Advice on female (or male) tenant in my home

[Attendee2459]

Why not get a 1 bedroom if extra income matters?

I own the apartment, I pay a mortgage on it. You're right though, that doesn't mean I couldn't downsize. However the difference in price between 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom is quite insignificant. 1 bedrooms here are a bit of a scam.

 

[member160292]

I own the apartment, I pay a mortgage on it. You're right though, that doesn't mean I couldn't downsize. However the difference in price between 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom is quite insignificant. 1 bedrooms here are a bit of a scam.

Gotcha, missed that part about you owning it, I assumed most apartments are rentals.
What % of the mortgage are you saving by having a tenant?

 

[Attendee2459]

Gotcha, missed that part about you owning it, I assumed most apartments are rentals.
What % of the mortgage are you saving by having a tenant?

The rental income covers 60% of my mortgage + bills + extra charges

 

[2Rocky]

Making me seriously consider getting a guy in now. But I should have highlighted "I’m very strict with what I allow in my home - strictly no overnight guests and the tenant must tell me if they want to invite guests over during the day." in my post

This tells me you are a control freak. Your best bet would be someone who has their own home outside the city but needs a place to spend the night during the week while working in town.

 

[member160292]

The rental income covers 60% of my mortgage + bills + extra charges

Consider that percentage out of your disposable income and see if it makes sense.

You’re 29 and already have a good start entering your prime. The freedom and enjoyment of not having a housemate will be much better for your mental, emotional and dating life

 

[corsica]

Having a roommate takes a lot of privacy and decrease your status. It’s different when you bring a girl to your place compared to having another person there.

The only advantage for having a female roommate is that women tend to go to a man’s house for sex. So less chances of them bringing strangers do your home.
But men brings less possible drama and complications.