I'd be open to a month to month lease, but I'd still have them go through same screening, same deposit process, and same rules as other tenants.

With Apartments.com I can automate rent payments, have the security deposit paid, and have tenants upload their proof of renter’s insurance.Challenges of living with other roommates and renting by the room When living with roommates there are always challenges.

To avoid her, you can go to the house when you know she'll be at work and can't attend.You also have a time frame to finish the move out inspection and sending her a list of deductions, if any, you are making towards her security deposit.

Also make sure they have the security deposit ...

Has anyone considered security deposit alternatives or security deposit insurance?

You almost certainly will lose any deposit you were required to put up, and depending on where you are attending the court house auction it could be that you lose the full bid amount (might as well just take the property if that is the case).

.- Complete rental license required fixes (if necessary).Leasing:- Create rental policies document, and application document- Create Lease document- Take pictures- Place ads on craigslist and on Zillow- Book showings- Take applications- Screen applicants- Select applicant- sign leases, take deposit- Move-in walk through checklist- Take the family out for diner to celebrate!

My property manager does everything electronically and deposits my money directly into my bank account, so the fact that I now live over 1000 miles away is not an issue.

Free online payment options are available or you could have the tenant set up direct deposit into your account for free.

The security deposit covered damages.