I am trying to make a decision. curious about your thoughts on my personal situation, and what you think in general. or your own stories if you have anything relevant…

  • whoreticulture@lemmy.worldOP
    7·
    5 months ago

    It’s moving from my own place to a shared space, and I have to go outside to another building to use the kitchen or bathroom.

    • NeptuneOrbit@lemmy.world
      15·
      5 months ago

      OK. Yeah. Those are sacrifices. Shorter commute and no pests? Huge upgrades though. It sounds worth it, unless you really really value your privacy.

      Commute of fifty minutes? The max for me.

      And I feel something like pests would be a great reason to spend more on housing. But in this case spend less.

      Definite market failure there are not more housing options at more price points in more locations and quality.

      • Rolando@lemmy.world
        8·
        5 months ago

        unless you really really value your privacy.

        OP’s privacy is currently being violated by the landlord keeping an eye on how many days they work from home. (wtf?)

      • whoreticulture@lemmy.worldOP
        4·
        5 months ago

        Heard - unfortunately no pests isn’t a guarantee, it’s more of an unknown. The floorboards are unfinished and I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something.

        Yeah the housing market here is rough. Only found this cheap place through contacts.

        • cabbage@piefed.social
          7·
          5 months ago

          I don’t think unfinished floorboards necessarily makes rodents so much more welcome.

          I’d say go for the cheaper one. You save 50 minutes every day, you probably don’t have to deal with rats any more, you can invest $1000 per month for savings, and you get rid of your creepy landlady. Flatmates might be a blessing and they might be a curse, but a good first impression is a start.

          • whoreticulture@lemmy.worldOP
            3·
            5 months ago

            I’m definitely leaning this way. Messaged the shared house to let them know my interest, it’s still up to them but I’ll see!

            And tbh I need to trust my instincts more. Got a weird vibe from the landlady from the start. So maybe it’s a good sign for the potential housemates 😅

            • cabbage@piefed.social
              3·
              5 months ago

              Also finding it through contracts is a good sign.

              If it’s not 100% cozy, remember you could spend $500 per month making it cozier and you’d still be in the green.

              Good luck!