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apartment advice
Knowing that there are many on here that rent a house or apartment, I need some advice. Im considering moving, i've been in this place almost a year. My dad says try to find another place, while my mom says all apartments are like this and deal until you buy a house. Im confused as what to do.
PROS:
-cheap rent
-don't care about pets
-nice place to walk dog
-big apartment (2 bedrooms)
CONS:
-only one parking spot, everything else is street
-maintence/mangement sucks (had huge termite/cockroach problem, A/C problem, heat (temp in apartment was 108 one night in the winter), and the floors are warping and seperating)
-had someone peering in my bathroom window at 2:15am today when i was about to throw up
-I don't know if this is necessarly a con, but im one of the few white people that live here, and its weird.
Is it really worth moving? Or are these problems that everyone deals with when they rent an apartment or house?
PROS:
-cheap rent
-don't care about pets
-nice place to walk dog
-big apartment (2 bedrooms)
CONS:
-only one parking spot, everything else is street
-maintence/mangement sucks (had huge termite/cockroach problem, A/C problem, heat (temp in apartment was 108 one night in the winter), and the floors are warping and seperating)
-had someone peering in my bathroom window at 2:15am today when i was about to throw up
-I don't know if this is necessarly a con, but im one of the few white people that live here, and its weird.
Is it really worth moving? Or are these problems that everyone deals with when they rent an apartment or house?
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Originally Posted by ZtotallynakedZ
Knowing that there are many on here that rent a house or apartment, I need some advice. Im considering moving, i've been in this place almost a year. My dad says try to find another place, while my mom says all apartments are like this and deal until you buy a house. Im confused as what to do.
PROS:
-cheap rent
-don't care about pets
-nice place to walk dog
-big apartment (2 bedrooms)
CONS:
-only one parking spot, everything else is street
-maintence/mangement sucks (had huge termite/cockroach problem, A/C problem, heat (temp in apartment was 108 one night in the winter), and the floors are warping and seperating)
-had someone peering in my bathroom window at 2:15am today when i was about to throw up
-I don't know if this is necessarly a con, but im one of the few white people that live here, and its weird.
Is it really worth moving? Or are these problems that everyone deals with when they rent an apartment or house?
PROS:
-cheap rent
-don't care about pets
-nice place to walk dog
-big apartment (2 bedrooms)
CONS:
-only one parking spot, everything else is street
-maintence/mangement sucks (had huge termite/cockroach problem, A/C problem, heat (temp in apartment was 108 one night in the winter), and the floors are warping and seperating)
-had someone peering in my bathroom window at 2:15am today when i was about to throw up
-I don't know if this is necessarly a con, but im one of the few white people that live here, and its weird.
Is it really worth moving? Or are these problems that everyone deals with when they rent an apartment or house?
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Originally Posted by ZtotallynakedZ
Knowing that there are many on here that rent a house or apartment, I need some advice. Im considering moving, i've been in this place almost a year. My dad says try to find another place, while my mom says all apartments are like this and deal until you buy a house. Im confused as what to do.
PROS:
-cheap rent
-don't care about pets
-nice place to walk dog
-big apartment (2 bedrooms)
CONS:
-only one parking spot, everything else is street
-maintence/mangement sucks (had huge termite/cockroach problem, A/C problem, heat (temp in apartment was 108 one night in the winter), and the floors are warping and seperating)
-had someone peering in my bathroom window at 2:15am today when i was about to throw up
-I don't know if this is necessarly a con, but im one of the few white people that live here, and its weird.
Is it really worth moving? Or are these problems that everyone deals with when they rent an apartment or house?
PROS:
-cheap rent
-don't care about pets
-nice place to walk dog
-big apartment (2 bedrooms)
CONS:
-only one parking spot, everything else is street
-maintence/mangement sucks (had huge termite/cockroach problem, A/C problem, heat (temp in apartment was 108 one night in the winter), and the floors are warping and seperating)
-had someone peering in my bathroom window at 2:15am today when i was about to throw up
-I don't know if this is necessarly a con, but im one of the few white people that live here, and its weird.
Is it really worth moving? Or are these problems that everyone deals with when they rent an apartment or house?
