Secondly, I always rent to people who are neat, responsible, pay their rent, no "issues" such as drinking/drug use/violent romantic partners, etc.

As Minh mentioned, we recently had a casual dinner/drinks meetup - you should join next time!

He says bad to give out alcohol to drivers though..

We'll have free drinks and appetizers, and it's a great place to meet other house hackers.

I don't do drugs, hang out with gangs, drink excessively, or speak Spanish.

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More often than not, they would be telling me this with a $4 Starbucks drink in one hand, showing up in a new car, and talking about their favorite HBO show. uhhhhh. 

How about someone under 21 having a credit card or drinking alcohol?

For screening roommates, I met them for a drink in the city, had them over to see the place, etc.

mother and mother-in-law father and father-in-law brothers sisters former and current brothers-in-law former and current sisters-in-law past and present CPA past and present attorney past and present real estate agent landlord hair dresser manicurist massage therapist workout trainer tailor pool service rep gardener doctor all members of a charity organization you might belong to church members you know anyone you have donated money to—ever co-workers former co-workers former employers current employer current customers of your current job (be sure to first get approval from your supervisor) former customers drinking/social buddies college friends high school friends You can see that the list can go on and on.