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We keep running into the problem of employers saying "We're interested, but contact us when you move down here." On the other hand, the apartment complexes tell us "If you don't have a job, then just provide proof that you've got 3 YEARS rent in savings." If I had $30,000 wouldn't I just get a house?
Currently we're in NJ and have plans to move down in November, but this Catch 22 is really discouraging. No Job = No Apartment / No Local Address = No Job.
Has anyone else run into this? How have you overcome it? We really want to move down for a better quality of life, but this is a real roadblock.
We're professionals in our mid-30's, good rental history, solid employment records... what gives?
We keep running into the problem of employers saying "We're interested, but contact us when you move down here." On the other hand, the apartment complexes tell us "If you don't have a job, then just provide proof that you've got 3 YEARS rent in savings." If I had $30,000 wouldn't I just get a house?
Currently we're in NJ and have plans to move down in November, but this Catch 22 is really discouraging. No Job = No Apartment / No Local Address = No Job.
Has anyone else run into this? How have you overcome it? We really want to move down for a better quality of life, but this is a real roadblock.
We're professionals in our mid-30's, good rental history, solid employment records... what gives?
Thanks for any input!
R&C
Are you here in person to negotiate the lease, or trying to do it long distance?
Also, you may have better success approaching individual landlords who may have a greater motivation to lease.
But, in person.
We did not encounter the apartment rent issue, but the employment issue is common. I finally had to agree to move myself and be on the job within 2 weeks to land a position. The apartment was not a problem. I just had to say that I had a job lined up to get the lease.
I had the same problem...was turned down by several apartment complexes because I was moving without a job. In the end, my sister who lives in Georgia was able to cosign for me. Ended up landing a job 5 days later (already had an interview lined up with a contracting firm). It turned out well, but I'd be a little more hesitant to move without a job now.
We never had an issue with a job. My dh was still employed in NJ when we moved here. We had a long distance relationship for some time. It was difficult to find an a place that would let us apply from out of state. We did find a large management company that seemed to specialize in national moves. We were able to apply online to get the application process ball rolling. Since we'd visited the complex on a brief visit here, we were already familiar with the units. I stayed in touch with them by phone and on our move-in day, we signed the lease, paid our deposit, and got our key. They accepted his check stubs from NJ just fine (as well as another complex). Maybe it's a Durham thing?
We didn't have trouble finding a place to rent. We looked on Craigslist and ended up going with a company that has several rental houses throughout Durham. We just had to pay 1 month's rent in advance as a security deposit. It took my husband about 2 months to find a job, but unfortunately, I still haven't been able to get one in the 5 months we've been here.
We never had an issue with a job. My dh was still employed in NJ when we moved here. We had a long distance relationship for some time. It was difficult to find an a place that would let us apply from out of state. We did find a large management company that seemed to specialize in national moves. We were able to apply online to get the application process ball rolling. Since we'd visited the complex on a brief visit here, we were already familiar with the units. I stayed in touch with them by phone and on our move-in day, we signed the lease, paid our deposit, and got our key. They accepted his check stubs from NJ just fine (as well as another complex). Maybe it's a Durham thing?
Anyway, you may want to check out aimco.com.
Aimco is a company that buys distressed apts and tries to flip them with minimal investment in maintenance and renovation.
I've been in a complex they bought. Very negative experience.
We keep running into the problem of employers saying "We're interested, but contact us when you move down here." On the other hand, the apartment complexes tell us "If you don't have a job, then just provide proof that you've got 3 YEARS rent in savings." If I had $30,000 wouldn't I just get a house?
Currently we're in NJ and have plans to move down in November, but this Catch 22 is really discouraging. No Job = No Apartment / No Local Address = No Job.
Has anyone else run into this? How have you overcome it? We really want to move down for a better quality of life, but this is a real roadblock.
We're professionals in our mid-30's, good rental history, solid employment records... what gives?
Thanks for any input!
R&C
Personally, I didn't encounter the type of reaction that you're getting. It's unfortunate. I applied for jobs while I was living out of state. I recieved the offer while I was still living two states away and once I had it I had to present the offer letter to the rental company as proof of income. The offer letter showed my yearly income which had to meet the rental company's 3x monthly rent qualifications along with credit check. I didn't even meet the rental people face to face. I faxed the offer letter to them while I was still out of state and completed the application process while I was out of state as well. That was it. I did my research on apts and areas so when I got the offer I already knew where I wanted to live.
Oh, that's what they do. Well they've just flipped my former residence. I drove past Windsor at South Square and they are now Shannon Townhouses or homes. A visit to the Aimco site confirmed that there are only two properties in Durham they manage. Thanks for the info.
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