Imagine this: you’re starting college and your uncle buys a house near campus for you to live in. He even lets you be the landlady, renting out the other rooms to fund your expenses. Sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, not for this college student, who found herself in hot water when her friends discovered the truth about their rent payments.
The Uncle’s Generous Offer
A House Makeover ️
The Landlady Deal
Friends Move In
The Truth Comes Out
Friends Turn Against Her
Uncle’s Advice
Update: Seeking Advice
A New Plan
No More Friends as Tenants
Finding New Tenants ️
Overwhelming Response
Uncle’s Final Words of Wisdom
A Lesson Learned the Hard Way
So, what’s the takeaway from this college student’s rent drama? Mixing money and friends can be a recipe for disaster. After seeking advice from her uncle, our protagonist decided to part ways with her friends as tenants and find new renters. With a new lease and a flood of interested potential tenants, she’s now ready to move forward. But the lesson is clear: sometimes, it’s best to keep your business and friendships separate.
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NTA. Lessons learned: 1. Envy exists. 2. Stand up for yourself. 3. New friends await.
