Well, yes and no.
In 2014 I ran an advert in Craig's List, looking for a room or rooms to rent.
Found a nice arrangement in Marietta, 2 rooms on the garage level in a house where a mother and her 3 sons lived. One bathroom upstairs shared by all (the mother had her own b'room)
This worked quite well for about 8 months, however that whole time the middle son (18 yrs old at the time) broke into my rooms at least 2 times that I know of, he sold his mom's blower and lawnmower (that I was using to keep the place nice, not part of my rental agreement, I'm just that kinda guy)
The last time he broke in, he stole my TV, some computer gear, and close to $100 USD of loose coin.
My point is in bringing this up, you never know what you're going to get.
My friend from NY was not a TOTAL stranger; we'd been friends for over 10 yrs online.
I don't think I can face that with a total stranger. Not yet. I still need the company and help around the place, and that little bit of income would help make buying stuff for the house that much easier.
Still thinking @stevenson7
Oh wow. What' a douche the kid was. I'm so sorry you had to go through all that.
You're right anyways, Can't really allow random strangers in. I see why you felt bad over your NY bud.
I do still pray and hope for the best for you.
"The Kid" has now spend several years in prison.
Not because of me, 'tho I did call the cops, and I did file a report.
I also cleaned up the glass when he kicked in the sliding door of HIS MAMA'S house,
I cam home from a weekend away at a family reunion. (this was the first break in)
I didn't notice anything at first, but when I went to set my stuff from the trip on my bed, I pulled the covers back and there were odd stains there.
Now, I have been known to eat in bed, and I've been known to be sloppy. None of that seemed right, but I moved on.
That night, when I went to GO to bed, it collapsed partially. A couple of slats were broken.
The damned FU__Ker had used my bed to get him a piece of ASS in before he robbed me.
Never told his mama about that part.