Make sure the person has a steady income – You don’t need to exchange tax returns, but if someone says they’re a “freelance writer” or “DJ,” I think it behooves you to find out a little more about what they do to earn a living before you sign on the dotted line. You have to make sure they can come up with the dough every month, not most months, not, “I’ll owe you for last month dude. I’m tired, going back to bed. If Caitlin calls, take a message, OK?” Every month means
every month.