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Old 01-17-2012, 12:49 AM
 
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U are misreading the DMV site. If u buy a car in current state. U will have to re register it here in ca. The gift and family specs are from within calif for a car staying here. Then u just have to get an updated registration. Yout issue will arise if u buy a ace out of the state of calif...then u jump thro the hoops, pay some taxes get smog check etc etc
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:28 PM
 
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Some practical tips:

Since you are likely arriving from LAX rent a car from the airport, Priceline shows as little as $10 a day not including taxes and you can return to SNA aka John Wayne airport with no extra fees. To get the cheapest rate, rent a week at a time. What's great about rentals is they include insurance. That is expensive in CA if you are an out of state driver.

You will need a car long term, being in So CA without a car is like being without legs. You can get there, just not at all convienent.

Rent a room short term until you decide where you want to go. Craigslist is okay, just make sure there are pictures. Try linked in or work referrals, UCI off campus housing, or local supermarket or coffee house postings, or local church referrals.

$60K doesn't go far in OC if you like to party, so plan well. There are lots of free/cheap stuff to do here, parks, beach, volunteer at charity and meet up events. Lots of good hole in the wall restaurants, great Asian and Mexican food you can't get anywhere else. Use groupon, living social, screaming deals to get your money's worth.

If you are working in Skypark circle, that is by the airport. So rent close to there. Westpark I and II villages of Irvine, University Park, or even the midrises on Jamboree. Check OC register for ads. Irvine has bike lanes, so you can bike to work if you are close.

Just be careful, lots of foreclosures and rent skimming, so always check County recorder's office for notice of default or foreclosure. Always pay by check so there is a record. They are public records and you search for free at the County Recorder's office on site in Santa Ana or Laguna Niguel.

Welcome to Irvine!
Just found out I don't qualify for any of the Jamboree housing as 60k is above the affordable housing income requirement. It's a shame considering the apartments seemed really nice and by a good developer. Any other recommendations on where to look for housing? Would love to stay below $800/month.
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