Thoughts on Rent splitting?

[Henrywrites]

Renting a place can be a difficult task in places where there cost of housing is high. Are you open to splitting rent with another or do you prefer staying alone?

 

[Nebulous]

Sure I've had roommates in the past. I can be a source of drama, financial-strain and stress if you are living with someone who isn't responsible (which I have).

I've also had good roommates with no issues.

Its hard to find a good one but when you do its an ideal situation for both parties. You both get to live somewhere that might be a little nicer than you can afford alone. Or you could live in a not-so-nice place and you both can save up your money.

 

[MrDawn]

I definitely think it's a necessity if you have roommates.

I've had a few people come and stay with me for a little while and when they're not working and helping you with the bills, they're sucking up resources.

My rule of thumb is this: If they don't pay, they don't stay. Sorry, not sorry

 

[passenger]

Just out of hi-school one of my friends and I shared an apartment to save on rent and we both had pretty good jobs; pretty good for the time and our age. The idea was to save money and we were READY to cut loose from our parents; and, buying a house at the time was not EVEN in the picture. Worked very well in our case, but I sure would not consider sharing living space with a stranger or even acquaintance that I could not trust.

 

[Nebulous]

If they don't pay, they don't stay. Sorry, not sorry

Sounds reasonable to me.

I sure would not consider sharing living space with a stranger or even acquaintance that I could not trust.

I know I cringe when I see "looking for a roommate" ads on facebook (or craigslist back in the day).

If anyone here has Netflix, watch this show:

 

[Dee]

Renting a place can be a difficult task in places where there cost of housing is high. Are you open to splitting rent with another or do you prefer staying alone?

I would be open to it if it was my only option to avoid living on the streets. I would have to share a place, though, with someone I trust who I know would pay their fair share.

 

[dumbledorky]

hate it.... as i hate sharing lol