Need to move to San Diego for my Health (Sacramento: renters, hotel)

[Gucci38]

Hello:

I am looking to move to San Diego in the next several months with my caretaker and my two companion animals. We currently reside in Northern California and my health is not only compromised by the air quality due to my asthma, allergies and other serious health issues, but by the lack of professional care offered.

In San Diego I will have not only have a better climate but the proper medical staff that I need for a better quality of life.

We have been searching for rentals for several months now but have not had much success as of yet.

We have also spoken to several realtors but where they directed us was not very successful, and we even attempted craigslist which we will never do again.

We would greatly appreciate it if anyone in the San Diego County area knows of any rental realty agents that perhaps we may have missed or if they have any ideas we may not have entertained as of yet. Any help to get to San Diego/County would be so welcomed.

Thank You.
Seth

[cruitr]

Unlike some cities, San Diego does not have a centralized rental listing service. Your best deals will be directly with the rental property owners.

Personally, I would never rent a place without setting foot in it. Many people rent/buy 'sight unseen'. Too risky for me.

When I moved here almost 20 years ago, I bought 30 days at a cheap hotel. I made finding a rental property a full-time job. I'm from Missouri. You need to 'show me' before I sign anything.

[Gucci38]

Of course you view a place before you rent it. Everyone knows that. There are many property managers and rental agents throughout SD. I have dealt with many.

[cruitr]

Originally Posted by Gucci38

Of course you view a place before you rent it. Everyone knows that. There are many property managers and rental agents throughout SD. I have dealt with many.

Not everybody thinks like you. I have a neighbor who paid $900k for a house based on pictures. They were not happy when they set foot in the house.

Craigslist is probably your best place for rental properties. However, there are a ton of scams on Craigslist. If it sounds too good to be true, it's probably a scam.

[anita house]

The rental market in San Diego is tough! ( as I am sure you have noticed...haha). Although I usually don't recommend it, Zillow does have a rental tab that allows rental property owners to 'advertise' for free. Oftentimes, they will let potential renters take a look at the property on a specific day during a specific time-- I have seem as many as 30 people show up for these 'views' and opportunity to rent. There are some independent companies I know of that manage specific regions fairly well so that may help in your search. Perhaps you have already done all of this but hang in there, something will come up! Good luck!

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by Gucci38

Hello:

I am looking to move to San Diego in the next several months with my caretaker and my two companion animals. We currently reside in Northern California and my health is not only compromised by the air quality due to my asthma, allergies and other serious health issues, but by the lack of professional care offered.

In San Diego I will have not only have a better climate but the proper medical staff that I need for a better quality of life.

We have been searching for rentals for several months now but have not had much success as of yet.

We have also spoken to several realtors but where they directed us was not very successful, and we even attempted craigslist which we will never do again.

We would greatly appreciate it if anyone in the San Diego County area knows of any rental realty agents that perhaps we may have missed or if they have any ideas we may not have entertained as of yet. Any help to get to San Diego/County would be so welcomed.

Thank You.
Seth

Unless you can afford to live right on the coast the air quality will not be good and can aggravate your asthma.

[oddstray]

Originally Posted by expatCA

Unless you can afford to live right on the coast the air quality will not be good and can aggravate your asthma.

For some values of 'not good'. Especially compared to where the OP is moving from. I have mild asthma and have no problem living not at all right on the coast.

But, OP, it is something more for you to investigate if even mild air quality issues are a problem for you.

[wgosma]

Originally Posted by expatCA

Unless you can afford to live right on the coast the air quality will not be good and can aggravate your asthma.

This is correct. I relocated to N. County from SF East Bay a few years ago; I'm 4 miles from the beach. I have pretty bad Grass and Tree pollen allergies, which became more problematic after I moved South - allergist advised this is not a good area for me.

Reason: mild year-round climate means that virtually any tree, grass, etc. will grow here AND it will grow virtually year-round, there is no dormant season as the coldest time in winter is not cold enough to really shut down pollination.

If you suffer from plant pollen allergies think hard about relocation- San Diego may not be the best choice.

Good Luck/Bill

[movinon]

Originally Posted by Gucci38

Hello:

I am looking to move to San Diego in the next several months with my caretaker and my two companion animals. We currently reside in Northern California and my health is not only compromised by the air quality due to my asthma, allergies and other serious health issues, but by the lack of professional care offered.

In San Diego I will have not only have a better climate but the proper medical staff that I need for a better quality of life.

We have been searching for rentals for several months now but have not had much success as of yet.

We have also spoken to several realtors but where they directed us was not very successful, and we even attempted craigslist which we will never do again.

We would greatly appreciate it if anyone in the San Diego County area knows of any rental realty agents that perhaps we may have missed or if they have any ideas we may not have entertained as of yet. Any help to get to San Diego/County would be so welcomed.

Thank You.
Seth

Hopefully you know exactly which allergens are a problem for you. I'm a native San Diegan who lived near the coast - Point Loma and La Jolla specifically - until age 10. My asthma was life-threatening. Then we discovered I was deathly allergic to mold which is prevalent in coastal areas, even outdoors. Eucalyptus trees are notorious for mold, for example. We moved to the more arid East County and I never had any more asthma issues until I lived very briefly in Santa Monica while house hunting. Another life-threatening asthma attack. As long as I live in dry areas (now near Sacramento), I'm fine. So be sure you know what your triggers are - it will help you make the right decision the first time.

Unfortunately, I can't help you with your quest for housing but I wish you the best of luck.

[jnojr]

Originally Posted by Gucci38

We have been searching for rentals for several months now but have not had much success as of yet.

You haven't found anything? Or you haven't found the 3 bedroom two blocks from the beach for $800?