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22 May 2017 | 67 replies
This thread is not directed at anyone, it is to bring an issue to light and have an adult discussion about it, which for the most part has been the case.
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21 April 2017 | 27 replies
I'm referring to the standard practice that most people follow most of their adult lives of trading time for money, exclusively.
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21 March 2017 | 6 replies
I have two adult sons who are also getting into this work and I have worked with them on different projects over the past few years (got em started on roofing work when they were still single digits in age).I look forward to learning from others on this sight and to providing any insights I can along the way.
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10 November 2016 | 1 reply
This binds all adults to the terms of the lease.Smoking: I want to know if they are smokers.
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10 December 2016 | 17 replies
Try adult night school Basic Accounting - - at least you'll have some insight.
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7 November 2016 | 12 replies
(After living in a house with 4 adults and two children with one bathroom, 2 bathrooms is tops on my list.)Ask the agent to start sending you listings once a day, and look through them, drive past them if you have time, etc.
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15 August 2017 | 255 replies
I'm just starting out with this in my late 30's because I've been working since before I was actually an adult and I can't say i'm any better off to be honest.
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6 April 2017 | 11 replies
So, it you do pursue this, I would say include at least the basic utilities, and possibly consider including internet/cable as well.Also, double check your local codes- where we are, no more than 3 unrelated adults may live together without specific zoning.
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13 April 2017 | 23 replies
I collect copies of drivers licenses for all adult occupants and copies of pay stubs.
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8 April 2017 | 8 replies
The answer again depends, but your local laws most likely have some kind of limitations on how many adults --- who are not family members --- can reside in a single dwelling unit.