Waterloo/Kitchener Housing Suggestions

JimmyHo

I know a lot of forum members live in the Kitchener/Waterloo area so I was hoping for some suggestions on my work situation.

I am considering a new job that will require me to be in Waterloo two days a week for work. As I currently live in Richmond Hill, having to commute to Waterloo twice a week will be very tough (especially in the winter months). Its about 120 kms each way.

I have been thinking it might be a better solution to buy or rent a condo in the Waterloo area and maybe share it with another tenant. My preference is always to buy versus to rent but of course the cost of owning will be a lot more than just renting a small apartment. I was thinking it might be better to buy a two bedroom condo and rent out the one room to a full-time tenant. I will subsidize their rent as I will also be living in the unit a couple days a week.

If I want to spend less than $200k on the condo, any suggestions on condo buildings I should consider? I prefer to avoid condos that are typically used as student housing.

Any other ideas on a possible housing arrangement? I'm not sure if it would be possible to find someone that would be interested in renting a room in their house a few days a week? Its not your typical housing arrangement.

pkrfce9

my nephew has a house not too far from the university. probably pretty close to your office, if it is where i think it is.

they just have a newborn, though. let me know if you want me to ask him. i'm not even sure if he'd go for it. but he does play poker...

moose

I believe drtyore has a room to rent.

Must like porn, comic books, wrestling, anything Josh Whedon, 40 Creek Whiskey. Ability to act as designated driver.

Hobbes

don't forget small enough to fit in a smart car.

i.e. my size :D

compuease

moose;376586 wroteI believe drtyore has a room to rent.

Must like porn, comic books, wrestling, anything Josh Whedon, 40 Creek Whiskey. Ability to act as designated driver.

Hobbes;376609 wrotedon't forget small enough to fit in a smart car.

i.e. my size :D

Drtyore has room a room to rent in his smart car? lol, must be a small room.

Milo

Hobbes;376609 wrotedon't forget small enough to fit in a smart car.

i.e. my size :D

Oh come on . . .

you'd fit in the trunk.

DrTyore

I currently have me and a roomie in my 3 BR place..

I am working on the 3rd room not being full of stuffs.. PM me to make an arrangement

Mark

(PS - Moose is right on all accounts)