I specialize in creative rental investments such as STR & co-living. 

I think this arrangement can suit both parties, he wasnt going to be able to keep the house but can still live there for super cheap.

He did extra lawnwork and was a great neighbor too have.

(I lived in Houston for 29 years--last place was the Rice Lofts downtown.  

Just thank your deity that you don’t live in a rent controlled city/state.

Politely and clearly, make it extra clear that all information will be verified including income prior to the signing of any lease.  

@Jarrod OchsenbeinIt's great to hear that you are succeeding with the co-living model.

However, it's a deal in a different state and during the Facetime showing, I could tell the tenants were gross and makes me think they don't care about taking care of the place or their living conditions.

I live in Glastonbury and many of my clients are buying and selling in East Hartford and the surrounding areas.

Now, three years later, my tenant reported cracks in every room—paint cracking and full-line cracks in the bathroom, living room, and bedroom (walls, ceiling).A drywall contractor looked at it and said it’s normal wear and tear, but I’m concerned since it’s in every room.