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Just curious, are there any single retirees who are roommates with non-romantic friends of either gender? I could imagine that for widows/widowers, or late-life divorcees, this could be a big plus as all expenses would be split and you'd have a built-in house and pet sitter, as well as companionship and a safer situation at home. If you fell or had a stroke or something there would be someone to seek help. I'm thinking that if I find myself alone someday, I would go this route.
Just curious, are there any single retirees who are roommates with non-romantic friends of either gender? I could imagine that for widows/widowers, or late-life divorcees, this could be a big plus as all expenses would be split and you'd have a built-in house and pet sitter, as well as companionship and a safer situation at home. If you fell or had a stroke or something there would be someone to seek help. I'm thinking that if I find myself alone someday, I would go this route.
I think it's a good idea, as long as the two roomies can get along well enough to live in the same house/apartment and share expenses, and to look after each other- even when it's inconvenient to them.
Everyone in these "Retirement" threads know my situation ... I'm living the male version of "The Golden Girls."
I'm not retired yet ... will be in the next 2-4 years though (I think) and the other three guys are also late middle-aged not yet retired either (although Handyman Rod is semi-retired).
I own a three story 6 bedroom 120 year old Victorian house with three fireplaces, 2 staircases, high ceilings, stained glass windows, etc. This house is in a registered historic district. We share the common the rooms like the kitchen, center hall, front parlor, laundry room, etc. I'm the home owner and Professor Rob, Handyman Rod and Chef Joe pay me (Officer Mark) monthly rent which includes all utilities. The professor has been with me the longest ... 9 years. We have no pets.
We get along very well. We're all single - either divorced or bachelors. It's really a great situation: I make some income to continue restoring and improving the house and the other three live in a gracious elegant home in a desirable neighborhood that is much more affordable than renting even a small studio apartment.
Joint ownership would not be a good idea. And the owner of the property, or the person having a lease on an apartment ... would want to have a written agreement with any persons sharing the living quarters. The goal is for a harmonious existence, together. However, oftentimes that's not what happens. You need a way to end/terminate the relationship(s). I've been in a joint tenancy ownership with someone who is like family to me, and 23 years older. Even before he became seriously ill, it became a difficult living arrangement. People change over time. Think of this as a prenuptial agreement. It will making living together less stressful.
That does sound like a good idea! Does anyone out there know of any web-sites, newspapers, or magazines for seniors, or where one can begin their search for a roomate? I advertised on craigslist awhile ago,and only received one response..
Everyone in these "Retirement" threads know my situation ... I'm living the male version of "The Golden Girls."
I'm not retired yet ... will be in the next 2-4 years though (I think) and the other three guys are also late middle-aged not yet retired either (although Handyman Rod is semi-retired).
I own a three story 6 bedroom 120 year old Victorian house with three fireplaces, 2 staircases, high ceilings, stained glass windows, etc. This house is in a registered historic district. We share the common the rooms like the kitchen, center hall, front parlor, laundry room, etc. I'm the home owner and Professor Rob, Handyman Rod and Chef Joe pay me (Officer Mark) monthly rent which includes all utilities. The professor has been with me the longest ... 9 years. We have no pets.
We get along very well. We're all single - either divorced or bachelors. It's really a great situation: I make some income to continue restoring and improving the house and the other three live in a gracious elegant home in a desirable neighborhood that is much more affordable than renting even a small studio apartment.
Before letting anyone rent in my home, I require references and I do an extensive interview. (I trust my intuition) Only once in the past dozen years did I have a problem roommate - the one and only time I rented to a female! However, I pay no heed to credit scores or credit history because I know good decent honest people could be unfairly stigmatized by the credit reporting agencies. In my area good hardworking excellent tenants are turned down for apartments because of their credit scores!
I deeply apologize for being one of those obnoxious "house proud" individuals. Maybe it's because the old place was so shabby when I first bought it and I've been restoring the 120 year old dump into being a livable place. Anyway in May not only was my house selected to be on a tour of historic homes by the local historical society, but it's a photo of the interior of my home that was used in the article about the tour in the local newspaper!
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