Practical, self-service help for first-time Bay Area landlords.
TenantsLandlordsShared housingThe specific patterns — in messages, in references, in what someone won't answer — that predict a bad roommate arrangement, and how many flags is actually too many.
What house hacking actually means, how FHA financing changes the math, and how to check whether it pencils out for a specific Bay Area property.
LandlordsShared housingLegal & ComplianceYou're not a landlord in the ownership sense, but the law treats you like one to your subtenant — what changes about consent, liability, and rent when you're subletting a room you rent.
LandlordsFirst-Time LandlordThe steps that come before screening even starts — deciding how to structure the arrangement, what your listing needs, and a realistic timeline from decision to move-in.
LandlordsShared housingLegal & ComplianceWhether your rental is exempt from SF rent control, and why that doesn't automatically mean you can end a roommate arrangement whenever you want.
LandlordsScreening & SafetyThe actual question bank to have ready before you start messaging applicants — money, compatibility, and Bay Area-specific practical questions like parking and commute.
LandlordsScreening & SafetyA practical guide to screening a roommate in the Bay Area — what to ask, what's legal to check, and the red flags that actually matter before they move in.