You need an anonymous cover business or a 3rd party to route it through. As I've never heard of a cashiers check being made out to cash. Or you could apply it directly to some big bill you have.

Bad idea, sweetie. Cashier's checks are easily forged

and as a newbie indy, you will be a potential target for any number of slimy guys trying to get over on you.  

As a veteran provider, I urge you to accept cash only. When you DO want to accept deposits, open a bank account in a business name, make deposits into it so you establish a pattern of revenue, and then get a credit card account with Square or Pay Anywhere under the same business name.  

It's a bit of work, yes, but you will establish yourself as a legitimate business, you can pay taxes on that income, invest that income and set yourself up for a future that won't be held hostage by years of cash-only income, stuffed under a mattress.

best of luck to you, darling!

Tabu of S FL

For deposits I prefer Green dot and so far I haven't received a complaint!
The card can be purchased almost from any type of super market/ drug store.. That is CVS/ Walgreens.
The client would load the card there and call you to provide you the number which goes on YOUR
Credit card thus... None of his info nor you giving him your name!! Works perfectly

request blank money orders, that way you can fill them out yourself and use them to pay rent or your Macy's card.

Otherwise no money. Moreover, potential for other troubles as the bank sees fit including, forgery charges. Same goes for Money Order