So I'm looking to move to be closer to where my parents are moving, and unfortunately the area is very expensive.  I can't find a job that pays enough to get my own place.

But I'm terrified of finding strangers for roommates on Facebook, Craigslist, etc.

I keep seeing horror stories like the one in New York City a couple weeks ago of a woman who murdered her roommate.

Unfortunately none of my friends are in need of roommates, so I'm stuck with finding strangers.

How do you guys deal with extreme anxiety over living with strangers you find online?