Many renters do not have a solid budgeting plan when they begin renting. It is important to take several considerations into account when developing a budgeting plan. First, it is important to consider your monthly rent. This is a fixed cost that will occur every month. The rent should not exceed 30% of your take-home pay. Secondly, a parking fee is critical to take into account, particularly in densely populated areas where finding good parking may be difficult. Third, sometimes renters’ insurance is required, so considering this cost and if your landlord will demand that you have it is important. Fourth, it is important to consider your utility payments. These payments will be due once per month. Sometimes utilities are baked into the lease agreement, so it is important to figure out which utilities are included in the lease and which utilities you will pay on your own. Fifth, laundry is an important consideration if you do not have your own washer and dryer. Sixth, pay attention to home essentials such as furniture. Home essentials are a forgotten cost because they aren’t directly baked into your rent. Lastly, consider fees for pets. Different landlords have different fees for pets, so it is important to find out what those fees are and add them to your budget. It is important to stick to your budget and attempt to reduce costs as well you can. Things such as getting a roommate can help you reduce costs.
Key Takeaways:
- It is important to factor in your monthly rent into your budgeting plan, and monthly rent should not exceed 30% of take-home pay.
- You should consider parking fees into your monthly budgeting plan, especially if you are in a densely populated area.
- Utilities such as internet, heat, and gas will be paid once per month, and it’s important to know which utilities are wrapped into the lease.
“A lot of renters fail to account for certain renting costs when creating their budgets, which can get confusing—and also cause some problems down the road.”
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