The speaker recounts their life of constant change, moving frequently due to family circumstances and personal choices, which impacted their ability to form long-term friendships and social connections. They discuss the challenges of renting in São Paulo, including high costs, safety concerns, and dealing with real estate agents. The speaker also shares their experience with buying houses, the financial implications of mortgages, and offers tips for assessing properties to avoid potential issues. Additionally, they mention a sponsored video game and hint at showing their house in a future video.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator was born in São Paulo, Brazil.
2. The narrator moved to Mato Grosso do Sul as a child.
3. The narrator's parents divorced, leading to another move.
4. The narrator was kicked out of their house and had to find a new place to live.
5. The narrator bought a house in Rio Grande do Sul, but the relationship that led to the purchase didn't work out.
6. The narrator moved back to São Paulo and bought another house.
7. The narrator never had a long-term school friendship due to frequent moves.
8. The narrator's mother was protective and only allowed them to go to the corner store with supervision until they were 14.
9. The narrator had to research and visit many places before finding a suitable rental apartment in São Paulo.
10. The narrator paid R$ 1500 per month for a 40m² apartment in Jaraguá, São Paulo.
11. The apartment had mold and other issues, and the neighborhood was considered one of the most dangerous in São Paulo.
12. The narrator moved to a safer neighborhood, Lapa, and paid R$ 3000 per month for a 50m² apartment.
13. The narrator bought an apartment in Rio Grande do Sul for R$ 1000 per month, which included a balcony, two bedrooms, and a large living room.
14. The narrator paid a "fiança" (surety bond) when renting an apartment, which they never saw again.
15. The narrator learned to research and visit neighborhoods, talk to neighbors, and create a spreadsheet to evaluate potential rentals.
16. The narrator bought two houses in their life, one in Rio Grande do Sul and one in São Paulo.
17. The narrator paid 20% of the house value as a down payment and financed the rest through a bank.
18. The narrator's friend bought an apartment for R$ 200,000, but ended up paying almost R$ 400,000 with interest.
19. The narrator learned to check the value of nearby properties to ensure the house they're interested in is priced correctly.
20. The narrator had to spend extra money on renovations, including replacing old wiring, which cost between R$ 8,000 and R$ 10,000.