Quote from: r u ok on July 18, 2016, 03:47:17 AM
Quote from: Hazeleyes on July 18, 2016, 03:40:57 AM
Quote from: r u ok on July 18, 2016, 03:35:20 AM
Most recently I paid 1200 in North Carolina
. Nice quiet area though and very close to work.
Here in NYC the reality is that I'll be paying a bit more but it's worth it to me.
It's all about what you value. What's keeping you in LA?
Yeah NYC is even worse I heard! I love the beaches and the hiking out here, plus I'm from Chicago so moving to the south or some random city would feel like a downgrade.
i see. So you actually like it there and want to stay but you want to branch out.
my advice would be to make sure your rent is no more than 1/3 of what you make. You never want to be in a situation where you are working simply to pay for something that you'll never own. (Almost your whole check or even half of it going to rent)
Otherwise, see if there are other options out there within that price range you're in now. Maybe 100 or even 200 dollars more. Instead of gunning for a 1 bedroom, simply aim for a BETTER studio apartment.
Just my opinionata . Congrats on the channel bvy .... Beautiful self
Yes that is my dilemma! If I worked a 9 to 5 it would be easier to justify staying in such an expensive city. I could argue that I have better job opportunities out here, or that the pay is higher than in Florida or Indiana etc. But since I'm not tied to a job I feel like I should take advantage and go where the cost of living is low. I could probably put a down payment on a cute condo and end up paying less on my mortgage than I pay on my rent!
And trust me I learned my lesson on biting more than I can chew! Last year I was on the verge of becoming homeless, got my car repossessed, and didn't pay on my credit card for months!
Now that I'm back on my feet I'm not trying to spend a damn thing! An upgraded studio apartment is probably what I will end up getting, I just feel like since I'm close to 30 I should step my game up even more.
And thanx luv!
