CountDorkula Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hey All, I am currently searching for my first apartment with a buddy of mine, there is just one problem. I am stereotyped as the average 23 year old male who loves to party. Dont get me wrong i do love me some drinks but im just getting frusturated. No Apartment will take me seriously, I have a full time and make decent money, but still because im young i get looked donw up on. I am serching in the western New York area (Hamburg, Lackawana, OP, Buffalo(Downtown area-ish) Can anyone provide me any advice. with what to do, where to go, how to convince people to let me rent. Thanks, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Now you know how black people feel. Seriously, other than getting a female roommate and letting the landlord believe you are a couple (or letting him think you are gay and a couple with your buddy), you just need to keep trying. Obviously, make sure you are dressed decently, clean shaved, etc. when you meet the prospective landlord. Given the economy, there are plenty of landlords who are getting desperate for tenants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Now you know how black people feel. Seriously, other than getting a female roommate and letting the landlord believe you are a couple (or letting him think you are gay and a couple with your buddy), you just need to keep trying. Obviously, make sure you are dressed decently, clean shaved, etc. when you meet the prospective landlord. Given the economy, there are plenty of landlords who are getting desperate for tenants. Who knows, he may be black and getting the double whammy. Anyway, with the housing the way it is and the economy... Shouldn't it be hard to find a place to rent?? You think with all the people getting kicked out of their homes, more people would be looking to rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Who knows, he may be black and getting the double whammy. That would indeed be a double whammy. In all honesty, I wouldn't rent to two 23 year old guys either; black, white, green or blue. Anyway, with the housing the way it is and the economy... Shouldn't it be hard to find a place to rent?? You think with all the people getting kicked out of their homes, more people would be looking to rent. Could be, rabbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 That would indeed be a double whammy. In all honesty, I wouldn't rent to two 23 year old guys either; black, white, green or blue. Could be, rabbit. Then again... Houses are super cheap... I have seen houses that were going for almost 200k down to well below 100k. Heck, I can find a house here in a very tolerable and liveable area for under 50k. Christ.. If you have a job and a stash of cash in the 401k... Who needs the mortgage company, borrow against yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 There's gotta be more to it than what you're describing. There are empty rental properties all over WNY that would love to get anybody with a decent full time job. Especially in an area of the city that is filled with predominantly young people. Any decent places near one of the schools? Those landlords are used to dealing with broke partying college students and would probably be thrilled to get someone with a real job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 There's gotta be more to it than what you're describing. There are empty rental properties all over WNY that would love to get anybody with a decent full time job. Especially in an area of the city that is filled with predominantly young people. Any decent places near one of the schools? Those landlords are used to dealing with broke partying college students and would probably be thrilled to get someone with a real job. I think he is forgetting he wants to pay 200 bucks a month with utilites in OP. Even with bad credit, unless the market is tight... Things shouldn't be that hard. Heck, like I said... One can buy a house for the price of a car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 There's gotta be more to it than what you're describing. There are empty rental properties all over WNY that would love to get anybody with a decent full time job. Especially in an area of the city that is filled with predominantly young people. Any decent places near one of the schools? Those landlords are used to dealing with broke partying college students and would probably be thrilled to get someone with a real job. Im white to clear that up.. lol. I can only think of 2 things really, 1) I have debts from School and Car loans (around 35K) and 2) i really have no credit. I do have some, damn credit cards, worst thing ever invented. Bus besides that i cant really figure it out. Though i just did get a call back about 15 min ago and im going to look at an apt tonight in Lackawana, so here si to things looking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 I think he is forgetting he wants to pay 200 bucks a month with utilites in OP. Even with bad credit, unless the market is tight... Things shouldn't be that hard. Heck, like I said... One can buy a house for the price of a car! HAHA no im expecting to pay about 350 a month rent + utilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 HAHA no im expecting to pay about 350 a month rent + utilities. Heck... I paid that in working class Illinois back in 1992! And I only started off at 7 bucks an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Heck... I paid that in working class Illinois back in 1992! And I