Figuring out where and who you are living with can be very stressful. Here are a few tips to make the process easier and hopefully stress-free.

1. Make sure your future roomies are understanding, mature, and good at problem-solving.

You don't want to be caught in the middle of a huge argument or misunderstanding right in the middle of signing for a place. Everyone should be able to have a calm conversation to resolve any issues.

2. Make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to price and location.

Before you find a beautiful place and start envisioning all the decorations that would make the place feel like home, make sure everyone is on board with the monthly rent and the location. You don't want to be caught off-guard when all of a sudden someone says they want to live closer to campus, or the rent is too high.

3. DO NOT GO WITH THE FIRST HOUSE YOU TOUR!

No matter how amazing it is there are hundreds of other places out there that might not break the bank and might be more suitable for all your roomies. Take some time and go on multiple tours to have some options to pick from.

4. Once you find the perfect place, put a deposit down ASAP.

Houses, apartments, and condos go fast. Especially in college towns when everyone is looking for places to live next year. Make sure everyone has the money for a deposit to avoid having the house stolen from right under your nose.

5. Have a backup plan.

There is nothing wrong with having a backup plan, either that is living alone or with someone else. It is important to look out for yourself, because you never know when someone might back-out or be flaky.