Askeptic's advice is really good Mat.

I've shared houses with people I've known and those I've only just met ... all non-jdubs. The only drama I had was with one former housemate who was smoking in his room when asked not to ... it was also part of the lease agreement to be a non-smoking environment. The lease was in my name and when he refused to comply ... I turfed him out.

From my experience of renting ... there are females who prefer to share a house with a male for security reasons. It doesn't mean you have to be a He-Man-of-the-Universe type but it's kind of nice to have a man around the house for those 'just in case' moments. Definitely check the references.

As for always being able to trust jdubs .... some of the biggest liars, thieves, users and tossers have been jdubs Just saying!

"Thanks to God .... for making me an Atheist!"
Ricky Gervais
Golden Globe Awards - 2011