only started off at 7 bucks an hour. I think he's splitting it with another dude though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 I think he's splitting it with another dude though. Yes that is correct, so it would be $700 total. Does anyone know or can estimate cost of utilities. Thanks for all the response guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 There's gotta be more to it than what you're describing. There are empty rental properties all over WNY that would love to get anybody with a decent full time job. This. OP or the roommate must be giving some strange vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 This. OP or the roommate must be giving some strange vibes. He is one of those guys that if you dont know your like hmmm, outspoken a little, but once you get to know him hes a great dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yes that is correct, so it would be $700 total. Does anyone know or can estimate cost of utilities. Thanks for all the response guys! I've lived in a couple of different places in the area that are probably similar to what you're looking into. I would say that the average amount I spent on utilities - Cable, gas, and electric (Water was included in both for me) - was around $150 if you're dividing by two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Reading those suggested prices makes me want to break things. God I hate Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Reading those suggested prices makes me want to break things. God I hate Boston. HAHA my sister lives in Boston, its a small apartment and she pays out of the A55 for it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hey All, I am currently searching for my first apartment with a buddy of mine, there is just one problem. I am stereotyped as the average 23 year old male who loves to party. Dont get me wrong i do love me some drinks but im just getting frusturated. No Apartment will take me seriously, I have a full time and make decent money, but still because im young i get looked donw up on. I am serching in the western New York area (Hamburg, Lackawana, OP, Buffalo(Downtown area-ish) Can anyone provide me any advice. with what to do, where to go, how to convince people to let me rent. Thanks, J If I were the landlord, I would shoot you on sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Rent? Buy a $5K house in one of Buffalo's finer neighborhoods. When it's time to move away, rent it our yourself or just walk away. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 HAHA my sister lives in Boston, its a small apartment and she pays out of the A55 for it!!!! Can she beat $2750 for 750 sq foot one bedroom one bath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 If I were the landlord, I would shoot you on sight. HEHE... thanks i appreciate that... but im a really nice guy Can she beat $2750 for 750 sq foot one bedroom one bath? Oh wow i dont know what she pays exactly, i dont think it is that much. I thought those prices were only in Martha's Vineyard!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 HEHE... thanks i appreciate that... but im a really nice guy Oh wow i dont know what she pays exactly, i dont think it is that much. I thought those prices were only in Martha's Vineyard!!! Downtown San Francisco and $350 of that is just to park two cars. We're moving this weekend to a 1400 foot three level loft for $2800 but that only included parking for one car. Tack on another $100-150 per month for my wife's car. Worth every penny though if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Here's an option Buy Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Here's an option Buy Me That's good stuff. "Come down and buy a home or don't, I don't care." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Can she beat $2750 for 750 sq foot one bedroom one bath? Hawaii can. And like you said, a big chunk of it is parking and association fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Don't put Count Dorkula on the application. As for utilities, the places I used to rent in Syracuse, heat/water was included, electricity never went more than $40/month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 A cousin pays 3000 for a 900 SF apartment in Manhatten. Her apartment seems smaller than my bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Yes that is correct, so it would be $700 total. Does anyone know or can estimate cost of utilities. Thanks for all the response guys! Nothing is as sincere as cash. Show up with thirty five 20 dollar bills and flash the cash. Then get a copy of the lease, take it home, and read it. If you like the place, negotiate what is objectionable to you in the document. Make sure you know who pays utilities. If it's you, call 'em to see if they will take you on as a customer before you plunk down for a place. It's pretty bad if you do so and the utility companies lift their legs on you. If you agree to move in and fork over dough, be sure to get a signed, dated receipt that includes what it's for, and the property address. And have more cash - to cover security deposit and 1st month's rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I doubt it has anything to do with race or age. There's laws against that stuff which hits the landlord with pretty stiff penalties if you can prove it My guess is your problem is more like credit rating One of the first things a landlord does is check your credit rating. Unlike race or age, landlords have every right to refuse to rent