Speaking of buying or renting...

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-29-2005, 02:54 PM

To everyone that has been up on the buying or renting thread, I had a question. I can't quite afford to buy right now. I'm waiting until I get married and the girlfriend and I finally move in together to work on that. Right now, I'm looking at moving into a studio apartment. I don't have a whole lot of stuff and I don't need a huge amount of room. The room is 14x17' with a separate bathroom and kitchen.

Anyone ever lived in a studio? I know some benefits are that the utilities will be crazy cheap AND the location of this place to where I work is about a 5 minute walk.

Gmanc711 · 03-29-2005, 04:42 PM

Actually speaking of this Malcom, I have never lived in one, however I'm going to be moving into one this August when I move for the next two years of College. So I second this question to anyone.

skinznut · 03-29-2005, 05:35 PM

I lived in a studio apartment 14 years ago shortly after I moved out of my parent's place. It was really cheap. The utilities were included in the rent and I still payed less than $300 a month. It would probably be more now. I had a living room which doubled as my bedroom, a small kitchen and an average sized bathroom. When you're single and don't plan on having over a lot of company, it's the way to go. I liked it while I was there.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-29-2005, 05:56 PM

I just went to look at it this afternoon and it was GREAT. It is just big enough for me and I'm going to put a sleeper sofa in it to make it a living room by day and a bedroom by night.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-29-2005, 05:57 PM

I typically have a lot of company, especially on the weekends, but if you arrange the seating right, you can have a nice place. Mine has a balcony which was the main selling point.

skinznut · 03-29-2005, 07:55 PM

That does sound nice. I wish I had the money back when I had mine to get a sleeper sofa even though I find them to be uncomfortable. That ought to make things a whole lot easier for you. The balcony is just a great added bonus.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-29-2005, 09:25 PM

I feel the same about sleeper sofas. The good thing is I can live at home until I move in in May and save up big bucks to have a NICE sleeper sofa. I have slept on some at my richer relatives houses and mistaken them for couches.

Too bad nobody lives closer by, I'd be down to have a hell of an apartment warming party!

BDBohnzie · 03-30-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Too bad nobody lives closer by, I'd be down to have a hell of an apartment warming party!

but then, you'd be looking for a new place to live!

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-30-2005, 11:33 AM

Hahaha... I'm sure. Last time I had an apartment warming party, I think the total damages from carpet and wall stains was like 200 bucks when I left.

03-29-2005, 02:54 PM	#1
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Speaking of buying or renting... To everyone that has been up on the buying or renting thread, I had a question. I can't quite afford to buy right now. I'm waiting until I get married and the girlfriend and I finally move in together to work on that. Right now, I'm looking at moving into a studio apartment. I don't have a whole lot of stuff and I don't need a huge amount of room. The room is 14x17' with a separate bathroom and kitchen. Anyone ever lived in a studio? I know some benefits are that the utilities will be crazy cheap AND the location of this place to where I work is about a 5 minute walk. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-29-2005, 04:42 PM	#2
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Speaking of buying or renting... Actually speaking of this Malcom, I have never lived in one, however I'm going to be moving into one this August when I move for the next two years of College. So I second this question to anyone. __________________ #21

03-29-2005, 05:35 PM	#3
skinznut Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seneca Falls, NY Posts: 187	Re: Speaking of buying or renting... I lived in a studio apartment 14 years ago shortly after I moved out of my parent's place. It was really cheap. The utilities were included in the rent and I still payed less than $300 a month. It would probably be more now. I had a living room which doubled as my bedroom, a small kitchen and an average sized bathroom. When you're single and don't plan on having over a lot of company, it's the way to go. I liked it while I was there. __________________ This space intentionally left blank.

03-29-2005, 05:56 PM	#4
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speaking of buying or renting... I just went to look at it this afternoon and it was GREAT. It is just big enough for me and I'm going to put a sleeper sofa in it to make it a living room by day and a bedroom by night. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-29-2005, 05:57 PM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speaking of buying or renting... I typically have a lot of company, especially on the weekends, but if you arrange the seating right, you can have a nice place. Mine has a balcony which was the main selling point. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-29-2005, 07:55 PM	#6
skinznut Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seneca Falls, NY Posts: 187	Re: Speaking of buying or renting... That does sound nice. I wish I had the money back when I had mine to get a sleeper sofa even though I find them to be uncomfortable. That ought to make things a whole lot easier for you. The balcony is just a great added bonus. __________________ This space intentionally left blank.

03-29-2005, 09:25 PM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speaking of buying or renting... I feel the same about sleeper sofas. The good thing is I can live at home until I move in in May and save up big bucks to have a NICE sleeper sofa. I have slept on some at my richer relatives houses and mistaken them for couches. Too bad nobody lives closer by, I'd be down to have a hell of an apartment warming party! __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-30-2005, 11:33 AM	#9
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speaking of buying or renting... Hahaha... I'm sure. Last time I had an apartment warming party, I think the total damages from carpet and wall stains was like 200 bucks when I left. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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