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househunting:

$425/room in shared house

Reno, NV
Hello Reno,
You may be wondering why I’ve gathered you here. There is an opportunity for ONE MORE SPACE in a communal house, available now. Welcome.
/ABOUT YOU
I am looking for a passionate, active, imaginative person to fill a bedroom in a communal house in Midtown, a few blocks from Virginia & Vassar. Communal living mostly means shared responsibility, effort, & interest. Housemates will divvy chores (in the house & in the yard), & shared funds will supply bulk house essentials. I’m looking for people who have got the paying-rent-&-bills-on-time thing down. Expect a relaxed & social atmosphere, which means more potlucks over ragers. I’m looking to start a house where people put time & effort into improving it–through building, project making, dumpstering, gardening, cleaning, communicating, &c.
An ideal housemate would be interested in leaving a constructive, creative mark on the household. At the very least, I’d like to live with people who sustain & improve a friendly, engaging, & homey atmosphere. Flexibility is key–must be willing to deal with the quirks of an old house (the plumbing is a sensitive soul) & some mild discomfort in the interest of saving energy & money (we keep the heat off or low). Whiners need not apply.
/ABOUT THE HOUSE
The house has two apartment units, upstairs & downstairs, is rented out under one lease. Upstairs bedroom folks will have to make a step outside to access the bigger, better kitchen & communal areas.
UPSTAIRS: Two bedrooms, tiny kitchen space (mini fridge & small electric range), full bathroom, newly redone hardwood floors.
DOWNSTAIRS: Two bedrooms, newly redone kitchen space (new gas range!), gorgeous living room space with hardwood floors & working fireplace, full bathroom.
BASEMENT: A little creepy, working on that.
DETACHED GARAGE: It’s there, just waiting
YARDS: Front & back both in great condition, just begging for chickens; there’s some serious potential for a garden overhaul.
/ABOUT THE HOUSEMATES
I am a newcomer to Reno, hailing from Portland, Ore. I was a mechanic in the bike industry for years, but now am working for a large-scale production taxidermy studio in their habitat department, fabricating scenery. You’ll find me canning in the kitchen or trying to goad you into playing board games. I’m vegetarian & love sharing meals. I sing traditional old-time hymns pretty much constantly. Super feminist, real genderqueer, looking for those that are Down.
CS is a mover & shaker over at Urban Roots. Features include: non-sacchrine positivity, real talk, A+ attitude, brought that gorgeous kitchen table, into craft nights, loves radishes.
Cael is new to Reno and an ardent advocate of authenticity and alliteration (apparently.) He’s into holistic health, self-development, and socializing through games of all kinds. Other interests include massage, Spanish, psychology, bioenergetics, soccer, ultimate, hiking, and smiling.
Moogie LaBeija is the resident 12-year-old cat. His hobbies include making noise & drinking from sinks. He’s not diplomatic whatsoever, so we really, truly can’t have any more cats or dogs in the house.
/FINE PRINT
Rent will be around $425 + one-month’s security deposit on move in or shortly thereafter. Bills will be split; housemates will agree on +/-$25 house fund. Everyone will be required to sign on the lease for month-to-month + one month’s notice for moving out; the landlords are flexible & laissez-faire. Racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, classist, &c &c, jokes, sentiments, or dialogue in this household will not be tolerated. That one’s important.
Feel free to share a little bit about yourself, & please answer the following questions in your email. PRO TIP: We take it as a Bad Sign if you respond without addressing these questions.
1. What are four (or more) things you look for in an ideal housing environment?
2. What are some things that would make you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or irritated in a housing environment?
3. What experience do you have living in a collective or communal household?
4. Are you committed to fulfilling basic responsibilities, such as completing bimonthly chores, paying bills, doing dishes, periodically buying household items, &c.?
5. Are you comfortable communicating clearly, kindly, & straightforwardly, without passive aggressiveness?
6. Do you have any special skills, passions, or interests that would enrich the household?
*my best friend modeling the bedroom space is unfortunately not included.

i lived here, with these people. i wouldn’t do it again.

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