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SlightlyStoopkid t1_j10frxg wrote

stalked your post history and you make 50k/yr

that's enough to afford rent with a few roommates. go on craigslist and filter by price. here's one in DOT that i found in 2 minutes. https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/apa/7570369231.html

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ipsissimus666 OP t1_j10hsdm wrote

Thanks for the find. I’m a bit leery of split shot though…

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SlightlyStoopkid t1_j10o5ai wrote

> split shot

idk what that is. just go on craigslist and find a place.

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ipsissimus666 OP t1_j10oa1p wrote

Been looking since September. I promise I’m on it.

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chunkyboiiii t1_j13tkal wrote

Two housing recommendations for you— (1) sign up for emails for bpda affordable housing lotteries based on your income https://www.bostonplans.org/housing (2) Facebook groups for Boston housing.

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lpn122 t1_j155xuf wrote

Try r/bostonhousing people post rooms for rent every day

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cyanastarr t1_j14fz3c wrote

I was a housing advocate of sorts for the past 4-5 years, and had to couch surf for a couple months when I was younger. Can relate a little, though I never had to sleep outside.

Trust me dude, if roommates are even remotely an option, they are your best option hands down. If doesn’t have to be forever. But it beats the hell out of sleeping outdoors or being homeless generally. Even if the “room” you’re renting is technically an attic closet or a basement with rats, or whatever. You start where you are and try to gain stability from there.

Be safe and best wishes.

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ipsissimus666 OP t1_j14h1b9 wrote

I appreciate it. I have some prospects.

And I’m not in the worst situation… I have a reliable vehicle and quality sleeping bag.

I should be fine, but I’m just scared.

I’ve interviewed for several rooms over the last months.. Just nothing planned out yet.

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