Look at the ads in the paper to determine what you can get for a room in your area. If there are several ads, renting rooms is probably common, and you’ll be able to get numerous calls off of a two-day ad. Weekends seem to be the best time to run your ads.
How do you choose a renter? Use your intuition, and have a list of questions to ask. Take notes. Where does he/she work? What is there phone number? What family can you call in an emergency?
You have to decide what you want for house rules, and be clear about what they are to avoid any issues. I personally won’t allow pets, smoking in the house, or late-night noise. Everyone does their own dishes, and keeps any mess in their rooms.
