Personally, I'd be nervous to not get some type of deposit from my guest because I like for them to have "skin in the game" 

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

Buying an renting is a great way to build wealth and get some skin in the game in investing.

So in that case, a capital contribution from you does make sense.Typically investors want to see you have what's called: "skin in the game" This is because when you have something to risk, they feel more comfortable you'll see the deal through.

If you're the first one, soft, tell them you're the PM but my advise would be to actually get a good PM.If you have the tough skin, no need to lie.

You can hire an agent just to show and be a body if they are willing, While its not perfect, ChatGPT is a great tool to ask initial questions and get a launching pad (always verify what it tells you)  - @Drew Sygit - Good point about getting someone to help you with screening if they dont have any "skin in the game" so to speak.

You had to have skin in the game .

After a couple of years of this I decided that people who didn't have any skin in the game didn't take it seriously and had no reason to NOT waste my valuable time. 

Talk about having no skin in the game!  

Each background check/credit check is $29 per renter via Zillow, so they have some skin in the game.