I'd evaluate the pro's and determine if they are enough to qualify a desireable living situation.
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Thats sounds like a terrible apt.. I have lived in MANY apts., and never had anything like that. Unless the rent is really unbeatable, I would hit the bricks ASAP.
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Im not racist in any way, but out of almost 70 bulidings in this complex, white is the minority. Its really been a headache, but i wasn't sure if it was the norm for apartments. Its a huge plus to me that they don't care about the number of pets, etc., that i have, and I have a nice run and paths to walk the pups on. The whole thing last night freaked me out.
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Originally Posted by ZtotallynakedZ
Im not racist in any way, but out of almost 70 bulidings in this complex, white is the minority.
Its really been a headache, but i wasn't sure if it was the norm for apartments. Its a huge plus to me that they don't care about the number of pets, etc., that i have, and I have a nice run and paths to walk the pups on. The whole thing last night freaked me out.
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I really do like it here sometimes, and its a good location. But its a little scary to have some dude staring in your window at 2am. I've been investigating, does anyone know any other apartment listings besides apartments.com and apartmentsforrent.com? I also did classifieds and have found some promising things
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time to pack your stuff and start looking for a new place, i don't think i'd be able to handle someone peaking in my windows
where at in jersey? you should be able find some potential if you travel a little bit
where at in jersey? you should be able find some potential if you travel a little bit
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I was about to lol. I had horrible stomach cramps, I guess the chicken wrap i had for dinner didn't agree with me. Im down at the shore, Eatontown, Red Bank, Long Branch area. Im looking right now, but I have to be able to have my animals with me. I would never get rid of them and they are fine with them being here. Im just not really happy about someone peeking in my windows. Its kinda scary actually, thank god my boyfriend lives with me now. Now that I think about it, this apartment really does suck. The only good thing is the animal factor.
ADD: IM NOT PREGGERS CHRIST! Morning sickness is called that for a reason!
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Renting sucks, especially in NJ. You don't have that many choices. Either you get raped on rent and can't afford the rest of the stuff in your life, or you live in a scumhole and are afraid for you life. Ok, so maybe there's some stuff in between, but not much. I know how you feel...I rented until last year and moved in with my parents so I could save money for a house. It sucks, but I'm 5 minutes from work (as opposed to an hour where I used to live, which saves me time and money). I like not having to deal with weirdos in apartments right now, too. I got freaked out by maintenance people coming in my apartment without permission and finding my belongings moved and my computer used.
I don't know what to tell you other than research some new places and ask people who live there how they like it so you know a little bit about the place before you pull the trigger and uproot yourself for another shitty apartment. You can try the apartment websites, but they don't have much on there. Maybe try www.forrent.com and apartmentguide.com if you haven't already. I came across a ratings site once...apartmentratings.com maybe. Also try going to Coldwell Banker or another agency and check on their private listings. I did that once, but most things were still out of my price range so it didn't work out, but they do exist. The apartment websites only advertise the big complexes, so you don't see the whole market and what's available.
I don't know what to tell you other than research some new places and ask people who live there how they like it so you know a little bit about the place before you pull the trigger and uproot yourself for another shitty apartment. You can try the apartment websites, but they don't have much on there. Maybe try www.forrent.com and apartmentguide.com if you haven't already. I came across a ratings site once...apartmentratings.com maybe. Also try going to Coldwell Banker or another agency and check on their private listings. I did that once, but most things were still out of my price range so it didn't work out, but they do exist. The apartment websites only advertise the big complexes, so you don't see the whole market and what's available.
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Thanks guys, I looked at the classifieds and apartmentsforrent and apartments.com. I found more on craigslist too. I just have to start calling tommorrow. Its an absolute necessity that the animals are welcome.
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i would move.
one thing you can do is try to look for apartments that are investment properties. this way, you'll be only dealing w/ the owner of the place and you'll be able to negotiate on the rent a little better.
i actually found my place via craigslist and it's working out perfectly for me. decent rent, no pet fee, close to work etc...
one thing you can do is try to look for apartments that are investment properties. this way, you'll be only dealing w/ the owner of the place and you'll be able to negotiate on the rent a little better.
i actually found my place via craigslist and it's working out perfectly for me. decent rent, no pet fee, close to work etc...
