Need some advice on a sticky situation?!
Question: We currently live in a decent apartment, not bad, not great. Were going to move to better place in May with higher rent. Technically can afford it just not easily. Have an option of moving in w/ boyfriend's aunt/uncle who have apartment in their basement. Better place would be $700/month rent. Family apartment would be $200.
Good place - closest to work and school; allows pets; higher rent; must pay water, cable, electric, internet, phone; in-unit washer/dryer (do not currently have); right around best shopping center; we like the area better.
Family place - across town from work and school; allows pets; much lower rent; do not pay any utilities, is all included in $200; share washer/dryer w/ his aunt and uncle; crowded "snobby" part of town; shopping opportunities not all that great for groceries and such. MUCH smaller area - would have to get a storage locker for all our stuff. Would eventually move into good place after saving money.
I want the family place now (more)
Answers: We currently live in a decent apartment, not bad, not great. Were going to move to better place in May with higher rent. Technically can afford it just not easily. Have an option of moving in w/ boyfriend's aunt/uncle who have apartment in their basement. Better place would be $700/month rent. Family apartment would be $200.
Good place - closest to work and school; allows pets; higher rent; must pay water, cable, electric, internet, phone; in-unit washer/dryer (do not currently have); right around best shopping center; we like the area better.
Family place - across town from work and school; allows pets; much lower rent; do not pay any utilities, is all included in $200; share washer/dryer w/ his aunt and uncle; crowded "snobby" part of town; shopping opportunities not all that great for groceries and such. MUCH smaller area - would have to get a storage locker for all our stuff. Would eventually move into good place after saving money.
I want the family place now (more)
Take the Family Place and SAVE some Cash!!!! In a Short while, with the Real Estate situation the way it is----- You can BUY a Nicer Place!!!! Take advantage of Owning instead of Renting.
Go for the higher priced unit...You both need your privacy...don't think it won't come up...Try to make it work, you'll be much better off...
Sounds like you have the right idea, wait until you're sure you can afford it and then move in. Rather that than spend all your money on the good place and be forced to live with family.
I would stay with the family for a bit. Save money so you don't have to live on ramen noodles after paying your higher rent. Who knows if you take more time you may find a really awesome place that will be more affordable in the long run.
well, ud probably have to pay the extra money for the storage place, extra gas, and laundry stuff....so i would get a place of your own
If youre looking to save money to buy something later, I would certainly move into the family place. Put that money aside for a mortgage and you will have so much saved up in no time! Budget yourself for the $700 a month and pay $200 for the rent and the other $500 can go in your house fund. (Not to mention all the $ you will save on utilities. Even if you have to get a storage unit, that's a lot less than utilities. That's what I would do. You will have your 'own' place much faster that way.
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Talk with him, and discuss how you can save money, and you can move ANYTIME you want since there is no lease. Do this only if you will still be able to get the nice apartment. Dont lose that over saving cash if you really can afford it.
Just dont overstay your welcome! We had 5 family members stay with us for 5 months. They started "overstaying" after the first month.
Go with the better place/$700 rent.
That's a no-brainer.
I think the best situation is to stick with the family thing right now it is not like you are going to be actually living with them because you will have your own place in the basement
Wouldn't move into either. Find a place that is in between the $200 and $700. Living with family involves tension, I've been there. Plus, there is no stove and you may not want to "bother" the family every time you want to cook.
Stay With Family & Save, If Possible...!!
But, Sometimes, Problems Develop....Good Luck...!!
I was in a similar situation. I would definitely stay with the aunt and uncle and deal with the crowded conditions until you two can save $. You can deal with just about anything on a temporary basis. Just remember you're saving money and it is just for a little while. You'll come out ahead in the end.
i would go into family place until you got a nest egg built. it won't be forever. a little inconvenient at the moment but it will also give you a goal to work for and when you do move to the better place you will appreciate it even more good luck to you i hope it works out for the best
I think you have the right idea by moving in with family until you save some money. It is a great idea as long as you stick to the plan and save. Sometimes when you have extra money you tend to spend more and save less. Discuss with your boyfriend how long you intend to stay with family and stick to your schedule and save, save ,save!
There are times when we don't have any other choice. Every family either be couple or boyfriend needs privacy. What I mean is independently, cause there are times that family will not even agree or get along (not all the time) and this will make you uncomfortable... There are so many reason you have to think about and that includes safety, neighborhood ***SNOBBY?*** crimes? ie; rape,etc...Again, safety, and privacy are very important. If you think that your boybriend can get along with his aunt and uncle, then go for it, but save a lot as much as you both can, so that you can be ready to move when it needs be...You never know so be prepared at all times... I hope this helps, good luck to both of you...