREAT luck with CL finding roommates, back in the day.  I've also had good luck finding tenants more recently.  Of course, never forget to do the background & credit checks, regardless of where you find potential people.

Never heard of "Next door".