I have a finished basement, it is a walkout/daylight basement so very nice.
I would like to rent out a room and have been looking on my towns free website and after doing some math I am thinking $350 or $400 per month IF they want in garage parking for one car. I am thinking $600 IF they want two bedrooms and one car parking.
I am scared, How does one start to find decent renters, this is really important as they will be sharing a home with me.
I am trying to sell stuff from around the house to get extra income but at this point I am thinking I need to do something bigger. If I get a second job then I have to get daycare plus the way my contract reads I would have to get the MOONLIGHTING approved through my employer so that is does not reflect poorly on my current employer.
I am thinking the renting of the room would be better/easier. I figure if I rent out both basement bedrooms then I can move my sons playroom/toys into the storage room. I have been slowly emptying out the storage room by getting the stuff tagged for my next rummage sale.
Any advice?
Want to rent out a room in my basement
August 4th, 2010 at 06:08 pm
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August 5th, 2010 at 01:12 pm 1281013933
Joanne - I will look into it but since I could not sell my house because our neighbor was parking multiple cars on their yard and have at any given time 5 cars in their driveway; I am pretty sure they will not complain (that whole if you live in glass houses you should not throw rocks thing).
I am sure the renting thing will be a back burner thing until I get more information, I would like a situation where it is more I am letting someone stay with me BUT they are paying me a going rate for temporary housing.
August 5th, 2010 at 11:34 pm 1281051252
But are you okay with sharing the kitchen, laundry, etc.etc. just like a roommate???
August 9th, 2010 at 03:41 am 1281325307
Oh, how did I find this woman? she came recommended by a woman I knew from church. I would say...be wary of the people who are looking for a temporary living situation like this...