{
  "id": 19647475,
  "title": "I live rent-free in NYC by pet-sitting full time. I've slept in a car and dealt with cancellations, but it's worth it.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/i-live-rent-free-in-nyc-by-pet-sitting-full-time-ive-slept-in-a-car",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T11:06:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/living-rent-free-nyc-full-time-pet-sitting-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an effort to live rent-free in New York City, a comedian moved to the city with a dream and minimal belongings. Initially struggling to find affordable housing, they discovered pet-sitting as a solution. Living rent-free, they were able to pursue comedy full-time while caring for pets. However, the lifestyle comes with challenges, including dealing with noisy roommates, cancellations, and the constant need to adapt to new pet schedules. Despite these difficulties, the author found peace and flexibility in their new lifestyle, which ultimately allowed them to focus on their comedic career.",
  "summary": "I moved to New York to pursue comedy but struggled with rent. Now I live rent-free by pet sitting in different apartments across the city.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}