I could add this metric later and see which conclusions regarding the Worcester market it supports.

I've come to the conclusion after reading all these great responses that I should focus my energy on getting a well written enforceable lease and do my due diligence on the screening process, rather than try to cover myself with a month to month lease.

I am not sure if it is proper to revive this thread or start another but since I wanted to explore your comments (most of which I agree with though I do not agree with your conclusion) I have chosen the former path.

How did you come to that conclusion?

Just in case any other foreign investors find this thread, the conclusion is that the IRS system in this area is completely broken.

I may be jumping to conclusions, but late payments seem to have decreased since changing to Cozy, I am assuming housemates being able to see that someone hasn't paid is a deterrent.

If someone actually shows up to the showing, there aren't any immediate red flags from our perspective, and they are seriously interested, we send them the link to the application at the conclusion of the showing.

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We are exactly in the same boat as you but in 2019 :)We came to the same conclusion with options 1 and 2, since we are out of state with a 9-5 busy job, time is a luxury for us.