Saving to move to Miami (Miami Beach: lease, condominium, job market)

[hurricaneMan1992]

Originally Posted by BNBR

A quick zillow search brought up at least 15 studios on Miami beach in that range.

You have to watch out because many Realtors leave their listing on even though it has been rented, then when you inquire, they'll tell you "I can help you find a similar place."

Still, it may be possible to find a place close to $1200 by doing some legwork and calling the management company # in front of a building. Most Realtors don't really deal with anything below $1400 or so, plus you'd likely need first/last/security and employment to go through a Realtor.

[BNBR]

Originally Posted by hurricaneMan1992

You have to watch out because many Realtors leave their listing on even though it has been rented, then when you inquire, they'll tell you "I can help you find a similar place."

Still, it may be possible to find a place close to $1200 by doing some legwork and calling the management company # in front of a building. Most Realtors don't really deal with anything below $1400 or so, plus you'd likely need first/last/security and employment to go through a Realtor.

Correct. But there is nothing wrong with calling 5 - 10 places. Point being, you can certainly find places on South Beach for under $1500 and a low move in rate. $23k is well more than enough to make the move if you are responsible with your housing and spending.

I imagine showing employment would be the most challenging to get a rental for this person. But that can be overcome.

[BNBR]

Originally Posted by Majami

You started off this thread saying there were plenty of rentals between 1100-1200, now you're forced to show listings for 1300?

Whose the clueless one my friend, stick to giving advice on Davie

I showed places at $1300 because that's what you and I were talking about. Context. As I said, there are multiple websites that show plenty of listings in that $1200 range.

Your comments are just, wrong. As in, factually incorrect. That needs to be addressed and I did. As I said, it's all documented in the thread, no point in continuing this nonsense. I won't respond back again. Ciao.

[Majami]

OP, please listen to BNBR, he knows what's he talking about.

[Majami]

To compare, looking at apartments no less than 2,000$ a month (all higher) gives this as a result:



Keep in mind, anything well below market price is a scam, illegal sublet or will go very fast and you will be lucky to find it.

[BNBR]

Scams, they all must be scams! And make sure to pay at least $1,000 in "HOA fee" (whatever that is), on top of any sort of HOA application fee. You should need at least $500,000 to move in to a studio in Miami. Furniture and stuff.

[Majami]

Originally Posted by BNBR

Scams, they all must be scams!

Do you even know how to read or are you dyslexic? The vast majority of those properties are above 1300, in fact many of them seem to be 1500$

Are you the kind of genius who reads 1500$ as 1150$ maybe?

And just because you don't know what a HOA deposit is, doesn't mean that there isn't any. I suggest you stop embarrassing yourself even more, Miami Beach is not your area and it clearly shows.

[BNBR]

Originally Posted by Majami

Do you even know how to read or are you dyslexic? The vast majority of those properties are above 1300, in fact many of them seem to be 1500$

Are you the kind of genius who reads 1500$ as 1150$ maybe?

And just because you don't know what a HOA deposit is, doesn't mean that there isn't any. I suggest you stop embarrassing yourself even more, Miami Beach is not your area and it clearly shows.

Look closely, plenty of cheaper units. You are nitpicking. I used a practical number to show plenty well under $2,000. 81 properties on Realtor for under $1500. Many under $1300 also with a few below $1200.

Craigslist shows a boat load of units under $1200 in Miami Beach and NMB. As always, beware of scams, but I guarantee that these are not all scams. Common due-diligence.

HOA fees are VERY rare. You make comments like "if it has an HOA, you'll pay $1000 fee" as though it's a common practice. It's not. Most units for rent, I guarantee, have no "HOA fee" - which I'm sure you mean an extra security deposit that the HOA requires on top of that of the landlord.

Really, I'm done this time. Ciao.

[ruski]

Originally Posted by mjm8082

Thanks for the reply. Would signing a 6 month lease and giving the 6 months up front be an option? Not sure what the leases are like there. I know in Rhode Island (where i'm currently living), you have to sign a year lease. Just trying to avoid getting a job right away, because I would like some time to relax, get familiar with the area, and adapt to the change before I go back into the office life.

Relax?

You aren't coming here in vacation. You have to hit the ground running if you want to get somewhere.

Fuggetabout relaxing.

[AnnRyan]

Ok, I'm not going to open the MLS and engage in the rent discussion, but I will go back over the following:

1) you will have an easier time finding a rental if you have a job lined up. And perhaps more importantly, that whole job thing may influence where you want to work.

2) be extremely careful if you look below the average rent.

Best of luck, and find someone you trust to help you find a good place