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...
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