# Looking for apartment **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 18, 2009, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288 "2009-08-18T12:48:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![STSagona](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ab992/32.png) [@STSagona](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STSagona)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2009, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/21 "2009-08-19T12:16:49Z")
> [@dubbin91](#): > > He said he has not credit…in this economy he will not get a loan with out good history or a big down payment. You don’t know for sure and he’ll never know unless he tries. He’s got nothing to lose except maybe a hour or two out of his day that way he will know what all his options are IF he even wants to buy a house instead of renting. Sounds like he wants out of his parents (I assume parents) house ASAP and buying a house is a long process so that might not be the best way for him. I would want to know all my options, but I can only speak for myself. ---
**Author:** ![dubbin91](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dubbin91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dubbin91)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/22 "2009-08-19T12:23:05Z")
> [@STSagona](#): > > You don’t know for sure and he’ll never know unless he tries. Like Joe above you said. This does not seem like the case to own. Not a good financial move on his part…Back on topic. Craigslist, and local penny savers, paper, word of mouth where friends live is where to start. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2009, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/23 "2009-08-19T12:31:38Z")
Bought two doubles in one year. Right in the same area. I live in the lower of one unit for free, and the other cashflows about 600 per month. With houses being so cheap here, it makes no sense to rent. Also, i have my pick of tenants, my last craiglist ad got about 50 responses in a week. Rents are strong here… ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2009, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/24 "2009-08-19T12:39:49Z")
It makes no sense to buy if you’re staying in the place for less than a few years. OP is living at home, he’s probably not in a stable situation yet. No credit plus no down payment plus paying closing costs = renting FTW. Not to mention that maintaining a house, especially a duplex, is a big fucking pain in the ass sometimes. There’s something to be said for sitting back and calling your landlord when shit breaks. ---
**Author:** ![iwanagofast1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a9adbd/32.png) [@iwanagofast1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iwanagofast1)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2009, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/25 "2009-08-19T12:50:50Z")
When buying a house you have to worry about will i like it here in 10 years with a rent you have to wonder if you would like there in 6 months. If your going job to job or just looking for the perfect job renting would be the way to go. If you have a stable job that you actually like and enjoy the area you want to move in then go for it. It is never anyones call where you should live or how you pay for it. Do what you feel is right. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2009, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/26 "2009-08-19T12:52:51Z")
You people are ridiculous. ---
**Author:** ![STSagona](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ab992/32.png) [@STSagona](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STSagona)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2009, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/27 "2009-08-19T12:59:23Z")
> [@iwanagofast1](#): > > It is never anyones call where you should live or how you pay for it. Do what you feel is right. I totally agree. I was just giving my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![nopistons91](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ea5d25/32.png) [@nopistons91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nopistons91)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2009, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/28 "2009-08-20T09:32:52Z")
trust me i looked into buying a house and my credit is at 570 it needs to be 620 for an FHA loan…im looking to move in with my friends so its cheap. ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/29 "2009-08-20T15:35:09Z")
I didn’t see any location posted. But… I’m moving out of my apartment. It’s a 3 bedroom upstairs and downstairs sort of duplex. Has a stone driveway. Rent is $550. You can have pets. It’s sort of out-dated but it’s pretty decent. Bathroom is tiny as fuck though. It’s in Angola… ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2009, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/30 "2009-08-20T15:50:13Z")
Theres one for rent in the complex as me, it’s only 1br though. Probably somewhere around 430sq ft. Rent would be $440 I think. I pay $430/mo for 420sq ft. Enough space for the girlfriend and I. Just enough. in lancaster. ---
**Author:** ![ROGO](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rogo/32/5246_2.png) [@ROGO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ROGO)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/31 "2009-08-26T18:34:10Z")
> [@Hass](#): > > Theres one for rent in the complex as me, it’s only 1br though. > Probably somewhere around 430sq ft. Rent would be $440 I think. > I pay $430/mo for 420sq ft. > Enough space for the girlfriend and I. > Just enough. > > in lancaster. What does it include? And what complex are we talking about? ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/32 "2009-08-26T18:49:56Z")
mhmmm, includes water. HWT and furnace are all a few years old, so utility bills are pretty cheap. I pay $6/month for gas in the summer :\ it’s Tom Sawyer. Not as shitty as you’d think tbh. It is small though. Not gonna lie there. 53 sawyer ave. landlord is a pretty sweet guy too. Instead of prorating the lease, since I was moving in in the middle of the month, he was just like ehhh we’ll let it slide, and not worry about it. So got a half month free of rent… saved me like 200 bucks. :S small quiet dogs are cool, cats are fine. ---
**Author:** ![ROGO](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rogo/32/5246_2.png) [@ROGO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ROGO)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2009, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/33 "2009-08-27T12:35:22Z")
Hmmmm intresting, I may need this guys number, looking to get my own place. Love my roomate to death but the constant madden on my tv and cigg smoking is killing me. ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/34 "2009-08-27T13:07:26Z")
There’s a sign posted outside with the number, I’ll have to run and get it… but i just got home and nekkid! shower :] ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288/35 "2009-09-04T02:51:59Z")
> [@Hass](#): > > mhmmm, includes water. > HWT and furnace are all a few years old, so utility bills are pretty cheap. > I pay $6/month for gas in the summer :\ > > it’s Tom Sawyer. > Not as shitty as you’d think tbh. > It is small though. > Not gonna lie there. > 53 sawyer ave. > > landlord is a pretty sweet guy too. > Instead of prorating the lease, since I was moving in in the middle of the month, he was just like ehhh we’ll let it slide, and not worry about it. > So got a half month free of rent… saved me like 200 bucks. :S > > small quiet dogs are cool, cats are fine. so, its kind of like a hotel room sized apartment? I guess thats great if your looking to save money. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-apartment/72288.md?page=1)