How to Find Rent Free Housing
The cost of living is extremely expensive and a large chunk of that bill is often the rent bill. However, there are a few different loop holes when it comes to cheap or free housing. Follow these steps in order to find rent free housing.
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Barter for rent free housing.
Living rent free requires a little research, and sometimes a little work. One option to find free housing is to find a barter work exchange program or contract. Talk to local apartment owners and see if they are interested in live in apartment managers. This is a common way to find rent free housing (look in your local classified ads as well) and is often in exchange for the person to manage the complaints and repairs for other tenants in th apartment complex.
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Talk to farmers about vacant living space.
In the same light, talk to local farmers about free or reduced housing opportunities. They often have large houses with many empty rooms and more work than they can handle by themselves. Offer to lend a helping hand in exchange for free rent.
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Offer live in care to someone in exchange for rent free housing.
Become a live in caregiver for both valuable work experience and rent free living. It takes a lot of work but you will be living rent free as well as making someone else's life easier.
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Research subsidized housing in your state and county.
Look into subsidized housing plans offered by your state and local agencies. There are many different options available that offer free or reduced rent if you are income eligible.
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Move back in with mom and dad.
Yes, this is less than ideal, but it does mean you get to live with reduced or free rent. A lot of people are moving back in with their parents because of the economy. If you are having financial struggles, consider moving back in with the parent's house for free rent.
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Rent out rooms of your home.
If you are paying a mortgage and looking to live with cheap monthly payments, start renting out the extra rooms in your house. Set up a contract with your new roommate and watch your mortgage payment be slashed by the monthly rent contribution.
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