Originally posted by _crs
My Condo I bought is a 2 masterbed room(each has a shower/bath toilet and walk-in closet), washer/dryer, stove(electric), fridge, dishwasher, skylight and patio. I bought it in 99 for about $49,xxx. My monthly mortage is 310.00 I have digi cable, cable net, and phone...I don't pay water just electricity and condo fee. My monthly w/ everything is about $550-625 depending on electricity.
this was a great buy... congrats on that...
and i agree with this guy... buying in is prolly the best way to go about it given that renting doesnt get you too far in the financial chain. most places you can pick up if you look (or have good realtor) for less that rent for an apt. Feb of this year i purchased a 3 bed/2 bath home 1600sq. ft. in a queit neighborhood near regent university. $115k... my monthly is $800 and we own the home... i do strongly recommend buying... good luck with your search and i hope this helps you a little.