So I'm sitting at this moment in my nice empty house. Its got 4 bedrooms I use for myself, kids or computer room. Kids aren't here much, except in the summer, and I really am at the point where I wonder if I should rent the other bedroom (5th) out to someone within the "family" who needs a safe place to be who they really are. It could probably really help someone who feels the need for a place where they could just be themself.
In other words, I've got a room (nice, furnished, etc) that I am thinking about renting out to someone here in the college land of Provo. I've rented out things before, know plenty about perils of landlord life, etc. But its sort of, to a minor degree, like inviting someone into your life. Suggestions? I think its a little different than just hunting down any old college roommate back in the "day."
At times I find that living alone is tough There is sometimes a longing to just talk with someone in the house. If I lived in Provo, I just might have signed up to be the tenant.
ReplyDeleteToo bad I have to live a bit further east...about 1950 miles east!
I think I've told you my thoughts on living alone (I hate it!) but there's also something very enticing about having my own place and do as I please without worrying about having to explain myself or dealing with roommates. Of course I don't have a big place to split with someone and I'm sure the kind of roommate you'd have might make the biggest difference. Maybe give yourself the chance of renting to "family" for a few months maybe no longer than Spring semester and then re-evaluate at the time.
ReplyDeletehugs,Miguel
It sounds like in your case you would want to do some roommate shopping before renting out the room. If you've got kids over, you'd probably especially want to maintain a healthy atmosphere. Also, I'd say don't rent to someone you may have a romantic interest in... that gets messy =/
ReplyDeleteBut yes, being alone is hard. Good Luck!