If you don't have to rent, don't. I have rented many places and the state of them was horrible.
On the other side, I'm a responsible renter and have always left a place better than it was when I moved in.
I was treated with disrespect by property managers immediately, before they knew me. I wanted to show them pictures of my beautiful home I left, which was spotless. (or any of the homes I bought)
I mean, I had almost white beige carpet that was spotless!!!
I think the problem here (OR) is the month to month rent. I think anyone can move into a home and destroy it in a month and leave. Where I come from, ND, you had to sign a year lease.
You may choose to lease your property that way. There are some here that do. Get first, last month, and a hefty deposit. Make sure it is all legal.