How do you protect yourself when househacking?

[Alec Jacobs]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if you guys have any info/experience about living with tenants and how to screen them among other things.

I heard about initially having a short lease to kind of feel out tenants (specifically if you live with them as a househack/rent by the room) but I was wondering if any of you have any other systems you use or things not to do. 

Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks!

[Jake Andronico]

@Alec Jacobs

I'm not a lawyer, but my understanding is that when you live in the property, you have a lot more choice. 

I use Turbotenant to screen tenants, collect rents, upload leases, etc. It's a phenomenal platform (not affiliated in any way).