Not having to cut your own grass is a pretty big perk
That said, I can't deny all the ways that renting has been good to me over the last 10 years. There have been many times that renting has afforded me a better quality of life than I would have had if I had been a homeowner.
Done right, renting is essentially a symbiotic relationship in which both parties, the renter and the landlord, can benefit simultaneously in different ways.So, while I learn the ins and outs of the real estate market and prepare to possibly become a landlord myself someday, it seems like the perfect time to acknowledge some of the ways that renting has, at times, increased my quality of life with absolutely no extra costs to my monthly budget.1.
I know my landlord was worried about the risk of my second-floor bathtub falling through the floor one day — but I was only concerned about lavender versus eucalyptus bath salts.I spent the year after college living in Moab, Utah, where the 360-degree views of magnificent red rock spires made me pinch myself every day.I am a terrible gardener, but in a few particularly great Craigslist apartments, I ate fresh produce every day right from my backyard.
I'm talking a luxury-hotel style tiled shower, stylish modern light fixtures, exposed brick walls, a custom walk-in closet with an upgraded washer and dryer, and loft-style vaulted ceilings. And skylights!Why she moved out? I don't know. But when I found the listing on Craigslist, I was grateful.7. ... and every month I don't have to pay an HOA fee for a roof repair fund and other services that landlords take care of for free.8.
The fancy, state-of-the-art gas oven range in my California Victorian home broke, and a specialized technician was called in to repair the tiny, mysterious electrical components that had to be special-ordered from an obscure, top-of-the line distributor all the way on the other side of the world.Oh, the memories. Dear renting — it's been a pleasure.
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