Yes, but only if you have the emotional armor of a medieval knight. Renting out a room is like adopting a roommate with a credit card. It can be wildly profitable, hilariously weird, and occasionally soul-crushing. You’ll get money, maybe a friend, and definitely a few stories to tell at parties.
Just remember: that extra $700 a month will buy you a lot of therapy if you choose the wrong person. So be picky. Be paranoid. And for the final time, make them sign the lease. Your sanity—and your tacos—will thank you.
