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gottabekd · 10-13-2009, 08:24 PM

I'm looking/thinking/dreaming of buying a condo/townhouse for myself to live in (Calgary). My target area would likely be the SE, maybe SW.

Going through the finances, it looks like buying a 2(+) bedroom place, and renting a room for ~$500 would be worth it over a 1 bedroom place. Obviously, there is quite a difference with having a roommate; there are pros and cons to both situations. If having a roommate can yield a couple hundred extra dollars, that sounds pretty good to me right now.

My question: Is it tough to find a roommate for shared accommodations? None of my close friends would be ideal candidates for this set up, so I'm asking about the general public.

If anyone has any tips, experiences about such a setup, I would be happy to hear it. For example, do most people need a parking space, or are there really people in Calgary who don't own a vehicle? Is a second full (or half) bathroom a necessity for such an arrangement? Or, would you suggest staying away from renting a room to a stranger?

Thanks.

10-13-2009, 08:24 PM	#1
gottabekd Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	How hard is it to find a roommate (shared accommodation) in this city? I'm looking/thinking/dreaming of buying a condo/townhouse for myself to live in (Calgary). My target area would likely be the SE, maybe SW. Going through the finances, it looks like buying a 2(+) bedroom place, and renting a room for ~$500 would be worth it over a 1 bedroom place. Obviously, there is quite a difference with having a roommate; there are pros and cons to both situations. If having a roommate can yield a couple hundred extra dollars, that sounds pretty good to me right now. My question: Is it tough to find a roommate for shared accommodations? None of my close friends would be ideal candidates for this set up, so I'm asking about the general public. If anyone has any tips, experiences about such a setup, I would be happy to hear it. For example, do most people need a parking space, or are there really people in Calgary who don't own a vehicle? Is a second full (or half) bathroom a necessity for such an arrangement? Or, would you suggest staying away from renting a room to a stranger? Thanks.