Have some areas in San Diego county hit bottom?

[jpinpb]

Bugs – it’s not just money. I could certainly “afford” more. But that will cut into what I like to set aside for savings (more money to put down on a house besides what I got already) Cut into play money for the little things I indulge in, a couple of dinners out or a weekend trip, which isn’t major. I cut corners and although liberal in many ways, quite financially conservative.

Paying more for rent is taking away from the ultimate goal, which is getting the house I really want, and cutting into lifestyle, if you can call it that, since I’m not a major consumer. But everything is relative. I don’t need the latest and greatest, but still have some nice things, just not abusive or excessive. If I want to send my mom back East flowers for Mother’s Day, I don’t want to have to think twice about that. That’s what I mean.

Everyone has a certain budget, but like most Piggs, we try to stay close to within our means and not overextend. I could, but I would not be comfortable, maybe have to cut corners somewhere else, or dip into savings, etc. Not worth it for a rental.

[NotCranky]

We were able to edit our post before right? I mean even after a few people commented?

Anyway. I meant to say I was not e-balling by saying 30-40% wouldn’t bother me not to insinuate that anyone else was doing it. In my limited landlord experience I have always rented 10-20% below market and never raised the rent,longest tenant 4 years. Sorry jpinpb I have nothing to suit you. There are landlords like this out there though.

[NotCranky]

We were able to edit our post before right? I mean even after a few people commented?

Anyway. I meant to say I was not e-balling by saying 30-40% wouldn’t bother me not to insinuate that anyone else was doing it. In my limited landlord experience I have always rented 10-20% below market and never raised the rent,longest tenant 4 years. Sorry jpinpb I have nothing to suit you. There are landlords like this out there though.

[NotCranky]

We were able to edit our post before right? I mean even after a few people commented?

Anyway. I meant to say I was not e-balling by saying 30-40% wouldn’t bother me not to insinuate that anyone else was doing it. In my limited landlord experience I have always rented 10-20% below market and never raised the rent,longest tenant 4 years. Sorry jpinpb I have nothing to suit you. There are landlords like this out there though.

[NotCranky]

We were able to edit our post before right? I mean even after a few people commented?

Anyway. I meant to say I was not e-balling by saying 30-40% wouldn’t bother me not to insinuate that anyone else was doing it. In my limited landlord experience I have always rented 10-20% below market and never raised the rent,longest tenant 4 years. Sorry jpinpb I have nothing to suit you. There are landlords like this out there though.

[NotCranky]

We were able to edit our post before right? I mean even after a few people commented?

Anyway. I meant to say I was not e-balling by saying 30-40% wouldn’t bother me not to insinuate that anyone else was doing it. In my limited landlord experience I have always rented 10-20% below market and never raised the rent,longest tenant 4 years. Sorry jpinpb I have nothing to suit you. There are landlords like this out there though.

[jpinpb]

Thank you, Rustico. I will continue to endure my pain (/end exaggeration) I’ll just keep checking rents, otherwise just stay put. Not a priority. My ultimate goal is the house.

I mean to add, as far as “play” money, I just got an email from a friend doing the MS walk in Big Bear. Nice to have a little extra to contribute toward that cause. This is what I mean. I have an aversion to overpaying on a house, but a greater aversion overpaying on rent. It’s not b/c I’m cheap. There are more important or things I value more that I prefer to spend my hard-earned money on. And a home is very important to me.

Still, peace of mind is of greater importance. If I wanted to gamble or be overextended, I could’ve done a subprime loan and be FB now, albeit, probably living rent free til the sheriffs come 😉

Making right decisions don’t always seem smart in hindsight.

[jpinpb]

Thank you, Rustico. I will continue to endure my pain (/end exaggeration) I’ll just keep checking rents, otherwise just stay put. Not a priority. My ultimate goal is the house.

I mean to add, as far as “play” money, I just got an email from a friend doing the MS walk in Big Bear. Nice to have a little extra to contribute toward that cause. This is what I mean. I have an aversion to overpaying on a house, but a greater aversion overpaying on rent. It’s not b/c I’m cheap. There are more important or things I value more that I prefer to spend my hard-earned money on. And a home is very important to me.

Still, peace of mind is of greater importance. If I wanted to gamble or be overextended, I could’ve done a subprime loan and be FB now, albeit, probably living rent free til the sheriffs come 😉

Making right decisions don’t always seem smart in hindsight.

[jpinpb]

Thank you, Rustico. I will continue to endure my pain (/end exaggeration) I’ll just keep checking rents, otherwise just stay put. Not a priority. My ultimate goal is the house.

I mean to add, as far as “play” money, I just got an email from a friend doing the MS walk in Big Bear. Nice to have a little extra to contribute toward that cause. This is what I mean. I have an aversion to overpaying on a house, but a greater aversion overpaying on rent. It’s not b/c I’m cheap. There are more important or things I value more that I prefer to spend my hard-earned money on. And a home is very important to me.

Still, peace of mind is of greater importance. If I wanted to gamble or be overextended, I could’ve done a subprime loan and be FB now, albeit, probably living rent free til the sheriffs come 😉

Making right decisions don’t always seem smart in hindsight.

[jpinpb]

Thank you, Rustico. I will continue to endure my pain (/end exaggeration) I’ll just keep checking rents, otherwise just stay put. Not a priority. My ultimate goal is the house.

I mean to add, as far as “play” money, I just got an email from a friend doing the MS walk in Big Bear. Nice to have a little extra to contribute toward that cause. This is what I mean. I have an aversion to overpaying on a house, but a greater aversion overpaying on rent. It’s not b/c I’m cheap. There are more important or things I value more that I prefer to spend my hard-earned money on. And a home is very important to me.

Still, peace of mind is of greater importance. If I wanted to gamble or be overextended, I could’ve done a subprime loan and be FB now, albeit, probably living rent free til the sheriffs come 😉

Making right decisions don’t always seem smart in hindsight.

[jpinpb]

Thank you, Rustico. I will continue to endure my pain (/end exaggeration) I’ll just keep checking rents, otherwise just stay put. Not a priority. My ultimate goal is the house.

I mean to add, as far as “play” money, I just got an email from a friend doing the MS walk in Big Bear. Nice to have a little extra to contribute toward that cause. This is what I mean. I have an aversion to overpaying on a house, but a greater aversion overpaying on rent. It’s not b/c I’m cheap. There are more important or things I value more that I prefer to spend my hard-earned money on. And a home is very important to me.

Still, peace of mind is of greater importance. If I wanted to gamble or be overextended, I could’ve done a subprime loan and be FB now, albeit, probably living rent free til the sheriffs come 😉

Making right decisions don’t always seem smart in hindsight.

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