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he has got itright
rent a condo
condos generally allow pets
instead of you hating everbody,
evrybody will hate you
put down some roots
if u cant buy now, you might never
so sad to see an old lady renting, complete life failure-no hope.
today you need no downpayment
soon it will be old school where yoooooo put up 20% cash
ok to catch a falling knife now in real esate if you can commit to ten years
the debt gets hammered for more money than the equity. just make sure you got a ten year horizon.
how long u gonna b there, u know better than the mortgage note buyers, so abuse them
rent a condo
condos generally allow pets
instead of you hating everbody,
evrybody will hate you
put down some roots
if u cant buy now, you might never
so sad to see an old lady renting, complete life failure-no hope.
today you need no downpayment
soon it will be old school where yoooooo put up 20% cash
ok to catch a falling knife now in real esate if you can commit to ten years
the debt gets hammered for more money than the equity. just make sure you got a ten year horizon.
how long u gonna b there, u know better than the mortgage note buyers, so abuse them
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Originally Posted by btsilver
prove me wrong.
Would you look whos #1, yeah, Jersey.
Jeresy actually appears twice in the top 10 on that list.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/money...5s/safest.html
Jersey cities seem to be pretty safe.
Hmm, real shithole Jersey is.
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
I've read that Long Branch is getting out of control. I would leave just for the roach problem that is not hygenic at all.
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Originally Posted by michiamo
I remember being in Long Branch back in the '90's when the "economically depressed" (read ghetto) towns were offering 3% sales tax instead of the usual 6%. Places like Newark, Paterson and Jersey City(and Long Branch) were among the "honorees." When I drove into town and saw the look of the place - well, I was glad I had a weapon on me. Funny thing, though, you cross the border to the next town (along the beach I think it's Deal), and there are like these ridiculously expensive houses ("Crazy" Eddie Antar lived nearby).
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Jersey is like that. 2 towns to my east and your in the ghetto (Irvington, East Orange, Newark) and to my west is one of the most expensive areas in the country (Short Hills). Total of a 10 mile span maybe.
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/money...7019/index.htm
Would you look whos #1, yeah, Jersey.
Jeresy actually appears twice in the top 10 on that list.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/money...5s/safest.html
Jersey cities seem to be pretty safe.
Hmm, real shithole Jersey is.
Would you look whos #1, yeah, Jersey.
Jeresy actually appears twice in the top 10 on that list.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/money...5s/safest.html
Jersey cities seem to be pretty safe.
Hmm, real shithole Jersey is.
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Originally Posted by btsilver
Yeah, if you have money I'm sure there's nice places to live in Jersey. Otherwise....
This is worthless. Even with the facts right in front of you, you Jersey haters still have some comment to make.
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Did you click on any of the info for the cities? Median house for just about all of them is in the 300k range. Thats not outraguous for a home.
This is worthless. Even with the facts right in front of you, you Jersey haters still have some comment to make.
This is worthless. Even with the facts right in front of you, you Jersey haters still have some comment to make.
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Originally Posted by JerZDevil
You're in my area...
Did you try out Middletown, Hazlet, Matawan, Keyport?
Try and stay away from Long Branch and some parts of Eatontown.
Definately where u had some peeping Tom.. What town was this in?
Did you try out Middletown, Hazlet, Matawan, Keyport?
Try and stay away from Long Branch and some parts of Eatontown.
Definately where u had some peeping Tom.. What town was this in?
Im in Eatontown, I was very comfortable up until the other night. I live in a big apartment complex, with lots of people, kids, etc. I go to school at Monmouth, for another semester, and then im done. There's no way in hell i would ever move home. There are some nice places in Long Branch, my friend lives in a apartment complex on the beach, but they don't allow any pets. I am thinking about going a bit farther north, like in that area. I just have so many friends down here that are close. I really don't want to move farther away. Long Branch and Asbury Park are still 3% sales tax lol. The roaches were taken care of and didn't seem like that big of a deal, but now, when you add in all the other "problems" that i've had, its been out of control.
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Anywhere near the Garden State Parkway is a no no. Move.