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Pros and Cons of Moving in With Friends

by | Mar 23, 2022 | Features

When you are moving out for your first time, it’s not a bad idea to have a room mate. It’s even a better idea to have that roommate be someone that you personally know. Some of the benefits of having a roommate is that you are going to have a reduced rent and utility bills. One downside however, is that if you do not personally know the person, you will have to instill and gain the trust of them.

Key Takeaways:

  • Moving in with someone will drastically reduce your rent making it cheaper for you.
  • You have to have an added layer of trust to your roommate if you do not know them.
  • It can be a double edged sword, but you will have shared responsibilities.

“living with a person 24/7 is very different than spending a few hours every other day with them”

Read more: https://www.themovingblog.com/pros-and-cons-of-moving-in-with-friends/

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