Alternative lifestyles...Which would you choose?

[TexasBushwhacker]

25. I can't really recommend renting a room

I did it for 6 years and I only had one pair of roommates that I got along with the whole time (about 2 1/2 years). There's the lack of privacy and the inevitable "my house, my rules" arguments. People don't rent out rooms for company. They wouldn't do it if they could afford not to. But they seem to be oblivious to the fact that you're helping them pay their mortgage and utilities.

I like the co-housing, intentional community idea better, but it won't necessarily save you money. The tiny houses are cool, but finding a place to park them is a problem. Plus you to have a pretty substantial truck or SUV in order to move them. Lot rental in an RV or trailer park will cost you as much as rent.

Older homes can be pretty cheap in small towns, but you have to like the small town lifestyle and you'd better want to stay put. Selling a house in a small town can be a challenge.

I'm curious. What kind of work do you do online?