to you for bad credit. And a bit of advice, make sure you get renters insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Show up with thirty five 20 dollar bills and flash the cash. Just keep an eye out for Marshawn Lynch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 I doubt it has anything to do with race or age. There's laws against that stuff which hits the landlord with pretty stiff penalties if you can prove it My guess is your problem is more like credit rating One of the first things a landlord does is check your credit rating. Unlike race or age, landlords have every right to refuse to rent to you for bad credit. And a bit of advice, make sure you get renters insurance Thanks all for eveything.Still up searching...ITS TAKING OVER MY LIFE RIGHT NOW(At least it distracts me from the Buffalo Bills) Went on my first visit and lets say it can only get better ( I hope). Ive heard of this renters insurance thing but never actually looked into it. Is it really that much wort it, I have heard both ways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks all for eveything.Still up searching...ITS TAKING OVER MY LIFE RIGHT NOW(At least it distracts me from the Buffalo Bills) Went on my first visit and lets say it can only get better ( I hope). Ive heard of this renters insurance thing but never actually looked into it. Is it really that much wort it, I have heard both ways? Depends. If all you own is a transistor radio and a pillow, no. But if you have expensive stuff it might be. One of my renters told me it costs like $15 a month for like $10,000 coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Christ Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Now you know how black people feel. Seriously, other than getting a female roommate and letting the landlord believe you are a couple (or letting him think you are gay and a couple with your buddy), you just need to keep trying. Obviously, make sure you are dressed decently, clean shaved, etc. when you meet the prospective landlord. Given the economy, there are plenty of landlords who are getting desperate for tenants. that very prejudice of you, to confirm that all black people feel a certain way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Depends. If all you own is a transistor radio and a pillow, no. But if you have expensive stuff it might be. One of my renters told me it costs like $15 a month for like $10,000 coverage Should be able to get it for even less than that. Through State Farm I get 50k in coverage for 100$ a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 that very prejudice of you, to confirm that all black people feel a certain way It's not like he had a squirt gun or a dog in Jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 If you are 23-years old and have decent pay, WITHOUT A DOUBT rent a place in the Elmwood Ave area. Lots of nice spots for reasonable rent, and walking distance to all your local hotspots. Live a fun life for a few more years. The other places you mentioned living will still be there in 3-4 years if you're looking to upgrade your lodging, or "quiet down" a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 If you are 23-years old and have decent pay, WITHOUT A DOUBT rent a place in the Elmwood Ave area. Lots of nice spots for reasonable rent, and walking distance to all your local hotspots. Live a fun life for a few more years. The other places you mentioned living will still be there in 3-4 years if you're looking to upgrade your lodging, or "quiet down" a little bit. My son was in that area when he was in Buffalo, West Utica st I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks all for eveything.Still up searching...ITS TAKING OVER MY LIFE RIGHT NOW(At least it distracts me from the Buffalo Bills) Went on my first visit and lets say it can only get better ( I hope). Ive heard of this renters insurance thing but never actually looked into it. Is it really that much wort it, I have heard both ways? Comb you hair and wear a nice shirt (with buttons) and pants (not jeans). Ask questions and say reply with a lot of "yes sir" or "yes ma'am"....renters insurance is dirt cheap, get some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 If you are 23-years old and have decent pay, WITHOUT A DOUBT rent a place in the Elmwood Ave area. Lots of nice spots for reasonable rent, and walking distance to all your local hotspots. Live a fun life for a few more years. The other places you mentioned living will still be there in 3-4 years if you're looking to upgrade your lodging, or "quiet down" a little bit. SO ever since i started this thread things have turned around. In the 2 days i have gotten 4 phone calls on vieweing places. Lets just say my saturday is going to be very busy... Im actually really liking this place i saw on elmwood on clairmotn ST in Buffalo. Really nice place. Thanks for all the help guys i appreciate it, and will def check into the renters insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 SO ever since i started this thread things have turned around. In the 2 days i have gotten 4 phone calls on vieweing places. Lets just say my saturday is going to be very busy... Im actually really liking this place i saw on elmwood on clairmotn ST in Buffalo. Really nice place. Thanks for all the help guys i appreciate it, and will def check into the renters insurance. Just let us know when you're having the housewarming party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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