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I just got a consulting offer to work overseas and that means that I probably won’t be in the country for about 6 months and possibly longer. The problem is that I just settled into my brand new beautifully renovated apartment and I terrified to think about subletting it. It is a very large 2 bedroom in nothern Park Slope with access to the back yard and with all the details carefully thought-out as I thought I will be living here for many years to come. With this new consulting gig looming I am thinking of subletting my new place as I can’t afford not having it paid for. But it is a tough thought given how much energy I gave to renovate the place and make it my own.

I wanted to know if people have advice on my situation. What precautions I need to take when subletting my new place, how much deposit I need to ask, how i can prevent big damage to my new place, etc, etc, etc. Is it a worthwhile effort at all or should I just swallow paying for my apartment and keep it unoccupied. Also, should I use an agency or try to sublet it on my own.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you