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Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by mooreds » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 10:46 PM UTC

archagon wrote: post #24

This is a really interesting idea, though maybe a bit too expensive and, ah, "hip" for my tastes. (Currently hopping from Airbnb to Airbnb flatshare, paying $1000 or less a month for housing with internet and utilities included. Would be even cheaper if I wasn't in Western Europe.) I've been thinking lately of where I would like to live for most of my late twenties and early thirties. I'm definitely a bit of a loner,…

You could try the housing co-op options here in Boulder. I have had friends who enjoyed these, but never tried them myself:

http://boulderhousingcoalition.org/

Edit: Oops, didn't see the income limitations before I posted.

Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by dzenanr » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 10:52 PM UTC

ibz wrote: post #85

dzenanr wrote: post #79

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Any age restriction?

For the girlfriend?

In general, young or old, male or female, participant or companion?

Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by brunooo » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 11:14 PM UTC

Red_Tarsius wrote: post #99

Excuse my language, but this is fucking awesome. As an aspiring technomad and serial minimalist, I want to thank you for such great idea and execution. My only fear is that the current service might be quite steep for the average nomad.

Thanks, appreciated, including the language. The good thing is: We only need 120 good people to make it work.

And we hope there are many more in cities like NY, SF or London.

Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by brunooo » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 11:17 PM UTC

dzenanr wrote: post #102

ibz wrote: post #85

Earlier quoted context omitted.

For the girlfriend?

In general, young or old, male or female, participant or companion?

No age restrictions, actively gender balanced, we don't really make the latter distinction.

Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 11:17 PM UTC

dzenanr wrote: post #102

ibz wrote: post #85

Earlier quoted context omitted.

For the girlfriend?

In general, young or old, male or female, participant or companion?

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Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by brunooo » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 11:18 PM UTC

desdiv wrote: post #13

Minor discrepancy: On the global map, Mexico City is linked to SF, NY, and Bogotá, while the text description says: "SF, NY or Caribbean for a day".

You're right, will update later today once the HN onslaught is quieting down a bit.

Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by brunooo » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 11:20 PM UTC

gwbas1c wrote: post #29

Sounds like someone just renamed "timeshare."

There are a lot of differences in the way the whole things work, from the practical architecture to the funding model (investors and 'subscribers' are not necessarily the same people etc).

Happy to make answer more specific questions about the differences.

Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by brunooo » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 11:21 PM UTC

lukasm wrote: post #4

I was hoping that AirBnB would do something like that. Great initiative! I'll add this to my list https://github.com/lukasz-madon/awesome-remote-job

Thanks Lukasz, appreciated!

Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by WildUtah » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 11:23 PM UTC

codecamper wrote: post #80

Internet in Indonesia is ridiculously cheap. For $500 a month you'll have a very nice place in Bali. No need for a year lease. 3g Internet in Portugal is a little bit expensive. Not too bad -- about 2 euro a Gig. 500 euros a month will get you a nice place. Not sure about how long a lease you'd need to sign. Mexico City. Why on earth would you want to go to Mexico City?

"Mexico City. Why on earth would you want to go to Mexico City?"

Because the most beautiful and exciting city on Earth is full of artists, programmers, scholars, great street food, great fancy restaurants, museums, history, good looking and outgoing young locals, sports clubs, perfect weather, rugged mountain wilderness, organic ripe produce year round, religious pilgrimage sites, great universities, live music and theatre, pretty architecture, peaceful parks, lively squares and plazas, fast easy transit and bikeshare programs, and a constant parade of special events.

Plus, if you're earning in euros or dollars, it's cheap.

Re: Show HN: A Global Co-Living Subscription for Nomads

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Post by WildUtah » Mon, Feb 09, 2015, 11:38 PM UTC

marquis wrote: post #9

sixQuarks wrote: post #5

cool concept, but not sure Mexico City is a good location. I've heard it can be very dangerous, especially in the evenings.

Mexico City has extremely affordable and good quality fibre internet in central areas (where you would want to live anyway), and the food options are amazing. It's as safe as long as you stay aware of your surroundings and use a taxi service. Many parts of Mexico are safe to travel, especially in high tourism areas. I assume the property would be in the Condesa or Roma area. You'll see americans and europeans walking…

"assume the property would be in the Condesa or Roma area."

I hope so. Polanco is too snooty. The Historic Center has gotten viable for living with residential redevelopment and revolutionary traffic calming but still has a touristy vibe. I like family-oriented Del Valle but it's probably better for a 40 year old than a 20 year old.

Coyoacán's ayuntamiento discourages short term residents and has driven almost all hotels out of the area, but would make a good location close to the National University and lively streets and parks.

I think Startup Weekend was in the Condesa.