I am trying to make a decision. curious about your thoughts on my personal situation, and what you think in general. or your own stories if you have anything relevant…

  • redisdead@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    You’re renting, you can literally grab a truck and move to a cheaper housing market with all your belongings overnight.

    If you can pay rent, you can pay a mortgage.

    At least the mortgage is benefiting you.

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      3 months ago

      You can’t pay a mortgage until you have a down payment … and even with a down payment…

      Do you know what house I could afford for that much in my area? A house in a trailer park where I would still be paying rent.

      You’re acting all superior but you literally can’t handle basic math.


      And you’re saying I could just move to another area … I don’t want to. As an trans person, I will simply not be leaving. It is very easy to access healthcare and services in my area. And my quality of life would tank even if I wasn’t trans … my job is tied to living where I do, most of my community is here… anywhere I could actually afford would not be a pleasant place to live. But yeah, if you want to own a home in bumfuck Idaho, sure. I won’t be, because I think enjoying my life is more important than a deed.