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Old 05-26-2007, 09:05 PM
 
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I've rented many apartments, but I've always done it in person in an area I was already living in. Would it be possible to rent an apt. in Florida (not sure where yet) if I get a job there from out of state or does one have to be there in person first? thanks
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Old 05-27-2007, 02:56 PM
 
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If would be worth it to actually see the apartment first. Are you in a position where you can drive or fly down? It's a good idea to inspect the apartment and neighborhood you will be living in. It may cost money to that, but my actually be worth it in the long run. Of course, I would do that if I were moving to any state, but in Florida, with its high transient and crooked population, I would defintely make sure it's a done deal before I move.
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Old 05-27-2007, 05:19 PM
 
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i wouldn't rent based on internet info...many places look great from their (old) photos but when you get there it is dumpy or in a ghetto or next to a 24 hour walmart (truck noise)

see apartmentratings.com for resident reviews

also, i had several places in fla that would not rent to me until i showed them my social security card...never seen that before
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Old 05-27-2007, 05:25 PM
 
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I wouldn't worry about renting an apartment from long distance. I've done it now 4 times and all turned out just fine. I just did some research online, find some places in your price range you are interested in and see if you can get some reviews. As people about the specific places on this message board. You can get a good idea of the area and the complex by asking around.

We've just lined them up before making the trip, got our new address, put in the change of address and moved. We arrived at the apartment, signed the lease and all has been well.

And... you don't have to have a job lined up first. A couple of times we didn't. Usually they will just make you put a larger deposit down first, like pay an extra month in advance or something like that. Some places won't, but I've always found very nice communities willing to work with people like that when they are making a long distance move.

Sign a short lease. That way if you don't like it you can look around in a 3 or 6 months for another place. No big deal. Also ask if you can break the lease. For example, one place would allow it to be broke for one month's additional rent. Another place (and we did this because we planned to buy a home) let us pay $300 up front so that we could break the lease at any time with a 30 day notice. And it was a very nice brand new complex.
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Old 05-27-2007, 05:41 PM
 
Location: ~Palm Coast, Florida~
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I wouldn't worry about renting an apartment from long distance. I've done it now 4 times and all turned out just fine. I just did some research online, find some places in your price range you are interested in and see if you can get some reviews. As people about the specific places on this message board. You can get a good idea of the area and the complex by asking around.

We've just lined them up before making the trip, got our new address, put in the change of address and moved. We arrived at the apartment, signed the lease and all has been well.

And... you don't have to have a job lined up first. A couple of times we didn't. Usually they will just make you put a larger deposit down first, like pay an extra month in advance or something like that. Some places won't, but I've always found very nice communities willing to work with people like that when they are making a long distance move.

Sign a short lease. That way if you don't like it you can look around in a 3 or 6 months for another place. No big deal. Also ask if you can break the lease. For example, one place would allow it to be broke for one month's additional rent. Another place (and we did this because we planned to buy a home) let us pay $300 up front so that we could break the lease at any time with a 30 day notice. And it was a very nice brand new complex.
This is good news to hear since we have pretty much done the same thing except that it was with a house and not an apartment.

Jen
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Old 05-27-2007, 06:10 PM
 
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And... you don't have to have a job lined up first. .
Do you mean you moved and then found the job later? This is what I did when I came here to NYC in the late '90s. I had no job lined up, no apartment, and didn't know anyone here, only a few thousand dollars, and somehow it all fell into place with any horror stories...I guess I was just in the right place at the right time. Being older now I'm in a much better financial position to move to Fla. with no job lined up, but I'm also more cautious than I used to be so I'm not sure whether it's something I would do again...
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Old 05-27-2007, 09:42 PM
 
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Do you mean you moved and then found the job later?
Yup, that's what I mean. We've made several moves like that. We jump right in. Line up the place to live, go there and then get jobs. Knock on wood, but it's never been a problem. It's really hard for people to always line up jobs before being in a city. I have worked with people that would not have even considered hiring someone that was not already in the state. Shoot, when I first moved to Las Vegas I found out they were very hostile toward hiring people that had just moved there. I was working through a temporary service until I could land a good job months later.

Going to a temporary service is another good thing you can do. If you move to a place with no employment get your licensed switched right away and signup at temporary services. Sometimes within days they can have you in a decent position making money. You can do that until you find a good position, or you may like it and get hired on by the company after your trial period is up.
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Old 05-28-2007, 10:04 AM
 
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good point, I have used these agencies numerous times...I will definitely begin my job search from remote a few months before the date of the potential move--if I sense zero interest from the employers I will take it as a sign that the move may not be a good idea. However if I get responses but nothing pans out immediately, as often happens, I may decide to make the move anyway.

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Yup, that's what I mean. We've made several moves like that. We jump right in. Line up the place to live, go there and then get jobs. Knock on wood, but it's never been a problem. It's really hard for people to always line up jobs before being in a city. I have worked with people that would not have even considered hiring someone that was not already in the state. Shoot, when I first moved to Las Vegas I found out they were very hostile toward hiring people that had just moved there. I was working through a temporary service until I could land a good job months later.

Going to a temporary service is another good thing you can do. If you move to a place with no employment get your licensed switched right away and signup at temporary services. Sometimes within days they can have you in a decent position making money. You can do that until you find a good position, or you may like it and get hired on by the company after your trial period is up.
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Old 02-01-2013, 12:10 AM
 
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Thanks,

Any more advice. We are planning a move to Albuquerque from Honolulu. I dont have a job, but we are looking at a couple places to rent. It seems like a big risk. My wife is more worried than me, but we have no kids. Just Spirit, our dog. Thaks....

JD.
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