Comments on: How To Live Rent-Free While Becoming Location Independent http://locationindependentprofessionals.com/2009/05/18/how-to-live-rent-free-while-becoming-location-independent/ A community of professionals who live and work from anywhere they choose. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:22:44 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ana http://locationindependentprofessionals.com/2009/05/18/how-to-live-rent-free-while-becoming-location-independent/comment-page-1/#comment-3119 Ana Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:36:00 +0000 http://locationindependent.com/blog/?p=2355#comment-3119 Hi everyone! Been a long time since my last posting and I love going through these topics that fascinate me, to see where people currently are. So ... let's see, I'm currently in Japan still teaching. I thought I was leaving in December but my job was extended. Now I'm leaving on March 28, definitely. So I'm looking for a housesit somewhere from then. So if anyone knows anyone who knows anyone, almost anywhere, that would be great. In the meantime, best wishes to everyone! Hi everyone!

Been a long time since my last posting and I love going through these topics that fascinate me, to see where people currently are. So … let’s see, I’m currently in Japan still teaching. I thought I was leaving in December but my job was extended. Now I’m leaving on March 28, definitely. So I’m looking for a housesit somewhere from then. So if anyone knows anyone who knows anyone, almost anywhere, that would be great.

In the meantime, best wishes to everyone!

]]> By: susan http://locationindependentprofessionals.com/2009/05/18/how-to-live-rent-free-while-becoming-location-independent/comment-page-1/#comment-1426 susan Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:04:04 +0000 http://locationindependent.com/blog/?p=2355#comment-1426 Leigh, My name is Susan and I am interested in being a house sitter. I have never house sitted before though but I am willing to travel. Do you have any tips for me? I live in Wenatchee, Washington with my Mom right now. Please get back to me as soon as you can. Susan Leigh,

My name is Susan and I am interested in being a house sitter. I have never house sitted before though but I am willing to travel. Do you have any tips for me? I live in Wenatchee, Washington with my Mom right now.

Please get back to me as soon as you can.

Susan

]]> By: Ana http://locationindependentprofessionals.com/2009/05/18/how-to-live-rent-free-while-becoming-location-independent/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Ana Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:00:34 +0000 http://locationindependent.com/blog/?p=2355#comment-1425 Great idea about the motorhome option. Need to get more serious about saving 'cause that's a big initial expense but a great idea nonetheless. The other challenge is ... that ugly reality called visa requirements. Some countries will literally not let you stay over 90 days or so, even when you're not seeking a job (silly, I know). The European Schengen is like that now. I'd want to go directly to the Continent, that's my dream! And a motorhome would be perfect between housesits ... but the visa problems are a big hurdle. Great idea about the motorhome option. Need to get more serious about saving ’cause that’s a big initial expense but a great idea nonetheless.

The other challenge is … that ugly reality called visa requirements. Some countries will literally not let you stay over 90 days or so, even when you’re not seeking a job (silly, I know). The European Schengen is like that now. I’d want to go directly to the Continent, that’s my dream! And a motorhome would be perfect between housesits … but the visa problems are a big hurdle.

]]> By: Escapades http://locationindependentprofessionals.com/2009/05/18/how-to-live-rent-free-while-becoming-location-independent/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 Escapades Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:05:28 +0000 http://locationindependent.com/blog/?p=2355#comment-1424 @Ana Maybe a Class B or Class C motorhome would work if you were mainly housesitting on one continent. Would provide transportation as well as living space for those in between assignments times. @Ana

Maybe a Class B or Class C motorhome would work if you were mainly housesitting on one continent. Would provide transportation as well as living space for those in between assignments times.

]]> By: Ana http://locationindependentprofessionals.com/2009/05/18/how-to-live-rent-free-while-becoming-location-independent/comment-page-1/#comment-1423 Ana Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:29:15 +0000 http://locationindependent.com/blog/?p=2355#comment-1423 Housesitting is a great option for someone who wants to be truly independent. But how do you fare between housesitting assignments? You can't guarantee each job will immediately follow the last one. A short time in a hostel, etc., would be ok but sometimes longer periods will inevitably pass before you're offered another job. And few people can afford those longer periods. I imagine that's the real catch with housesitting. Comments? Housesitting is a great option for someone who wants to be truly independent. But how do you fare between housesitting assignments? You can’t guarantee each job will immediately follow the last one. A short time in a hostel, etc., would be ok but sometimes longer periods will inevitably pass before you’re offered another job. And few people can afford those longer periods.

I imagine that’s the real catch with housesitting. Comments?

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