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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Ask a Mustachian => Topic started by: MgoSam on June 04, 2014, 11:38:03 AM
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I am renting a room in my friend's condo. It is about 10 miles from work, and the commute is comfortable for both driving and biking, though it is a little farther than I would prefer to bike.
Rent is $500/month, including all utilities. His association fees are $300 a month, and it is a no-frill condo, what I mean is no gym, pool, ect. It does come with a small garage that I can park but it is a few minutes walk outside and there is guest parking spots nearby his place that I can use. The garage parking will be nice for winter and times when I won't need the car for a few days.
I've been there for 2 weeks and am liking it. My original plan was to live here for a few months while I look for a place of my own, but I am starting to think that there isn't a hurry. If I find a place with a great deal then I will consider it, but otherwise wouldn't it be wise to stay here?
I should add that his condo is fully furnished, when I moved in I only needed to bring clothes, necessities, toiletries, my own food, and any appliances or other things (like two paintings I own for my bedroom).
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Buy if you find something better than your current situation. If not, then don't. No rush.
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Buy if you find something better than your current situation. If not, then don't. No rush.
Best advice EVER. Thank you!
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Buy if you find something better than your current situation. If not, then don't. No rush.
Best advice EVER. Thank you!
^+1. Sounds like a good deal so take advantage and time to find a better deal as they will come up in getting your own place.