<prompt> Human: Hey all, I am considering moving into a new apartment with my girlfriend and I have an odd situation. We found a place we really like, but the owner of the condo wants cash and its month-to-month. I assume its to dodge taxes which, honestly, I dont really care about. I would make sure to get a receipt for each months rent. Do you think I should be concerned or walk away from the situation? He wants firstlastsecurity so thats 4.2k upfront. I like the apartment and its pretty cheap compared to other options.Context: I live in NYC Staten Island and I make 70kyear. My girlfriend makes 63kyear. The 1-br apartment is 1,400month. Our studio apartment in the same building is 1,250month. Bonus question: Ive thought about buying my own place because I feel very comfortable financially right now credit score: 732. The relationship between me and my girlfriend is too new to go in on buying a house together. Anyone know enough about NYC or NJ real estate that could clue me in if this is a good idea or not?Thank you all so much for taking the time :  <response>: You should care about him wanting to dodge taxes. Not morally, but as character judgement. If money is more important to him than doing whats right when taxes are concerned, chances are the same applies to when his renters are concerned. 