Take basic precautions but put him to work.As for claiming it, I would document it as an expense against the property just like any other you have.

The best precautions I think are to watch housing statistics in your local market (your agent can provide you that stuff from previous years) and pay attention to days on market and prices listed vs prices sold for houses in your target areas.

I believe that this is a staple precaution for any adult networking, and I don't understand why a minor would EVER meet someone they met online without their parents, really for any reason. 

I simply stated about REP just as a precaution as I fix A LOT of returns with that issue.

Still, other precautions must be taken.

Tenant agrees to take due precaution against freezing water or waste pipes and stoppage of same in and about said premises.

We already take extra precautions since I am part owner of the company and I am a Realtor.

If so, any precautions I need to take to ensure I don’t have any blowback if he has a change of heart after the deal is done?

One of my tenants in a 4plex bought an inflatable pool and told them politely that I don’t allow those things due to electrical hazard precaution.

Be sure to take precautions not to get paint on hardware and fixtures.Is she a responsible pet owner?