When it comes to finding the perfect roommate, many renters assume that their closest friends would automatically make the best candidates.
But likeability isn't the same thing as compatibility, which is the key to a successful roommate relationship. Rooming with a friend can work, but only if you're both on the same page about issues such as paying your rent on time, sharing expenses, cleaning your apartment, how often you'll invite guests over, and how quiet or noisy you'll agree to be during the day and night.
What types of people, then, generally make the best roommate candidates? Find out with this handy guide.
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