This doesn’t really address your question, but having lived alone and then with roommates over the years, I have to say the roommate situation is almost impossible. If you move in with a friend, the little things drive you crazy and hurt or end the friendship; if you move in with strangers, it’s very difficult to find both a place AND people you like.
After going through roommates I knew and didn’t, I eventually got my own place and vowed never to put myself through roommate situations ever again. I ended up spending a ridiculous amount of my pay on apartments, but I never hesitated.
I’m obviously not talking about everyone—many roommates didn’t like that I didn’t associate with them much. But I couldn’t imagine living with someone other than a wife.
I’m like you. I could, however, picture myself being the property owner and interviewing potential “roomates”. As long as I call all the shots, I might be able to do it.
I never tried though. Not worth the trouble, imo.