Advice on moving out...

Volt · 09-26-2010, 04:11 PM

I'm with MCS. If the income and credit are good - coupled with firsttime buyers programs, now is the time. If you have to rent.

1. Consider a renting a house with an option to buy at some point if you can't buy.
2. If an aptment or condo renting. READ the WHOLE lease agreement. Several times. Take it home and study it with a cigar before signing. It is your friend or worst nightmare.
3. I found corner apartments usually better than having people on both sides.
4. Look at where you will park vrs where your door is.
5. I'd rather live in Newport News City campground in a pop up camper than ever share a wall with another renter.

floydpink · 09-26-2010, 04:33 PM

my advice is to never burn the bridge back when moving out, or leaving a job for that matter.

oh heck, never burn bridges at all.

Once you decide you are ready to move, make sure you buy a nice suit, good power drill, shopvac, and George Foreman grill and you should be all set. all the other stuff is minor details.

Texan in Mexico · 09-26-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

my advice is to never burn the bridge back when moving out, or leaving a job for that matter.

oh heck, never burn bridges at all.

Once you decide you are ready to move, make sure you buy a nice suit, good power drill, shopvac, and George Foreman grill and you should be all set. all the other stuff is minor details.

Very, very wise advice...
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MajorCaptSilly · 09-26-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

my advice is to never burn the bridge back when moving out, or leaving a job for that matter.

oh heck, never burn bridges at all.

Once you decide you are ready to move, make sure you buy a nice suit, good power drill, shopvac, and George Foreman grill and you should be all set. all the other stuff is minor details.

I've burned a few bridges. Then I grew up.

MCS

taltos · 09-26-2010, 05:30 PM

Never rent an apartment that is next to an elevator shaft or a trash chute. Being next to the back stairs can be noisy as well.

Texan in Mexico · 09-26-2010, 06:06 PM

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I've burned a few bridges. Then I grew up.

MCS

Me too, I never can go back to Madison County...
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floydpink · 09-26-2010, 06:17 PM

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Me too, I never can go back to Madison County...
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I have the same problem with the River Kwai.

Also with the overzealous Pleasure Police in full force these days, I would have a look at the lease for any smoke free clauses and the pool for an abundance of hot chicks if you live in the warmer climates like Miami with extra points for latin ones in bikinis.

landhoney · 09-27-2010, 10:18 AM

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Me too, I never can go back to Madison County...
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Nice

kelmac07 · 09-26-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

5. I'd rather live in Newport News City campground in a pop up camper than ever share a wall with another renter.

Love this!! Nothing beats having your own place!!

Best of luck in your search. Like Mike said, read that lease/contract before signing. Look at it a few times, once in the evening and once in daylight hours. High traffic area? Airport or train tracks near? Decent neighborhood? Nothing like moving in to find out your neighbor is Bobo the crack dealer.

688sonarmen · 09-26-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Love this!! Nothing beats having your own place!!

Best of luck in your search. Like Mike said, read that lease/contract before signing. Look at it a few times, once in the evening and once in daylight hours. High traffic area? Airport or train tracks near? Decent neighborhood? Nothing like moving in to find out your neighbor is Bobo the crack dealer.

You act like you know an area like that

09-26-2010, 04:11 PM	#1
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Advice on moving out... I'm with MCS. If the income and credit are good - coupled with firsttime buyers programs, now is the time. If you have to rent. 1. Consider a renting a house with an option to buy at some point if you can't buy. 2. If an aptment or condo renting. READ the WHOLE lease agreement. Several times. Take it home and study it with a cigar before signing. It is your friend or worst nightmare. 3. I found corner apartments usually better than having people on both sides. 4. Look at where you will park vrs where your door is. 5. I'd rather live in Newport News City campground in a pop up camper than ever share a wall with another renter. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

09-26-2010, 04:33 PM	#2
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Advice on moving out... my advice is to never burn the bridge back when moving out, or leaving a job for that matter. oh heck, never burn bridges at all. Once you decide you are ready to move, make sure you buy a nice suit, good power drill, shopvac, and George Foreman grill and you should be all set. all the other stuff is minor details. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane" Last edited by floydpink; 09-26-2010 at 04:38 PM.

09-26-2010, 05:30 PM	#5
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Advice on moving out... Never rent an apartment that is next to an elevator shaft or a trash chute. Being next to the back stairs can be noisy as well. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett