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I recently owned a small and admittedly cheap condo. When my job moved to a different town, I sold the condo, and less the commissions on both sides, made about $1,000 profit. I moved back to my hometown, where the job was, and stayed with my parents for about two months while evaluating my options. Last month, I did a six month lease at the premiere apartment complex in our area. My net housing expenditure is about $200/month more, but I went from a 25 year old construction to brand new. My current accommodation is much better.
With that said, I'm back on the dating market, and I can't believe the number of women willing to exclude a renter at a luxury apartment complex in favor of any property owner, even if he owns a derelict single wide in the country. It definitely seems renters are discriminated against in the local dating market here.
This is a question that won't get posters giving an honest answer of 'Yes' because it might appear superficial. However I don't blame people who deem it important. These are usually the type who already has their finances in order and probably don't want to take on someone who doesn't.
I'm guessing the older established crowd who own a place don't want to lose half in case the dating leads to marriage in the future.
I'm guessing the older established crowd who own a place don't want to lose half in case the dating leads to marriage in the future.
Which is exactly one of the reasons for pre-nups. Regardless, it's a great filter for me too, a renter. Why would I want to waste time on somebody with such ridiculous requirement ?
I can show a detailed excel analysis how is owning a property [and living in it] a ridiculously absurd waste of money and how that money can be faaaar better spent on quality of life elsewhere. Anywhere else, basically.
I own a property, but don't live in it and won't. I most definitely prefer living in an apartment and freedom associated with the absence of the Titanic anchor of the condo.
Where I live owning property is definitely an attractive asset. Mega bonus points for those who own in HCOL areas.
Uh oh. Instant disqualifier. Right there
In past, it was a great experience having a house in HCOL area for me (and all the associated cluster*uckery).
It does, however, make for a great conversation during a date, as it allows me to closely examine the micro-expressions of the other party while I'm discussing the pros and cons of the situation.
In short, there's nothing (save for the fantasyland constructed in her head), such a woman can begin to hope to bring to the table that justifies going back to that lifestyle.
Since online dating is just comparing data, the person with the most tangible assets usually wins.
Homeownership means stability and having your finances in order well enough to purchase and maintain a property. A condo means you’re not into maintenance. Renters might be more transient, especially someplace like Tennessee, where the cost of living is relatively low. People wonder what’s wrong with you.
In your case, the diagnosis would be accurate. You are transient. You’re not particularly stable in terms of wanting to settle down and be monogamous. So, stop whining and wait till you find someone who is a better match.
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