SuperMn106 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 How old were you when you bought your first house or went out on your own? I am 22 almost 23 and I am starting to freak out that I still live at home with my parents. I help them out with some bills so its not like i am free loading but i still feel the need to have to be out on my own for some reason. I just feel like since i am an adult now i should be on my own and kinda feel bad for not being. So i was just wondering what age everyone else was when they were out on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I was 23. My wife, then my girlfriend, moved into our apartment in 1986, in 1991 we were married. 1996 we bought our home. My parents never cared that I stayed home until that age. They knew that I would be able to take care of myself. Its tough to leave the nest! Its a scarey thing to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I was 18 when I left home. There was a thing called the "Draft" back then. I was married at 21 and we lived in a mobile home until I bought our first and only, and last house at the age of 29. ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 i was 18, and stole my 1st house. long story, and not for everyone. but, by age 22 (1969)i was married and bought my 1st new home with my wife. a 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch, full basement and single car garage for $15,400. in 1982, i bought a new chevy suburban that cost $16,400. now, the same home is $250,000, and cheap at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 19 years old and had my mobile home paid off in six years, lived in it for 13 years and got what we paid for it when we sold it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I left home when I was 17. I went in the Air Force and haven't looked back! I was 26 when I bought my first house for $23,000! That house is now selling for over $750,000! If I had stayed there I would have been dead 30 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I joined the service when I was 18. 4 years later I came back home and lived with my dad for 2 years as I attended a Jr. College. When I finished my undergrad at The University of Toledo I moved back with my dad for 3 months then got married and we've been on our own ever since. I was 27 when I moved out for good, and when we bought our home I was 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I went on a 2 year church mission at 19, got married at 22, built a nice home at 23, had a kid at 24, and another at 26. It's been awesome. I am currently 27. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Im 28 now left home when i was 19 purchased my first house that i still own when i was 20. Just moved into my new home i built 5 months ago. Hope i never build agin im happy where im at. Ive worked hard for what i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 im in the same boat as you bud, im 22 soon to be 23, im still living at home, i would love to move out and its possible, but im still going to school finishing up my law enforcement degree, i hold a full time job, help out alot around the house pay some bills, i figured though with school living at home will keep me in line and it just seems to be the best to stay home for right now, when i graduate next year and finish up police training and get hired some where ill be close to 24 i figured 2 more years is for me at home, i just believe its best for me right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I was 23. After graduating from college in May of 1976 I lived with my parents until February of 1977 when I finally got a good job in another city. While living with them during that time though they insisted I pay them rent until I got my own place. When I moved out they gave all the $ back to me to buy furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I left home for a short stint at 14, and then left home at 16 for good. Got married when I was 17. Hey, in this day and age of 2 income families, stay home, and help your folks out as long as you can, while saving some money at the same time for your future. You're in a very fortunate position, as long as you don't take it for granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Joined the Air Force when I was 18. Bought my first house when I was 29. I'd live at home as long as it's comfortable for you and your parents. Owning a house is expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Moved out for less than a year when I was 19. Ended up moving out for good at 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I moved out my senior year of college at 21... move back for a year when I was 24. I rented cheap apartments until I bought my first house almost 2 1/2 years ago when I was 30. I would stay there as long as you can and save as much as possible. Nothing to worry about, my brother still lives at home and he just turned 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 When I was 18 I moved from Illinois to Minnesota with a buddy who had some family up there.I lived up there in a few rentals for about 4 years.I moved back to Illinois in 98 and shared a house with another buddy until I got married and bought a house in 2000.We just sold that house,and are living with the inlaws while we're building a new house which should be done in about a month and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmarti Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 A view from the other side...... With a 20 year old son at home, you guys are making me nervous! Actually, he is away at school for 9 months out of the year, and I miss hunting with him in the fall. He has an apartment for the year, but works back home in the summer. I guess it would depend on how you and Dad get along. I think two strong willed males can butt heads in the same house. My Son and I do at times, but my worry now is he will move too far away for us to hunt and hang out together. Enjoy your time with Dad and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Married at 19; dad at 20 - college and full time work - bought 1st house at 26 years old. Still wasn't fully ready for all the responsiblities of owning. I now look back and wish I had waited until my mid-20's to marry, etc. No regrets so much as hind-sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Married at 21, moved into an apartment for about a year. Bought an acre on the river and added a mobile home. Had it about a year and bought a small house in my home town (around the age of 24). Sold it about 2 years later, moved into an apartment while I looked for land to build, didn't find anything and at roughly 28 I finally found a house I could add on to and some land I could do something with. Ill be 31 in a few months and we are still there. We probably wont move again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Moved out for good at 20, married at 21, bought our first house at 26 and we are still there...for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 This is an interesting story. I actually owned my first house (not my home though) at 15. My grandad had a rent house that he left me when he died. I owned it through high school and saved most of the rent to help me pay for college. I also worked and got a student loan. I sold the rent house and bought my first home at 18 when I started college. The rent around campus was ridiculous, so I found a little 2 bedroom 1 bath frame house about 5 miles from campus and bought it to live in while I was in school. Sold it four years later for what I had in it and moved back to my hometown. I've always owned my own home except for a few brief months when I was between houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I wouldn't be too concerned about living at home at your age. I did it for a while, and wish I would have done it longer. I bought my first house at 25, and burned through my savings the first month of owning it. Looking back now, the best idea would have been for Sarah and I to live with our parents and save as much as possible. But we didn't because we felt like we had to make the move ASAP. Never a good idea. As long as they're not driving you crazy, hang in there and save as much $$ as you can...believe me, you'll need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I moved out for the first time a little over a year ago at age 23. The college I attended was in the same town as my high school, which was about 10 minutes from my parents. I didnt see a point in spending a ton of money for some rundown apartment when I could just live at home. I'm glad I did because that gave me the chance to save money which I am certainly needing now that I have moved out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I graduated high school in 1979,got a job and moved out before my 18th birthday.I moved back home once when I decided to back to school for about a year,then moved out again.I bought my house about 14yrs ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Lived at home until I was 24 while attending trade school. and working. Bought a newly built home when I was 24. Was able to afford to have it built because of living at home. Wouldn't be set up the way I am today without my parents help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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