Coabode?

[Anonymous]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but can someone explain about how co-abode works? I don't know if my house is really set up for a roommate. I am not sure someone wants to live in our guest room (downstairs), so I am not sure how this normally works. Do you find someone of similar income and go in on a new house together? Sorry for these newbie questions. Just trying to figure out if this is a realistic option.

[Anonymous]

All you can do it throw it out there - list it on coabode and see if anyone is interested. There are a lot of people on there who are listed as "need" a room. They usually list how much they can afford to pay.

If you are offering a room in a basement, chances are you will be able to get someone who is willing to tolerate that - someone who can only AFFORD that and you are probably going to have to lower your expectations of how much you will be paid. They probably won't pay say, half the mortgage to live in your basement.

Unless you are able to move yourself and your kids around a bit? Free up a bedroom upstairs? Can YOU live in the basement room and have your kids share a room upstairs?

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I just signed-up on coabode. I'll be curious to see if it leads to anything.

I may be interested in renting your extra room. My two year old and I are probably going to have to end up sharing a room regardless of where we move.

please email me- [e-mail]

Thanks!