Rent being raised $175 a month - need new place to live

[2Design]

Need to find new place to live

Where is it inexpensive and safe? around $600 a month

Or where can I buy a place for about $60,000 in safe and sane neighborhood

this place was doable because it was lower than the area but the dishwasher never had hot water garbage disposal never worked and numerous other things

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Can't answer until you provide needed info.

such as
where do live
or
where do you want to live?

600.00 a month in New York or any place in Ca. ain't gonna happen

Possibly happen in a Southern state, outside of a major city.

[Chan790]

6. It's doable in DC...

if you're willing to live in economically-depressed areas and/or outside the city in PGC.

I almost bought a condo in the bad part of PG several blocks from the Orange line for $52K a few years ago with a HUD loan but the conditions stipulated how many years I had to live there or face penalties and I didn't know if I wanted to live in a high-crime impoverished area well into the age where I might be thinking about kids.

Edit: Needs to be said...the condo was what the realtor euphemistically called a "flip-a-wreck." It was barely going to pass HUD requirements and needed probably close to another $60K worth of work to be a beautiful home.

[truegrit44]

2. not knowing where you are but........

In Missouri especially outside from KC or ST Louis you can find rent in that price range real easy and also can buy a decent house in a decent neighborhood for $60,000

[Lady Freedom Returns]

3. I second that!

Missouri is cheep for housing. But then again most are minimum wage earners.

For a person that has put away some money, it can be easy to live there. Prices on stuff low.

Then again the job situation and depending on where in MO you go.

[truegrit44]

4. I know you had been in Joplin read your threads alot :)

I was actually thinking of the Springfield area as I am near there.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

5. A nice area.

Been there.

Nice communities. Jobs are easier to access. And you can always find something to do on a penny budget.

DO you know if a place called "Big Mama's" coffee shop is still there?

[truegrit44]

7. I don't actually live in Springfield

I live in the boonies near Ava about 50 miles east. We go into Spgfld fairly often to shop but not familiar with Big Mama's

[Lady Freedom Returns]

8. Get a chance, try it!

Great coffee, great Italian soda, great sandwiches! Great everything!

It is on Commercial Street.

[truegrit44]

9. Thanks for the tip :)