How much to pay in rent?

[brosnanyuen]

What is a good rate to pay in rent? Can you pay part time? (that may have been a silly question) I live in Kansas City. Can you guys share what you pay to rent a room. Any suggestions where to look? Any old office building? near a salon? chiro's office?

 

[ilovemybestfriends]

1st I'm not sure what you mean by paying part-time??  Each location is completely different.  First I would consider where it is you'd like to work.  In a salon?  Chiro's office?  Office building?  etc...Then just start looking around.  Look everywhere.  Ask around.  Start with the paper and online.  Then just start driving and looking for signs for space for lease.  You'll be surprised at how much available space is out there...you just don't notice until you start to look.  (although I'm sure it depends on the area you live in)  I know people that pay anywhere from $275 a month to $1200 a month.  It depends on how much you can use the space.  Are you limited to certain hours?  Decide when you want to work.  Do you want to be able to use the space whenever you want, or do you have to share the space with someone else?  These are all things that you have to take into consideration and decide before you make a decision.  Good Luck!

 

[Tim Cockhold]

Terab is correct in saying that you should think about your ideal location first and work from there.  If you want to rent "part time" you may want to share a space with another MT.  This would likely mean lower rent as well.  You should also consider what that rent gets you.  Do you want to schedule all of your own appointments, pay utilities and phone by yourself, etc.I rent a small room (really small 8 x 12) in a day spa/salon located in central MA and pay $300 month.  I don't have to worry about utilities, maintenance, answering phone and setting appts, can use credit card machine, etc. and I have the added benefit of a built-in audience for marketing.I have a friend who rents a small room from a chiro in Boston on tony Newbury Street and she only pays $275 but, cannot market within the practice and cannot use their phone or admin help.Depends what is most important to you.  Check out http://www.craigslist.com - great place for renting/sharing space.