About this Event
This Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.
About the Class
Many people dream of living with their partners, friends, or other significant others. And the research backs this up: people are happiest when they are surrounded by people they love and admire.
Despite this, most of these people will end up living alone or in nuclear families. The reason? The legal and financial system is not designed to accommodate co-living outside of marriage and the nuclear family. But just because it's complex doesn't mean it's not possible. In this workshop you will learn how to make a plan to live together. Topics include:
- figuring out who you want to live with
- how to avoid common risks and pitfalls when co-buying
- how to navigate income and wealth inequality
- common legal and financial structures of co-ownership
- how to finance the purchase through a mortgage
- ways of living together that don't involve co-buying and co-owning
- the basics of a co-living agreement
- things you can be doing right now to build community and flourish together
BIPOC and Equity Ticketing
The full fee reflects the true costs of running the event, including supplies and compensating facilitators for their labor. If you are able to afford a full price ticket without experiencing financial hardship, please choose this option. For those who identify as BIPOC, and/or those who cannot afford a full fee ticket are welcome to use our discount code EQUITY26 at checkout.
About Your Instructor
Derek Miller is a financial planner for polyamorous and chosen families. He founded Lahontan Capital to help people navigate the financial complexities of co-buying property and co-parenting while protecting relationships from money problems. Outside of work, Derek's hobbies include insect photography, clowning, and playing games with friends each week.
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✨Location: 120 Walker St in Lower Manhattan. The space has an elevator. Please email [email protected] if you need any accessibility accommodations.
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120 Walker St floor 6, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States
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