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Old 02-17-2016, 06:05 PM
 
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Planning to go this weekend to check out a 2BR condo listed for under 100K there. Given the general state of the market I assume the area and/or place must be horrific. Anyone familiar with this address?
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Old 02-18-2016, 11:13 AM
 
Location: Yakima yes, an apartment!
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OK, quick check shows you are 1 mile away from a nasty RV lot Past the Fred Meyer (We're talking REALLY low class)....They'll accept dang near anything on wheels to park there. (Sam's good RV park) Don't know what it's good for really.

Google mapping shows a pretty clean area....I'd seriously consider it, I work on 164th ave. So that's a drive, but looks tpo be a nice area...
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Old 02-18-2016, 12:37 PM
 
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OK, quick check shows you are 1 mile away from a nasty RV lot Past the Fred Meyer (We're talking REALLY low class)....They'll accept dang near anything on wheels to park there. (Sam's good RV park) Don't know what it's good for really.

Google mapping shows a pretty clean area....I'd seriously consider it, I work on 164th ave. So that's a drive, but looks tpo be a nice area...
Thanks- I'm planning to check it out pretty late tonight to get an idea for what it's like. I am currently in an apartment near 164th Avenue but as they say "the rent is too damn high" and I need to get out, especially since I'm expecting another 20-30% increase when my lease comes up.
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Old 02-18-2016, 02:03 PM
 
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especially since I'm expecting another 20-30% increase when my lease comes up.


Damn......
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Old 02-18-2016, 04:28 PM
 
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Damn......
The place I'm in right now is the bargain price of 1208, up from 900 a year ago- and of course it's really 1308 because they stripped out other fees that were included in the rent previously. I expect within 2 years it will rent for 2000+ and 3000 within 4 years.
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Old 02-18-2016, 07:07 PM
 
Location: Yakima yes, an apartment!
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The place I'm in right now is the bargain price of 1208, up from 900 a year ago- and of course it's really 1308 because they stripped out other fees that were included in the rent previously. I expect within 2 years it will rent for 2000+ and 3000 within 4 years.
Yeah, personally I'm a van dweller and prices like you mention just makes my head ache....But hope the place is up to what you want. Everyone deserves to be happy.
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Old 02-18-2016, 09:16 PM
 
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Thanks- I'm planning to check it out pretty late tonight to get an idea for what it's like. I am currently in an apartment near 164th Avenue but as they say "the rent is too damn high" and I need to get out, especially since I'm expecting another 20-30% increase when my lease comes up.
Have you tried out a little farther. Washougal maybe?
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Old 02-19-2016, 12:30 PM
 
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Yeah, personally I'm a van dweller and prices like you mention just makes my head ache....But hope the place is up to what you want. Everyone deserves to be happy.
What kind of van? If it would save me money I'm all for it- but I'd have to buy a van.
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Old 02-19-2016, 12:32 PM
 
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Have you tried out a little farther. Washougal maybe?
Not yet, but I will probably do so. Already as far from Portland as I want to be, but beggars can't be choosers. I also met a woman who rents out rooms in her home, so if she has a vacancy around August that might be possible (last resort as I don't want to have roommates).

The people in the unit below me have 3 people sharing a 1BR! And not a big one either. Thanks to permanent zero interest rates we can expect housing prices and rent to continue skyward.
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Old 02-19-2016, 01:04 PM
 
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What kind of van? If it would save me money I'm all for it- but I'd have to buy a van.

I'd direct you to: VanDweller Community Forums


Now, I currently reside in a 1998 Dodge B1500 which I dislike due to lack of space and a leak which it has (And I cannot find and fix, even having sealed the back doors....)

But here's the thing. I sleep at the 192nd Walmart. I then wake and drive to the Firstenburg Community Center. I get showers and free wifi $37 a month even!(I also get free wifi at Walmart) I will then drive to my job (On 164th ave) and work till 10 pm then back to Walmart.

Now I sleep IN MY WORK clothes. When I get up, first thing is coffee (Buy at 7-11 right now) then off to the community center...Nice hot shower, maybe a workout and then 1-3 hours of web surfing....Or do what you want...

Oh, regarding license. I have a mailbox out of Woodland, Auto is registered there. License? Here's the trick. Due to the "Real I.D. Act, you MUST have a "Residential Address" to get a license. So, head over to share house, ask if they'd submit a paper showing you "Get mail" there (You really don't, but so what?) shake their hand after they give you the paperwork, file it at the DMV and in 3 weeks, go back to Share House, ask if there's mail for you and off you go with your license!.


Total distance? 7.4 miles a day...Yep, not far.

Now, you have to look at it this way. Most any vehicle you buy will need repairs and unless you know what you're doing, it can get to be a problem. So, you may "Budget" $4K but the vehicle may cost $2K. thus you have $2K for repairs.

I know of a great shop (David's Auto Repair) $95 an hour shop rate, but dang good work and fair, plus he doesn't screw around with "Free inspection" since he admits he'd have to raise the labor rate as the clock ticks and doesn't give free time to him.

OK, so then what size? Depends on your desire. I'm actually going to be looking for either a shuttle bus or a Step Van. The step van can sit quite unnoticed in an industrial area. Not so much in a normal parking lot of cars. Same with shuttle, but then if you park far to one area, many people just look, shrug and go on.

Returning to cost...$5K for budget. That's just about 4 months rent. Then that $1,200 goes to your pocket NOT to an agent....That's YOUR MONEY you're saving. I can get by on about $500 a month and I get fresh veggies (I am sleeping at a super market know for LOW prices after all!) and other food. Have a stove, heater (It can get a tad cold here) it's what you're willing to put up with is the key.

Personally, I'd not have a pet unless I did have a Step Van and then it's a 16' one (After Cab space) so this allows a larger bed. (If a dog, it's 50 lbs min as I personally don't care for the ones I could toss into a toilet and flush)(Dark humor here, FYI)

Safety? No need for guns! Pepper spray is good and believe it or not, it is RARE to have people bother you at the place. Many keep to themselves, but gentle acknowledgement is common, after all, we're living out of vehicles and not beholding to "Herd mentality"

I personally have had only 2 people approach me. It was a warm night, had my side doors partially open for air to pass through and had a guy approach. Told him I was trying to sleep and he was bothering me. He did leave...That was 2 years ago, like I said, rare.

Again, hit the website, lots more info there. Don't be afraid, it's not hard to get used to not having a BIG living area, because you simply have to open a door and walk out....
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