For three years now I have lived alone. I have enjoyed living alone. But I think I've gotten back to the point where I would be comfortable living with other people again. I've changed a lot in those three years, particularly with respect to socialization. And I am going to buy a house pretty soon that very likely is going to be more space than I currently need. Unfortunately none of my friends need a room, so I am looking elsewhere.
So, that said... has anyone here rented out rooms in their house before, to someone you didn't know beforehand? If so, could you tell me how you went about finding them? Or if you have suggestions, that'd be nice too. I'm looking for younger people (20s-early 30s) who are mature. Perhaps that's too much to ask (sigh).
My thoughts lie mostly along posting want ads for roommates at the University of Colorado campus and on Craigslist. Then I would basically do an interview.. email screen, then dinner, then decide. Obviously there'd be a point where they get to see where they'd be living. On that subject it'd be nice to hear how others handled contracts, issues when they came up, etc.
Suggestions/comments greatly appreciated. Thanks!