I paid my rent with Steemit!
I've seen people post about cashing out some Steemit earnings and having enough to cover their rent. I've been successful enough with Steemit in the past 2 weeks that I was able to do the same... but without even having to convert any coin!
My landlord was the one who told me about Steemit, and said he would accept rent payments in cryptocurrency. Paying my rent yesterday couldn't have been easier: I just transferred the correct amount of Steem Dollars to his account.
I first got on Steemit just to see how it would go, knowing that I could forget about it any time. I don't feel that way anymore! Using the platform has been second nature, since I would always use social media or blogging sites like Facebook, Tumblr, or Instagram before. The ability to pay my rent through this platform is an added bonus.
"Why yes, my world has turned upside down, let me tell you about some new-fangled technology..."
I wasn't into cryptocurrency at all before. The closest I got to transactions like the one yesterday was using apps connected to bank accounts to transfer USD. I thought I would just be converting my Steemit earnings to cash. Now, I see how cryptocurrency can be more efficient than anything I've used before if enough people are using it.
I know I still have a ways to go before I'm truly comfortable dealing in this new world, but I'm learning more every day, thanks to all of you. Steem on!
xo,
Cecilia
How cool is that. Really nice to see Steem able to pay your bills. Not quite there yet myself but hearing these type of encouraging stories helps to stay on the grind! Have fun out there and good luck with your future posts!
I'm glad I could provide that encouragement! Keep posting, keep voting, and little by little, profits come in. Keep up with that grind and you'll get there too!
I am hoping that the steem will change my financial situation for the better. I need to come up with another $1k for rent by the end of the month or my family is evicted and nowhere to go. Very stressful and I have been tempted to steem about it. I appreciate your post and I am now following you.
My rent is less than that (I'm only renting a room) but I was surprised at how far the Steem Dollars could go. If you do write about your situation on here, I'm sure that people would sympathize with you and do what they can to help you out. It's a very supportive community.
Nice! Sounds like your landlord is one smart dude.
You can say that again!
Congrats Cecilia and tell Kenny to bring those Youtube stars over to Steemit as some people make a good crypto over here vlogging as well ;-)
Haha, sure, hear that @kenny-crane ? I'm trying to get more of my friends who use a lot of social media on here too
Thanks for the rent! Pretty cool that you can pay it with Steemit earnings, isn't it? :-)
I haven't seen that pic before. Ron is a good photographer with some cool props. Thanks for sharing it!
Wow You rent to her? LOL. I Had no idea you are a landlord! Hahha. That looks like some pretty cheap rent! Dang! What a great deal.
If you 're ever interested in living in Charlotte, or visiting for a while, hmu! We're just a few hours from the beach or the mountains and the city is great with lots to do. Plus there's 200 acres of hiking trails right across the street. :-)
It's a nice area!
Holy cow thats super tempting! I love the beach! I'm going to have to visit at some point hehe :)
Count me in as well at some point in the future ;-)
Nice! My son grew up with his Mom in Monroe and is now out at UNC Wilmington, so I get down there from time to time. I'll let you know when I'm out that way again.
Thats awesome @ceciliakeirstand :) You have a cool landlord. That's how I got introduced to crypto, my landlord accepted bitcoin for rent. I have a goal to earn enough $ on steemit to pay rent as well. Congrats and enjoy!
Thanks, you too! You'll be glad you started once you reach that goal :)
Do you have any advice on how you accomplished the goal? Maybe write a post about it :) ?
I can probably write a post on it soon. Basically, I try to post pretty often and use my best pictures and all 5 tags. Then, I respond to as many people as I can, for articles I like and for people who take the time to reply to my posts. I figure that way, more people see what I write. I'll probably write a more detailed post and include links to other advice posts by tomorrow!
Very good advice :) I do those as well. I would also say sharing apart of yourself, being vulnerable, and having a story.
That's true. In my high school English class, the teacher always talked about theme. She focused on theme as being a universal truth or message about life conveyed through the writing, and I think it helps posts gain more traction if they have a theme or plotline.
Wow this is amazing! I hope I can get a landlord that will accept Cryptocurrency.
That's what a lot of people are saying! It's certainly convenient.
It is! I wish it was like that everywhere haha.
Same!
That's great! I'm hoping to be able to do the same some day. I'll have to see if my landlord accepts steem but I have my doubts haha
Haha yeah, I haven't heard of landlords accepting steem until it happened to me, but maybe we can make it mainstream! Or should I say mainstreem?
Very interesting! What's up next? Paying plane tickets with steem dollars? :)
Ooh, that would be nice! I can think of a few places I would like to go...
Wow that is great to hear
I'm hoping everyone can find the same sort of success :)