I've been offered first dibs on renting a super nice house. Unfortunately I need to find at least 1 and ideally 2 people to rent it with me. Just asking around my network if they know anyone hasn't worked out. I'm pretty sure Craigslist is the next best option...what should put in my post, and ask potential people in person, to weed out the crazies? [more inside]
posted by genmonster on Jan 27, 2013 - 21 answers

Security deposit ripped off by roommate [more inside]
posted by marakesh on May 24, 2011 - 9 answers

Craigslist alternatives for Europe? [more inside]
posted by mkn on Apr 13, 2008 - 11 answers

What's the going rates for apartments in San Francisco? Is it as bad as it looks on craigslist? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Jan 10, 2008 - 26 answers

How can I protect myself from a scam when I can't check out the apartment in person? [more inside]
posted by lilybeane on Jul 21, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there somewhere on the web that offers analyses of the best time to look for an apartment in an area (specifically, Berkeley/Northern Oakland)? Or, alternately, is Craig's List conveniently archived somewhere? [more inside]
posted by one_bean on Apr 9, 2007 - 13 answers

How do I find a cheap 1 room shack at the Jersey Shore for the summer? [more inside]
posted by matimer on Jun 8, 2006 - 3 answers