<prompt> Human: My boyfriend and I are looking at buying a house. Even if we dont get the one we are looking at now, whichever home we would buy weve agreed it makes sense for me to be the buyer as I would get the first time home buyer perks. I have almost zero debt and my credit scores are all excellent. We would both be able to contribute to part or all of pretty much any mortgage payment and I am eligible for any Veterans benefitsloans.I do understand the loan would be in my name, at the end of any day all of that onus would be on me, however what is the best arrangement payment, deed, etc. to keep everything as clear cut as possible for both of us for any eventuality? I read so many horror stories on this sub about unmarried couples buying homes together and I completely understand the need to go into an arrangement like this as logically not emotionally as possible. Edit: thank you all very much for your responses, seems like there is a good consensus to proceed with clear communication and for us to be on the same legalfinancial game plan.  <response>: Youre smart, unlike many in this sub. Id think simply getting a lease drawn up with him paying you rent would be a good way to go. 