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[quote=Anonymous]It says studio apartment. If an actual studio and not just a room with bath, then it seems like it could be worth it. I don't know prices where you are, but the location seems good (as in close to metro and bus lines). If a studio would normally get $1300 in rent, then it's fine. I would ask them to make sure utilities are included in that price for sure though, normally I do an exchange that is a bit less that what they would rent it for.

I would love my own studio, especially if it is not connected to the main house (like with an in-law). I am doing an exchange for just a large bedroom and private bath for $840/month but rent out here is crazy and this bedroom would normally go for $950-1000. Studios only start at around $1300 here.

I don't understand what they mean about tax savings though. While there are no taxes done by the employers, you still have to report this money on income taxes.

While I haven't enjoyed having my boss be my landlord for a few positions, my current MB is really cool and doesn't really have any rules set in place for me. She expects me to act like I am paying rent, because I am. So as long as I am considerate about things, like I would be with any other roommate (not making lots of noise late at night, not eating all their food all the time, etc) then there is no problem. I am allowed to have guests over whenever I want to, including male friends. I don't get talked down to, I don't get asked to work outside of my schedule unless she really needs me to watch them quickly for like 2 minutes and I am already home, I don't get asked to not bring certain foods or drinks around the family, or anything of the like.[/quote]

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