I have a BIG decision to make

sharing YOUR home is a big deal. make sure that you meet the person who will be renting it so that you can get a feel of what they are all about. you still run a chance of getting someone not "just" right for you, but, IMO, you would be running a greater risk of that happening by letting someone move in cold, without a meet. there are enough people in this country that need homes, take care of them before you look to outside countries. good luck to you.

Well if it were I, I would wait. People genuinely scare me, I don't put nothing pass them. So when it comes to a roommate, a person who will be alone with me and have access to my stuff, I got to be very picky about it. However only you can figure out what you think is best. I understand you need a roommate to help with costs, so considering that I reckon it just depends on how much of a risk are you willing to take? At least renting to someone in town better your chances of finding them through relatives and friends should they skip out on rent.

The response in #4 above certainly did deserve the Best Response. They gave some very good advice, which I hope you will follow. After watching all the "judge so-and-so" shows that are on TV now, I can tell you it is very important that you have a written contract and have it signed by both of you. This will help in the event you need to sue them for some reason. I sure wish you luck in finding the right roommate. Just be sure to set down the rules in writing.

You might be best off waiting until you meet someone that you are comfortable with. If you have had hundreds of requests, surely there will be one that you are comfortable with and who will be a reliable roommate. At any rate, don't put yourself in a bad situation - take the time to find a good match to you.

I think you better look for new one that of course will in this few days. No need to rush in making conclusion to get the right person as you like and feel right. In fact, waiting for only another one week is not a long time.

I think I would wait and find someone you can see in person. You never know who you are talking to over the internet. It could be a killer or anybody. You have to be careful, see the renter in person and make your decision from that. It could also be a little kid joking over the internet.

i have the same problem like you... i just bought a house and i am thinking of renting a room as well to somebody to help us with our mortgage... but i don't want to take the risk of renting it to a wrong person and regret it in the end... so me and my hubby are still discussing it until now... we still appreciate our privacy better than money... so i will suggest that you wait and choose very carefully until you find the right person... good luck...

Well personally I think you should wait until someone comes along that you feel totally comfortable with. Your new flat-mate is going to be very close to you at all times, and will have certain access to your personal stuff. Therefore, you need to be 100% sure you can trust them and feel comfortbale and at ease with them. I would not feel comfortble letting a complete stranger share my home with me - especially a guy if I was a single girl living alone. I would prefer to meet that person at least once first. I'm sure the right person will come along. How about asking through work or old school/college friends, as at least you may have some common ground with your new flat-mate that way. Good luck.

Wait. Keep interviewing people. You shouldn't pick a person over the net or try to make it work with a person that doesn't feel right.Keep looking, you will find someone. Good Luck.

First of all you have to decide if you are more comfortable with a male or a female, this is the first decision to make. After that you need to decide what ges do you want, and then to see if it is a person that likes to party, or a person that seats at home all day. You need to see if the person has a job, a steady one, so he or she would be able to pay you the rent, and then to just sit and talk with him or her, and see if she or him, lived in the past with other roommates, and see what is the reactions that he has when he speaks about his x-roommates, that would tell you alote. You need to see if you feel comfortable with the person. There is no rule book for choosing a roommate, but those are part of the important things. I know that i have interviewed alote of people as roommates, and one time i talked to someone on the phone and he told me, do not worry it is going to be alright between us, we could sense each other on the phone, and for the first time i gave an OK to a person that i never saw until he came to live with me as a roommate. but we turned out to be best friends for years after. But then again, there are no real rules, just fallow what you feel.

Having a roommate is a big decision and I would definitely take my time to acquire the right person that fits your needs. Living day to day with someone is very, very different than an occasional visit. So my advice is to take your time and get exactly what you want. Do not compromise - that is the way towards unhappiness. sunny waters

just be careful in choosing ok?...i guess you need to find someone with your same gender...it would be safer...i guess.. keep smiling...:D