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I'm moving across the country and am in something of a catch 22. The apartment I've applied for wants a notice of intent to hire from a company and to show an income. That would be fine except I can't exactly get a job there until I am actually there. I'm a fresh college graduate and can't rely on experience to leverage a job.
I'm moving across the country and am in something of a catch 22. The apartment I've applied for wants a notice of intent to hire from a company and to show an income. That would be fine except I can't exactly get a job there until I am actually there. I'm a fresh college graduate and can't rely on experience to leverage a job.
So what do you do in this situation?
This is one reason why it is incredibly difficult to relocate. You might try looking for roommate/subleasing situations rather than getting your own apartment.
The only other thing you can do is try private landlords. Some of them might be a little more likely to work with you. However, the majority of landlords/management companies are going to require proof of income.
I'm moving across the country and am in something of a catch 22. The apartment I've applied for wants a notice of intent to hire from a company and to show an income. That would be fine except I can't exactly get a job there until I am actually there. I'm a fresh college graduate and can't rely on experience to leverage a job.
So what do you do in this situation?
Have a fat bank account? Fat enough to ease the landlord's worries.
I think you'd be better off either looking for a roommate situation, a sublease, or maybe even staying in a motel for the first few months. Just being real with ya.
Do you have the funds to pay 4-6 months in advance?
Actually I do. Doesn't seem to matter to the lady I talked to when applying. The first plan I made for moving is to have a lot saved up for just such a thing.
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Originally Posted by High Plains Guy
I think you'd be better off either looking for a roommate situation, a sublease, or maybe even staying in a motel for the first few months. Just being real with ya.
As much as I cringe thinking about messy college roommate style people, I checked out options there for roommates and there's actually several that sound really promising. Definitely makes me feel a lot better about the prospects, so thank you for mentioning that! I've got two places I'm really hoping to hear back about already and at half the rent I'd expect from the apartment I was aiming at.
I also saw hotels with weekly rates. Cringeworthy prices (hundreds more than an apartment), but if I get particularly desperate, I can do that. Again, thanks!
I'm moving across the country and am in something of a catch 22. The apartment I've applied for wants a notice of intent to hire from a company and to show an income. That would be fine except I can't exactly get a job there until I am actually there. I'm a fresh college graduate and can't rely on experience to leverage a job.
So what do you do in this situation?
I just did this.
I applied to jobs in the new state from my home state. I flew out there when I had enough interviews lined up. Once I had a job offer in hand, I relocated. In fact, I actually just arrived at my destination and have an apartment lined up (I move in tomorrow)!
Use short term apartments or corporate housing, it's more expensive but works out if you can afford it. Since you get shot to get to know area and job location before signing a year lease
Airbnb can rent for a month if you want a "house"
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