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44. the need for that is dwindling. there are now sites like furnishedfinder.com that cater to professionals in this

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situation. you can easily find short-term rentals now.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] CountAllVotes Mar 2025 OP

What if it's worded more like a roommate xmas74 Mar 2025 #1

thanks for this CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #3

Advertise for a roommates xmas74 Mar 2025 #5

That is being deceptive. Big Blue Marble Mar 2025 #30

It's not deceptive if xmas74 Mar 2025 #32

Actually it is. Big Blue Marble Mar 2025 #37

You want to talk about deception? Look at our Government right now. William769 Mar 2025 #40

Yes but that has nothing to do with this situation or reporting your taxes. Big Blue Marble Mar 2025 #45

Also it *might* be easier to get rid of a roommate than a tenant. Proceed carefully... Hekate Mar 2025 #69

My parents tried that for a while Shermann Mar 2025 #2

I'd prefer to live alone CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #4

I would prefer to live alone, too Mariana Mar 2025 #17

I was living alone in a four bedroom house. totodeinhere Mar 2025 #6

I'm sort of a loner CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #7

any colleges or universities around there? NJCher Mar 2025 #8

Yes, two of them CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #10

Look for an older student xmas74 Mar 2025 #16

That is a good idea CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #19

There are plenty of nontraditional students xmas74 Mar 2025 #24

Many communities have a local agency on aging which might be able to provide totodeinhere Mar 2025 #11

I get help with the utility bill CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #13

you could build that into the rent NJCher Mar 2025 #18

You and millions more Americans are struggling with those same issues. totodeinhere Mar 2025 #20

Frankly, I hope I don't live very much longer CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #21

There was a time when I would have thought your comment was absolute craziness. hamsterjill Mar 2025 #49

thanks CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #50

Here is a good organization that is doing advocacy: spooky3 Mar 2025 #57

I don't know how much your car loan payments and car insurance are running you each month, not to mention gas & Native Mar 2025 #38

the car is cost me abt. $500 a month CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #39

Can you put an ad on Craigslist to sell your car? wordstroken Mar 2025 #64

The car has a lien on it still CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #65

If you could get enough to just pay it off, it could be worth it. mucholderthandirt Mar 2025 #67

Do more than just a hand-shake agreement, be sure to have a lease document prepared. Abolishinist Mar 2025 #9

They do have a homeless problem here CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #12

Don't take in someone who is desperate. milestogo Mar 2025 #23

A homeless man that is desperate has been after me CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #52

Sadly, its dangerous. milestogo Mar 2025 #55

1) you can take expenses (including a part of depreciation, taxes, repairs, utilities, etc.) spooky3 Mar 2025 #14

I pay taxes every year CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #15

Then the taxes on the net rental income spooky3 Mar 2025 #25

Many are selling their houses and moving into RVs here CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #31

If you don't need to drive much, would you be better off without the car, gas and insurance expenses and instead MLAA Mar 2025 #33

I can walk away from the car CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #35

if you aren't planning on buying a new home or anything major on credit, who cares if your credit takes a hit....even Native Mar 2025 #41

My bank back east recommended CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #46

Yes, it is. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Nt spooky3 Mar 2025 #36

Your tax bracket would seem to be low. Big Blue Marble Mar 2025 #34

It might be something to consider Niagara Mar 2025 #22

I wanted to rent out our upstairs that we rarely use. I wanted a single female renter under 30. Doodley Mar 2025 #26

Also consider people who travel a lot for work. They cbabe Mar 2025 #27

I think you can sign up on places for this...and it could be safer? FirstLight Mar 2025 #29

You could start with the sign up agency. You could cbabe Mar 2025 #42

oh yeah...Air BNB is awful...but I was thinking there's those kinds of agencies for business or college folks... FirstLight Mar 2025 #48

Try Furnished Finders sorcrow Mar 2025 #66

the need for that is dwindling. there are now sites like furnishedfinder.com that cater to professionals in this Native Mar 2025 #44

I've had not good experiences or luck...but then again, I didn't screen well or have good baundaries. FirstLight Mar 2025 #28

Be very careful when choosing the tenant malaise Mar 2025 #43

Traveling nurses and doctors dempls Mar 2025 #47

after watching worst roommate ever on Netflix... I nixed this idea. CANADIANBEAVER69 Mar 2025 #51

I've heard some shocking stories too CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #54

Do you have a university nearby? SheltieLover Mar 2025 #53

Thank you to all that replied CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #56

Do you have a nearby college or university? Jacson6 Mar 2025 #58

My parents tried renting out the 2nd floor of their house peggysue2 Mar 2025 #59

sending you a DM but search for a Homesharing organization in your state. They exist in Pennsylvania, Oregon, many mahina Mar 2025 #60

Make sure you understand the legal requirements in your town of being a landlord MichMan Mar 2025 #61

I heard a radio ad from Parkersburg, WV Marthe48 Mar 2025 #62

It is taxable income TexasBushwhacker Mar 2025 #63

if you can't rent to family/friends -- sell and rent an apartment cadoman Mar 2025 #68