Hey all,
As a 28 year old single guy working in Boston, I opt to rent a studio ($1300) in a fun area with an easy commute, and where I can live car free. I could probably find a room in a shared apartment in the area for about $500 cheaper per month, but I work hard and am an introvert and need a place of my own to unwind. I was wondering if any others opt to rent and aren't overly concerned with finding a place to buy. Boston's expensive and I'm well priced out of all areas where I'd want to live at this stage in my life, at least with respect to buying.
A paid off home seems in line with the FIRE mentality. Anyone else decide to rent in an area they enjoy instead? Perhaps this is the 'live in the moment' piece that balances 'plan for the future'.
Cheers,
D
As a 28 year old single guy working in Boston, I opt to rent a studio ($1300) in a fun area with an easy commute, and where I can live car free. I could probably find a room in a shared apartment in the area for about $500 cheaper per month, but I work hard and am an introvert and need a place of my own to unwind. I was wondering if any others opt to rent and aren't overly concerned with finding a place to buy. Boston's expensive and I'm well priced out of all areas where I'd want to live at this stage in my life, at least with respect to buying.
A paid off home seems in line with the FIRE mentality. Anyone else decide to rent in an area they enjoy instead? Perhaps this is the 'live in the moment' piece that balances 'plan for the future'.
Cheers,
D