An American Lives Without Rent and Mortgage: How the House-Sitting Profession Works.

According to ТСН: Thirty-year-old American Alana Parrish found an original way to save on rent and mortgages by looking after other people's homes. She lives for free in the homes of people who are on vacation, in exchange for keeping things tidy and looking after pets.

While servicing the houses, Alana travels to different states, spending a significant amount of time in New York. This lifestyle gives her the freedom to move around and the opportunity to work remotely. However, behind the simplified way of life lies complex organizational work: the girl maintains a detailed schedule of arrivals to ensure her travels go smoothly, and coordinates with the owners regarding cleanliness and the availability of stable internet.

Despite the obvious benefits, living in rental properties has its difficulties. Sometimes, when the arrival schedules do not match, she has to book hotels on her own. Usually, Alana works for free, receiving payment only for specific special tasks, as the main benefit for her is the opportunity for free accommodation. She also emphasizes that she enjoys the company of pets, which she takes care of with special attention.

Responses on social media to her lifestyle have been diverse. Some consider this idea a genius solution to the housing crisis, while others believe that constantly changing living locations and living in others' spaces can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing experience.

The situation with rental housing prices in Ukraine continues to change. In the western regions, prices remain the highest, while the central regions are experiencing a rapid rise in costs.

Thus, Alana's example can be interesting for those Ukrainians looking for alternative ways of life and earning amidst unfavorable economic conditions. At the same time, changes in the rental market in Ukraine indicate ongoing challenges faced by residents and the need to adapt to new realities.