Are you considering renting a room in your home for some extra income? Are you currently renting a room, but would like to improve your experience and income? The idea of inviting a stranger to live with you can be daunting: What if something goes wrong? What if you don't get along, or if landlord-tenant conflicts develop? What about maintaining your privacy, safety and control of your home?

These concerns keep many people from the extra income that subletting a room offers...and the process certainly can be complicated. It doesn't, however, need to be intimidating.

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