I live in a one bedroom / one bath apt that I pay $610/month. I decided to post an ad on CL to rent my room out to someone to help with costs. I'll be sleeping on the couch and they'll take over my furnished bedroom. $450/month including utilities (they pay nothing extra, and have access to my wifi and cable). Someone answered my ad and wants to come from the end of the month until next month. We have exchanged a couple of emails, along with adding each other as friends on facebook.com.
I really like the idea of having a roommate, again. I've been living by myself for the past 7 months, and I'll admit it can get pretty quiet at times (I previously lived in a fraternity house where I could ALWAYS find something to do, or someone to hang out with). So the company will be appreciated, providing it's good company.
On the other hand, I realize that this is the internet. Anything could happen, or this guy could be crazy--if not a totally different person than he says he is.
The reason for posting this: I want your input.
Have you done this before? Is this a horrible idea? If you have done this before, how were your experiances? Any advice?
I really like the idea of having a roommate, again. I've been living by myself for the past 7 months, and I'll admit it can get pretty quiet at times (I previously lived in a fraternity house where I could ALWAYS find something to do, or someone to hang out with). So the company will be appreciated, providing it's good company.
On the other hand, I realize that this is the internet. Anything could happen, or this guy could be crazy--if not a totally different person than he says he is.
The reason for posting this: I want your input.
Have you done this before? Is this a horrible idea? If you have done this before, how were your experiances? Any advice?
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