I live in a house with 7 people (big house and we each have our own rooms). It is kind of nice because it is like an apartment except we share the kitchens, living rooms, and 2 bathrooms.
I didn't know the people when i moved in, but everyone was pretty decent. I had one roomate who didn't like the noise we would make staying up late so she moved out all on her own.
This situation is sweet because we each have our own lease with the landlord. So were not dependent on each other at all. I never worry about my roomates getting the rent late since its their own lease. If i were to move out I would try to look for a place like this.
The ****ty part is that a bunch are moving out and i don't know who will move in. If they turn out to be *******s i will be stuck with them until August (my lease ends) at the soonest. That and parking is annoying beacuase with 5 cars we constantly have to back up for each other