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When did you buy your first house?
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:17 pm
I'm 33 and still live in an apartment; in fact, the same apartment I have been in since July 2015 and my current lease doesn't end until September of this year. Not really planning to have kids or get married, so the only reason I'd want a house is because a mortgage would be cheaper and I would be building equity.
I just fricking hate moving. I also would then have to make sure I keep up with the property, etc. And then anything that breaks is on my dime. My current apartment is in a great location.. less than a 10 minute drive to work. I can walk to my favorite bar..
I just know I'm getting fleeced staying here though. But if I got a house I think I'd finally get a dog. Haven't wanted to keep a larger breed cooped up in an 825 sq foot apartment.
I just fricking hate moving. I also would then have to make sure I keep up with the property, etc. And then anything that breaks is on my dime. My current apartment is in a great location.. less than a 10 minute drive to work. I can walk to my favorite bar..
I just know I'm getting fleeced staying here though. But if I got a house I think I'd finally get a dog. Haven't wanted to keep a larger breed cooped up in an 825 sq foot apartment.
This post was edited on 3/30/21 at 12:18 pm
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Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:17 pm to SCgamecock2988
I was 29 when I bought my first house. I was tired of apartment living and found a good deal in my same neighborhood.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:17 pm to SCgamecock2988
just buy the apartment
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:18 pm to SCgamecock2988
I was 26 when I went into debt for the rest of my life.
This post was edited on 3/30/21 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:19 pm to SCgamecock2988
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Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:19 pm to SCgamecock2988
quote:
I just know I'm getting fleeced staying here though.
just how much are your parents charging you for that basement?
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:19 pm to SCgamecock2988
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I just know I'm getting fleeced staying here though.
Stay there! Believe me, I can tell by your post that you are too self-centered and weak to take on more responsibility. And for God's sake DO NOT REPRODUCE!
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:20 pm to SCgamecock2988
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This post was edited on 3/30/21 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:20 pm to SCgamecock2988
30. Little 1100 sq footer in north palm beach. Bought in 2011 for 161. Sold in 2017 for 340.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:20 pm to SCgamecock2988
first house? 20
first house without wheels? 28
first house without wheels? 28
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:20 pm to SCgamecock2988
I was 24. The house was great, and I wish I was still in it.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:21 pm to 777Tiger
I haven't lived with my parents since I was 24/25. My apartment is $1,037/mo. but that includes the base rent, flat water fee, and I rent the washer/dryer - 
. The washer/dryer bit is dumb I know... my electric bill is anywhere from $80-120/mo. depending on the month.
. The washer/dryer bit is dumb I know... my electric bill is anywhere from $80-120/mo. depending on the month.This post was edited on 3/30/21 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:21 pm to SCgamecock2988
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Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:21 pm to SCgamecock2988
When I was 39.
Then again I also spent ten years galavanting across the globe courtesy of the US taxpayer.
Then again I also spent ten years galavanting across the globe courtesy of the US taxpayer.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:21 pm to SCgamecock2988
Exhibit number one right here of why REIT's on apartments are giving huge returns right now.
People under 35 have little or no interest in home ownership.
When I was young having your own home was THE dream. I bought my first at 25 when I got my first real job and have owned five different ones. Haven't rented since I left college.
People under 35 have little or no interest in home ownership.
When I was young having your own home was THE dream. I bought my first at 25 when I got my first real job and have owned five different ones. Haven't rented since I left college.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:21 pm to SuperSaint
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Was a military type and lived in base housing.
Was a military type and lived in base housing.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:21 pm to SCgamecock2988
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Bought a HUD home.
Bought a HUD home.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:21 pm to SCgamecock2988
If I was in your situation, I wouldn't buy a house, but I would buy a condo/apartment. You get the same benefit of building equity, but you don't have all of the maintenance issues of owning a home and having to deal with a yard and all that fun stuff.
ETA: I was 29 when I bought my first house.
ETA: I was 29 when I bought my first house.
This post was edited on 3/30/21 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:22 pm to St Augustine
Mad props. 
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:23 pm to SCgamecock2988
34 years old. Bought it during the housing market collapse for $140K. Have a purchase agreement to sell it as we speak for $340K.
I have The Touch (or just plain dumb luck).
I have The Touch (or just plain dumb luck).
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