At 56, I moved into a single-family home with a woman I'd never met. The setup helps me afford my dream city.
I always wanted to live in Los Angeles, but I didn't have the budget for a rental in my dream neighborhood. Instead, I moved in with a roommate.
At 56, Lara Lehman found herself moving into a single-family home with a stranger, despite her initial reluctance. Lehman had always dreamed of living in Los Angeles, but financial constraints had prevented her from pursuing her dream. After discovering a post online, she moved in with her roommate for $2,000 a month, saving money and allowing her to try a freelance writing career.
Lehman's previous life in Missouri had drawn her back to her roots, but she was drawn back to LA's natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and pleasant weather. After ending her teaching assignment in Missouri and caring for her senior dog, she decided to make the move to LA's dream city. Lehman found a furnished house share in a quiet corner of Burbank, where she now lives with her supportive roommate, Beth.
Lehman's $2,000 rent is all-inclusive, providing her with a sense of neighborhood connection and comfort while working from home.
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