Moving to DC from London (UK )for 1-2 years, in mid 20's, looking for good location on red line

[14thandYou]

Originally Posted by robbobobbo

Bethesda used to be characterized as "there's no 'there' there", but it has grown and improved, in my opinion. Still, I'd prefer DC living.

I'd prefer DC too, but Bethesda has really blown up over the last few years. We met some friends there for dinner a month ago and I couldn't believe the amount of development that has taken place. More to come as well...

[vinnie-winnie]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your replies! Apologising for not getting back to you: Life has been pretty hectic and involved moving back to the continent, holidays throughout Spain to finish with first part of new job here in Paris.

Bethesda seems to be a good idea. Just need to look into it a little bit more now.

Question: What can I get for around $1000 a month on the basis of a flatshare in both Bethesda and around dupond Circle?

Thanks,

Vincent

[smithy77]

Originally Posted by vinnie-winnie

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your replies! Apologising for not getting back to you: Life has been pretty hectic and involved moving back to the continent, holidays throughout Spain to finish with first part of new job here in Paris.

Bethesda seems to be a good idea. Just need to look into it a little bit more now.

Question: What can I get for around $1000 a month on the basis of a flatshare in both Bethesda and around dupond Circle?

Thanks,

Vincent

$1,000 will get you a very nice share in a townhouse or flat (we call them "apartments" or "condos") in either neighborhood. Check craigslist.com

[smithy77]

Sorry, that's craigslist.org

[vinnie-winnie]

I'm getting quotes of $1200 -$1500 a month from Craiglist? Can I bargain?

It's hard when you are not even there! But that is it guys beginning of October i'm coming!!! Exciting!

Vincent

[OuttaFlorida]

Originally Posted by vinnie-winnie

I'm getting quotes of $1200 -$1500 a month from Craiglist? Can I bargain?

It's hard when you are not even there! But that is it guys beginning of October i'm coming!!! Exciting!

Vincent

You may find it very difficult to coordinate an apartment rental or find roomates using craigslist out of the country. There are sooo many scams on craigslist and almost everyone will steer clear of someone "overseas" (I think it's even posted on craiglist not to deal with overseas transactions). I'm having a hard time and I'm just 4 hours away! You may have better luck going through a realtor or something, perhaps someone else can chime in. Or even better, if you can live temporarily at a Holiday Inn Extended Stay, you'll have the ability to see these places and people in person when you get over here.

[vinnie-winnie]

Hi!

My company is kindly paying 5 days at a hotel in Dupont circle so i'm considering myself quite lucky! I will try to make appointments from here in Paris and will start to visit places this sunday! (Arriving on saturday wouhou!!!)