How long did you rent before buying a house?

[Jumpem]

After you finished college, how long did you rent until purchasing a house? If you didn't go to college, how long did you rent on your own before buying?

I'm curious after reading the other house buying thread.

 

[aniepras]

if you can and plan on being in one spot for more than 2-3 years buy

 

[meltdown75]

4 years

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: aniepras
if you can and plan on being in one spot for more than 2-3 years buy

I just got a position and graduate in a couple weeks. I have no idea what my net income is going to be like, and have little savings, so I am renting for now. I'd like a house in a year, maybe two.

 

[aniepras]

It's the best investment you can make. I bought a little 50 year old house and lived in it the 4 years i was in school. I just sold it i paid $83,000 for it and sold it for $162,000 it sold in a week and i didn't have to pay any taxes.

 

[iamwiz82]

I bought mine 3 months after graduating and 4 years of renting.

 

[aniepras]

iamwiz i'm having a hard time figuring you out are you the blonde in the pictures or the one taking them. I read your thing on WW or something and am lost.

 

[aeroguy]

Counting college? 4.5 years

Out of college? 1 year

 

[Spike]

out of college, 6 months, including college (if you include dorms) 5 years

-spike

 

[aniepras]

any graduated cs majors

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: aniepras
It's the best investment you can make. I bought a little 50 year old house and lived in it the 4 years i was in school. I just sold it i paid $83,000 for it and sold it for $162,000 it sold in a week and i didn't have to pay any taxes.

Man, a house for 162,000.... so not fair. We just bought a townhouse for 337,000 and that was a good deal... Seattle sucks sometimes.

-spike

 

[Jumpem]

Well, the lease on my townhouse is a year, so I am trapped for at least that long. I don't know if I'll be able to save any money for a house downpayment by then.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: aniepras
iamwiz i'm having a hard time figuring you out are you the blonde in the pictures or the one taking them. I read your thing on WW or something and am lost.

Well, I think that the other thread would clue you in as to who I am buying the bikini for.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: aniepras
any graduated cs majors

:wave:

 

[Bryophyte]

11 years from college graduation. Moved around a fair bit. Wish I had done it sooner.

 

[aniepras]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: aniepras
iamwiz i'm having a hard time figuring you out are you the blonde in the pictures or the one taking them. I read your thing on WW or something and am lost.

Well, I think that the other thread would clue you in as to who I am buying the bikini for.

not these days i was kinda hoping you were a lesbian or something. Whats with all the guys with girl pics.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: aniepras

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: aniepras
iamwiz i'm having a hard time figuring you out are you the blonde in the pictures or the one taking them. I read your thing on WW or something and am lost.

Well, I think that the other thread would clue you in as to who I am buying the bikini for.

not these days i was kinda hoping you were a lesbian or something. Whats with all the guys with girl pics.

Sorry to disappoint! :laugh:

 

[Tylanner]

About half a month ::::PPPPP

 

[aniepras]

Originally posted by: Jumpem
Well, the lease on my townhouse is a year, so I am trapped for at least that long. I don't know if I'll be able to save any money for a house downpayment by then.

talk to a mortgage lender like wells fargo you may be suprised what you qualify for and what options there are.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: aniepras
talk to a mortgage lender like wells fargo you may be suprised what you qualify for and what options there are.

I have things that need money before a house:
pay off gf's $6k of credit card debt
engagement ring for the gf
wedding

After the wedding, look for a house. Sigh... maybe it'll be a while.

 

[Poulsonator]

After moving out the parents house and heading to college, I rented for 10 years. Bought our first house in May of 2002 and will never rent again.

 

[rh71]

3-4 years ... stayed living with parents after college till I got enough savings. I don't know why people are so quick to leave if they have the option not to.

 

[jadinolf]

Almost 3 years. Very stupid since I bought my house with nothing down on the G. I. Bill and could have done it any time.

Oh well, I'm on house #3 now.