I'm Thinking Of Advertising For A Roommate But What Should I Look For In Potential Applicants?

Everybody looks for different things when it comes to a roommate and generally it all depends upon your reasons for needing a roommate in the first place as to what you should look for. For example, if you are basically just lonely and you are looking for somebody to talk to and hang around with, you will want to look for somebody with certain interests. It is pointless moving somebody in who you are not going to get along with as sharing a house is completely personal and you need to get along. However, saying that there are times when it doesn't matter to some people what their roommate is like.
These kinds of circumstances include when people simply need the money. They are not looking to make new friends, they simply want somebody to move in and pay some of the bills. What the person does in their private life is often not important. So, you need to think of why you want a roommate and what you are hoping to experience from letting them live with you. That way, you will have more of an idea what you are looking for and who will suit your needs.