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Old 06-21-2011, 11:26 AM
 
Location: NE Ks.
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I've convinced my fiance that it would be much smarter to rent for a year, than to buy a home being completely unfamiliar with the areas we're looking at. Are there specific publications available in hard copy or online, that are geared solely toward the rental market? If so, could somebody please steer me in the right direction, as I'm having a difficult time finding anything in my google searches.

Thank you!
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Old 06-21-2011, 11:59 AM
 
Location: The Conterminous United States
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I know you made the right decision. No one should take three years, like me, but a year is enough time to find an area that feels right for you. The internet, a real estate agent and our opinions only go so far.

This lists every apartment in the area. Unfortunately, it is the good, the bad and the ugly. Knoxville Apartment Guide - Find Apartments in Knoxville, TN

I like this one a bit more. Knoxville Apartments for Rent - Knoxville, TN on ApartmentGuide.com

However, I LOVE this nifty little tool. Not only does it immediately show you location but it also has homes for rent. Knoxville, TN Real Estate, Apartments & Houses for Rent - HotPads

Of course there is always our local paper, which is something you'll want to read on a regular basis, anyway. Before we moved I regularly perused the local papers of every area under consideration. It speaks volumes about the area. Just ignore the goofball comments at the end of the articles. We have the worst group of immature hecklers in that paper, to the point where staff have toyed with the idea of not allowing comments. It's odd because we have some of the nicest citizens on earth. Knoxville News Sentinel: Local Knoxville, Tennessee News Delivered Throughout the Day.
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Old 06-21-2011, 09:39 PM
 
Location: NE Ks.
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Hik - I love the hotpads site! I've checked it out throughout the day, when I've had a chance. It's awesome!

Thank you so much.
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Old 06-24-2011, 12:16 AM
 
Location: Encinitas, CA
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We found an awesome rental house with a yard when we lived in Knoxville on Craigslist.

Word of caution: Visit any property you are seriously considering. We had a couple of surprises and were so glad we decided to at least drive by.
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Old 07-13-2011, 07:37 PM
 
Location: Knoxville, TN
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I too will be looking for a rental. Its really difficult trying to decide on a place with just internet research.

I have been compiling a list of places that I will consider. I will be making a trip up to the area some time in September and will visit the listed apartment complexes. I will post my findings at some point.
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