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Originally Posted by doggiedo
So I talked with the manager - it's an apartment complex. Of course they don't care and they can't help at all. I guess it didn't hurt to ask.
I keep track of all my expenditures each month and I know exactly what I spend on food, utilities (and the rent includes heat and hot water, which is good), and even food, dog stuff, entertainment, etc. It's a really cool spreadsheet. I can swing it...and will do a 7 month lease I guess.
I feel safe here and I like it. It's clean and I don't have to worry about anything - well other than the rent increase!
How frustrating! I had money for a house, but I used it on a downpayment when I was married a few years back. Now the ex has the house and I'm screwed. I hate him for it. Now I'm stuck renting and I hate it!!! I feel like I'm just throwing money away...
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((((DD)))), if you can swing it, stay as long as you can.
You said it, it's your home. You feel safe and you like it. it's clean and you don't have to worry about anything.
I feel the same way about my home. I still make the (excruciatingly annoying) drive back and forth to the office each day (1 & 3/4 hours to 2 hours each way, every day, ON THE 405) for the very reason you are staying in your place: I feel safe, I like it, it's clean, and I don't have to worry about anything
When I was not working, I even cut back on cable, internet, hardly used my car, cut entertainment expenses, and lowered my cell minutes. I was practically living like a monk, but I felt safe.
Things have a way of just working themselves out, too! You never know what's right around the corner, a little more money, a windfall, a helpful hand, etc.
