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05-31-2009, 03:26 PM
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Where should I start looking for Studio apartment?
Our office is in Kaneohe. I need to be in that vacinity. Where is a safe location and nice but economical too? (if there is such a thing over there) Anyone with experience on leasing a vehicle in the area too?
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05-31-2009, 05:18 PM
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Why don't you ask people that already work in the office where you will be?
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05-31-2009, 05:21 PM
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Where to look for studio apartment
Because it's not "company knowledge" yet who is interested in or will be getting the 3 positions that are open. I want to do that once all details worked out.
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05-31-2009, 05:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waiverrn
Because it's not "company knowledge" yet who is interested in or will be getting the 3 positions that are open. I want to do that once all details worked out.
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Aha. |
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05-31-2009, 06:07 PM
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How about Kaneohe? It's a sweet spot -- I was there last weekend for a wedding. (Here's a current Kaneohe studio on CraigsList, but I'd take a vacation rental for a few weeks or a month and look before I signed any lease: Magnificent Studio Overlooking Kaneohe Bay, Utilities Inc, 15 Min MCBH)
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05-31-2009, 06:16 PM
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Make sure that the tax is included....  |
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05-31-2009, 07:03 PM
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Thanks very much everyone. I will pursue that. Good advice to stay in vacation rental you say. Is that a better option than a hotel? more or less expenseive?
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05-31-2009, 07:27 PM
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It's not necessarily better or worse, just depends on what you want. Hotel rooms don't have a kitchen or kitchenette so for a stay of several days or more, in most vacation rentals you have cooking and even laundry facilities.
On vacation rentals, some will advertise a total price only. Some list everything separately like the daily rate, cleaning fee, 2 taxes (GET and TAT) and a security deposit. The summer is low season and bookings are way down this year so you may very well be able to get a really decent deal on a vacation rental.
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06-08-2009, 01:22 PM
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All depends on what your budget is and what you're looking for in a rental. Kaneohe is a great place to live, but can vary depending on your budget...
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06-08-2009, 01:28 PM
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Vacation rentals have everything you need already set up so staying in one for a month or two while looking for an apartment will allow you to find the perfect apartment. It also gives any stuff you shipped over time to arrive and makes for a much easier transition overall. The way the tourist market is going these days, the vacation rental owners may give you a really reduced rate, too. Also, with a vacation rental, you don't have to sign a six month's lease and then find out the neighbors keep roosters once you arrive.
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