Read the contract thoroughly. Don’t miss even a single point. Remember, you are choosing a housing option ‘online’. It may, or may not, turn out to be the same. Although, the chances of it not being the same as advertised are slim.Does it require a security deposit? Or do you have to pay rent in advance?What if you do not like the home once you actually reach there? Or if you do not like the locality? Or perhaps you found a better option? Can you demand reimbursement of the security deposit/advance rent in such an instance? There is only one solution to these questions – Clarify the contract details well in advance, of course, before choosing one and making payment.