San Francisco Newcomer Dodges Escalating Rents by Moving Into Sailboat

Sarah Carter has figured out how to thwart astronomical San Francisco real estate prices by purchasing a sailboat as a home.

The 23-year-old SF newcomer told <a href="http://

My new home! I could see how you could be confused and think this is a boat but it's my house. Time to give off-continental living a go. #sf #boatlife

A photo posted by Sarah Carter (@sarahdenaecarter) on Sep 19, 2015 at 12:08pm PDT

" target="_blank">Business Insider she has purchased a 136-square foot sailboat for $9,600, which equals about five months' rent on apartments she was considering. Docking at a marina and a parking space cost her about $350 per month.

Other floating options on the SF market right now include a 40-foot houseboat for $60,000 and a 28-footer built in 1968 for $3000.

 

My new home! I could see how you could be confused and think this is a boat but it's my house. Time to give off-continental living a go. #sf #boatlife

A photo posted by Sarah Carter (@sarahdenaecarter) on Sep 19, 2015 at 12:08pm PDT

 

The neighbors place is pretty ��

A photo posted by Sarah Carter (@sarahdenaecarter) on Sep 27, 2015 at 1:42pm PDT

 

Still plenty to do in my new boat-home like putting on my electrician thinking cap and figuring out why my battery won't stay charged. But, my itty bitty boat is starting to feel like home! ��

A photo posted by Sarah Carter (@sarahdenaecarter) on Sep 28, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT