Or she’s in section 8 housing, which means the government is subsidizing WalMart in two ways. Or she had a better job when she applied for the apartment. There’s lots of explanations.
If she has a partner with an income then she isnt trying to afford $1400 rent on $1700 income
If she has a partner without an income, then the story is still sus af because no landlord would rent to someone for that far over 1/3rd of their income.
The math aint mathing. And $1400 is nothing in some places and is more than you need for a 2-3 bedroom house in others. Its all about location
If she has a partner without an income, then the story is still sus af because no landlord would rent to someone for that far over 1/3rd of their income.
I uhhh… you don’t know very many poor people, do you?
There are a number of ways someone could end up in this situation, including losing a higher paying job that they had when they moved in.
Maybe she’s got a partner…also 1400 is nothing for rent. She might be in a studio.
This is on Walmart
Or she’s in section 8 housing, which means the government is subsidizing WalMart in two ways. Or she had a better job when she applied for the apartment. There’s lots of explanations.
You neglected the most likely one: The landlord’s exorbitant rent hikes.
Never rent. Always buy. Even if all you can buy is a 30-year-old RV, you’re better off with that than a rent payment.
The only routes out of poverty are equity and the lottery. Renting always deprives you of equity.
If she has a partner with an income then she isnt trying to afford $1400 rent on $1700 income
If she has a partner without an income, then the story is still sus af because no landlord would rent to someone for that far over 1/3rd of their income.
The math aint mathing. And $1400 is nothing in some places and is more than you need for a 2-3 bedroom house in others. Its all about location
I uhhh… you don’t know very many poor people, do you?
There are a number of ways someone could end up in this situation, including losing a higher paying job that they had when they moved in.
Bro who cares if the story is a little exaggerated. It’s still true that we are over charged and under payed.
I personally care if the story is presented as true
At the end of the day it’s a Twitter post about a second hand person. You’ll never know if it’s true.