Tag Archives: rent calculator
Duplex Livin’
Finished basements can be a tricky situation, and they aren’t for everyone. In today’s Dear Splitwise we take a look at how a bi-level duplex with an inhabited basement should be split up. Dear Ask Splitwise, I’m so thankful for the rent calculator … Continue reading
The Multi-Purpose Home
Today in Dear Splitwise, we talk about a unique housing situation in which one occupant makes considerably more than the other, and how rent should be handled when in that situation. Dear Splitwise, I have been utterly in love with … Continue reading
Yahoo Answers! – A Tale of Terrible Customer Service
Here at Splitwise we’re a small start up, which means that we don’t spend a ton of money on marketing and advertising. It’s something that we do ourselves through various outlets; one being answering questions on Yahoo! Answers when people ask about rental advice. … Continue reading
Window Issues
When it comes to living spaces windows can be both a blessing and a curse. You’ve either got no light, too much light or noise when it comes to some window pains (pun intended). Dear Splitwise, I have a room in … Continue reading
Shelling Out for Dish Duty
Ever have one of those roommates that just can’t seem to ever do their share when it comes to chores around the house? Today we discuss that person who don’t get the importance of cleaning up after themselves while leaving … Continue reading
Everything is Bigger in Texas (Including the Closets)
Today we’ll be talking about how to split up room cost between roommates when it comes to fancy Texan livin’ and their huge closet spaces. Dear Splitwise, I am currently in the process of moving into an apartment for the first time … Continue reading
Latrines’ Galore
Today we’re talking about some sweet unconventional housing, hardwood floors, and figuring out how much rent each housemate should pay. Dear Splitwise, I am trying to arbitrate a living situation for my daughter and want to share some thoughts. Your … Continue reading
Rentin’ Rooms in your House
If you are going to rent out a room in your house, especially to a friend, you need to pick a fair price that also reflects the market. One reader asks: Dear Splitwise, How would you charge if you rent out a … Continue reading
Does it really work? Feedback on the Rent Calculator
Thanks to interest from readers and responders like you, I have had a lot more opportunity to check my original work and the calculator is holding up quite well under public scrutiny. Thanks to everyone who gave feedback or wrote … Continue reading
Survey results – Split the Rent accurate to within 10%
Fairness is a funny thing. One person’s fair is another person’s rip-off. So it is important for a rent-splitting calculator to jive with a broadly intuitive sense of fairness. It can’t just be what I think is fair – or … Continue reading
