**In a jaw-dropping revelation**, a 25-year-old Australian woman has confessed to using dating apps to find temporary shelter after unexpectedly becoming homeless.
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**Emily Webb**, who currently resides in her car on Australia’s Gold Coast, has found an unconventional solution to her housing crisis.
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**Struggling to secure** a rental apartment despite offering to pay a year’s rent upfront, Emily has been making do by crashing on friends’ sofas.
However, her resourcefulness doesn’t stop there—she’s turned to dating apps to find places to stay.
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**Emily, who earns** a substantial income from her OnlyFans account and boasts over 150,000 Instagram followers, revealed her strategy on TikTok.
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In the video, she shared, “I can’t believe I’ve been wasting my money on rent all this time. Life hack: If you’re hot, don’t ever pay rent.”
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**This shocking confession** has sparked a mix of reactions online, from admiration for her ingenuity to criticism of her ethics.
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Speaking to news.com.au, Emily elaborated, “I’ve been on dating apps finding different guys’ places to stay with, and it is going surprisingly well. I don’t usually tell them. I don’t want to put pressure on anyone.”
**Emily’s candid approach** involves using the dating app Hinge to connect with men whose homes she can stay in for a few days before moving on.
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She added, “I don’t mention that I’m homeless and I don’t think I look homeless.”
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**Her unique solution** comes amidst a dire rental market, with Emily struggling to secure a place despite having a weekly budget of around AU $1,000 (US $660).
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While she doesn’t want to burden her friends, she openly admits she doesn’t mind “being a burden to random men.”
**But let’s take a step back.** Emily’s situation highlights the brutal realities of the housing crisis, particularly in bustling urban areas like the Gold Coast.
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Australia, like many parts of the world, has seen rental prices skyrocket, making it nearly impossible for even well-off individuals to find stable housing.
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**Emily’s willingness to pay** up to AU $1,000 a week illustrates just how competitive the market has become.
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Her high income from OnlyFans, an online subscription service known for its adult content, further underscores the financial paradox—earning a lot doesn’t necessarily mean you can secure housing.
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**This issue isn’t unique** to Emily. Many young professionals in major cities find themselves in similar predicaments, forced to come up with creative solutions just to have a roof over their heads.
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Housing affordability in Australia has been a hot topic for years, with numerous reports highlighting the gap between incomes and rental prices.
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**Despite her unorthodox method**, Emily sees a silver lining.
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“It is good not paying rent. The places I’m looking at are around $1,000 a week, and I’m saving so much,” she remarked, noting how this strategy allows her to save mone
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**Emily is also testing** the limits of what she calls “pretty privilege.”
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“I love pushing the boundaries of pretty privilege and seeing how far I can take it. You’re only single and hot once and I love taking advantage of it anywhere I can.”
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**While this approach** has its perks, it’s not without its downsides.
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In her TikTok video, she confessed, “They do only last a few nights and then they break up with me because they realize I’m using them.”
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**Emily’s honesty** about her situation and methods has sparked a significant debate on social media.
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Some applaud her for making the best out of a tough situation, while others criticize her for exploiting her looks and the men she meets.
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**However, Emily remains unfazed.**
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“I feel like any day I could have a rental. I’m not extremely stressed,” she shared, confident that her temporary solution is just that—temporary.
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**As she continues to search** for a permanent place to live, Emily’s story sheds light on the lengths some will go to survive in a tough rental market.
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It also raises important questions about housing affordability and the societal pressures that come with it.
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**Her use of dating apps** to secure housing is a stark reminder of the broader issues at play.
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In a world where financial stability doesn’t always guarantee a home, people are forced to innovate in ways that challenge traditional norms.
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**Emily’s situation** might seem extreme, but it highlights a growing trend of housing insecurity among young adults.
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As rental prices continue to climb, more people might find themselves looking for unconventional solutions.
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**So, what’s next for Emily?**
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She continues to apply for apartments, hopeful that her perfect place is just around the corner.
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**In the meantime**, she’s saving money and navigating the complexities of modern dating with a practical, if controversial, approach.
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Her story serves as a wake-up call about the state of housing markets and the need for broader solutions to ensure everyone has a place to call home.
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**Stay tuned**, because Emily’s journey is far from over.
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Whether she finds her dream apartment or continues her unique housing hack, one thing is certain—Emily Webb is making headlines and challenging norms every step of the way.