<prompt> Human: I am considering properties to rent as I am about to relocate and start a new career. Property in the area is pretty expensive and would amount to 45-60 of my net salary depending on location, however, I am considering a larger property with an extra room at 70-80 of my net salary and then subletting that room. I would need a 40-50 occupancy rate depends on pricing for this option to be viable. I consider this to be pretty risky as if I dont meet the occupancy rate or get any bookings in a month then I will have only 25 of my net salary to live off. 25 of net salary 5000year.I live in the UK so I have two options for tax, 1 there isnt any tax to be paid on the income from AirBnB if the income is under 7500, 2 pay 20 tax on the profit gained from the venture. Hopefully a 40-50 occupancy rate is obtainable, the AirBnB market in my area is quite strong, although not as strong as other major cities Manchester, Birmingham, London. I have experience using AirBnB and know about digital marketing, so hopefully this should help.I know to start a new venture you have to spend money to make money, and the income that comes from AirBnB will reduce the amount I spend on rent. The rates below also factor in the costs involved in renting a property and being an AirBnB landlord Setup costs, AirBnB costs, insurance etc. These are all estimates but set at my largest estimates. If I get a 0 occupancy rate then I will be spending 70-80 of my net income on rent. If I get a 40-50 occupancy rate then I will be spending 45-60 of my net income on rent. My desired amount to spend on rent. Anything above a 40-50 occupancy rate, I guess can be considered a profit.I wanted to get some input on this idea. Do you think spending this large percentage of my net income on rent is too risky?Assistant: Why dont you just find a decent flatmate to share a 2 bedroom with, which is what most people do? Human: This is my main option, I was considering this because if I obtained 80 occupancy rate, I would be paying significantly less than 50 of the rent. Like most people have stated, AirBnB is guaranteed money, and I would probably end up renting with a flatmate. I was just wondering what other people thought of this idea. Due to the large percentage of my income dedicated to housing I believed this venture leaves me open to much risk.  <response>: Youve also got to bare in mind that there are added necessities that come from air bnb. Youll have to have clean linen and change sheets, towels, toiletries etc. As well as arrange key drop offs and collections from each of the guests everytime someone leaves. Say you get an 80 occupancy, great, what if theyre all short 3 day stays? Youre changing the bed linen and towels twice a week and having to meet to drop off and exchange keys twice a week. Most people arrive during the daytime, will you be around? What if they have any issues? Do you work locally? Are you going to be able to drop everything to go and help? Just get a room mate. 