....last week we were in the triangle to find a six month rental house for the two of us and our 4, 7, and 16 pound pooches. We really want to rent this time so we will know where we want to buy. Willing to pay deposits and higher rent were not getting us anywhere until we met mikejaquish from this forum. His guidance netted us a home in Cary for 6 months. House hunting over a six month period with an informed, interested real estate person will be a joy compared to the many one week, buy a house, get a mortgage and fret the details trips we have had. This will be our 27th move (and no we are not Military) and 11th house purchase. So far things are looking and feeling good!