
Saving Your Time, Money and Possible Heartache While Seeking Out Roommates in Portland
Roommates save time. They help us save money. They can also cause possible heartaches. If you have found the ideal home but can't shell out that kind of money then it's either time to move on or look out for a roommate. Roommates come in all kinds.
A few things to keep in mind before sharing rent, daily expenses and space with a total stranger are:
- Compatibility - are you a party person or a homebody?
- Smoking Status - smokers usually don't mind smoking while it can cause a lot of trouble for a non smoker in the same situation.
- Employment - people with steady employment make better roommates in the long term since rent and utility commitments are guaranteed to an extent.
Bulletin boards in your workplace, internet websites, local newspapers classifieds can help attract the right audience. Some of these online sites are:
http://www.tenantplus.com/roommates/OREGON-Roommates/

