If you want to live with roommates, you should vet them beforehand to see if they would good to live with. Think of it like a potential date, this is someone who you will live with constantly. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you find a good roommate.
-Have an interview with them.
-If they're already living in the location, ask the landlord about the roommate
-Save up some money in case anything happens to the roommate
-Do a background check. Below is a guide for how to do so.
Background check guide - (Background check guide PDF Backup)
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