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  • C CataclysmicQuantum

    Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote:

    I would consider moving into a rental property managed by an individual first so you can learn first-hand just how bad the tenancy environment really is with out that large of a risk.

    Thats what I'm doing now, its shitty. I rent one of my dad's homes and he is one of the biggest asshole I know. He sneaks in here when I'm sleeping, and starts bitching about dust or some stupid shit. Then he drinks my beer and says he is going to take my dog.

    The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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    Ennis Ray Lynch Jr
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    That is how most landlords are, get used to it :)

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    • C CataclysmicQuantum

      Your confused, your not underage. ;)

      The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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      leckey 0
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      I can only imagine how many women have taken out restraining orders against you.

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      • K keyboard warrior

        yea if you want someplace nice and over priced. just do what i do, find some cheap ghetto apartment they can't keep someone in and live there. they will not ask you for much im sure. most places that want all the formalized process generally have newer apartments they have invested in.

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        CataclysmicQuantum
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        jgasm wrote:

        just do what i do, find some cheap ghetto apartment they can't keep someone in and live there. they will not ask you for much im sure.

        Is that what you do for real? There are plenty of places around here that are uber cheap and smack center in da hizood. I will probably do that.

        The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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        • C CataclysmicQuantum

          Oddball wrote:

          I needed to provide proof that I made at least four times my monthly rent in a month

          Are all places like that? I only make around 650 to 800 a month take home right now.

          The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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          Oddball
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          I don't believe that all apartment complexes operate like that. The one that I chose to move into is fairly close to both a college and a high school, so they have a larger than average volume of applicants that are students with dubious income levels. For reference, my monthly rent is $570 for a 1 bedroom 1 bath (non-studio) near the middle of town in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The cost of living is pretty low out here, so I am not very familiar with what an apartment will run you elsewhere. Like I said, though, getting an apartment is like having a line of credit extended to you. That makes it a pretty big deal if you aren't able to make your rent and end up owing money the management. Having your credit screwed up will stay with you for a long time.

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            I can only imagine how many women have taken out restraining orders against you.

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            CataclysmicQuantum
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            None, girls look at me like I am a 100 dollar bill waiting to be picked up off the table.

            The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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            • C CataclysmicQuantum

              None, girls look at me like I am a 100 dollar bill waiting to be picked up off the table.

              The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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              keyboard warrior
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              CataclysmicQuantum wrote:

              100 dollar bill

              monopoly money? ;P

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              • C CataclysmicQuantum

                jgasm wrote:

                just do what i do, find some cheap ghetto apartment they can't keep someone in and live there. they will not ask you for much im sure.

                Is that what you do for real? There are plenty of places around here that are uber cheap and smack center in da hizood. I will probably do that.

                The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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                keyboard warrior
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                yea, i found some apartment downtown, $425 a month. 1 bedroom. it's pretty big, but it's old. none of the sockets have the third prong...the grounding one. it has some 1940's sink. the oven is definitely older, but pizza is the same in there as any other. i think it's kewl. it's vintage sexy.

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                • C CataclysmicQuantum

                  I'm looking into moving out into my first apartment. I have found a few that I would like to investigate further. What are the steps involved in finalizing the process? What are the requirements of getting an apartment? I have a job, and I can afford the rent and utilities. I have heard the rent can't be more than 30% of my income, Is that true? I would like any and all information including your past experiences.

                  The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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                  Chris Meech
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                  I can get some cardboard boxes shipped to you, if you'd like. Do you want windows, too? Just be careful with open fires though.

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                    Remember you are not allowed to live near schools and parks.

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                    Ennis Ray Lynch Jr
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                    Don't forget bus stops :)

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                    • K keyboard warrior

                      CataclysmicQuantum wrote:

                      100 dollar bill

                      monopoly money? ;P

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                      leckey 0
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                      and that's why CataclysmicIdiot can't live near schools or parks!

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                        Remember you are not allowed to live near schools and parks.

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                        Marc Clifton
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                        leckey wrote:

                        Remember you are not allowed to live near schools and parks.

                        Oh, that is so deliciously cruel. :laugh: Marc

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                        • C CataclysmicQuantum

                          I'm looking into moving out into my first apartment. I have found a few that I would like to investigate further. What are the steps involved in finalizing the process? What are the requirements of getting an apartment? I have a job, and I can afford the rent and utilities. I have heard the rent can't be more than 30% of my income, Is that true? I would like any and all information including your past experiences.

                          The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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                          Lost User
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                          hey dude i just want to tell you to ignore leckey because she is an a**hole and a super idiot.

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                          • C CataclysmicQuantum

                            None, girls look at me like I am a 100 dollar bill waiting to be picked up off the table.

                            The Digital World. It is an amazing place in which we primitive humans interact. Our flesh made this synthetic machine. You see, we are so smart, we know a lot of stuff. We were grown from cells that came from the universe, which the matter and physics I'm typing in it is amazing how the universe is working. Human life is very amazing. How I experience this sh*t its like wow.

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                            Paul Watson
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                            CataclysmicQuantum wrote:

                            girls look at me like I am a 100 dollar bill waiting to be picked up off the table.

                            To be returned to the nearest authority?

                            regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa

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                              I moved into my first apartment about six months ago, so I remember the whole process pretty well. Getting approved for a lease is very much like having any line of credit extended to you. You need to be able to convince the owners that taking you on as a tenant is a good risk. If you are, in their view, unlikely to be able to pay rent on time based on your current employment, credit rating, or interviews with past landlords, they are not likely to risk giving you a place. For my apartment, the process was very formalized. I needed to provide proof that I made at least four times my monthly rent in a month, and was a legal resident of the United States. I had my boss fill out one of their little forms about my salary and fax it in. My social security card was good enough for the second part. The first requirement was a matter of their policy, not any kind of law, as far as I am aware. Once I was approved, I had to pay my first month's rent upfront, along with a security deposit that I will (in theory) get back when I move out if the place isn't trashed. I've heard that some places require first and last month's rent upfront, so your mileage may vary. The paperwork wasn't nearly as bad as moving all of my junk in, but it was a little stressful since it was my first time. Good luck with your new place!

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                              Yusuf
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                              Oddball wrote:

                              My social security card was good enough for the second part.

                              NEVER ever ever give you social security number. you can always use other forms of identification. If you simply refuse to give it, most will back off, if not I don't do business with those who insist. The only exceptions are, the government, banks and employment. The rest can use other means of identification. Have you heard of ID Theft? :suss:

                              Yusuf

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                                hey dude i just want to tell you to ignore leckey because she is an a**hole and a super idiot.

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                                Yes, I think the two of you would make great roommates.

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                                  leckey wrote:

                                  Remember you are not allowed to live near schools and parks.

                                  Oh, that is so deliciously cruel. :laugh: Marc

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                                  Yet I made everyone laugh.

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                                    Yet I made everyone laugh.

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                                    Marc Clifton
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                                    leckey wrote:

                                    Yet I made everyone laugh.

                                    As wise man (or woman) once said, there is truth in humor. Marc

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                                      Yes, I think the two of you would make great roommates.

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                                      Lost User
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                                      why don't you shut up and stop replying to my posts because you are not welcomed. stop beeing a jerk because you have made alote of people arround the world that hates you without even meeting you. you should take this as a sign and stop your bullshit and awn your business.

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                                      • D Dan Neely

                                        How much you need to document will depend heavily between landlords as well. The last time I was looking some wanted multiple references and proof of income. The one I ended up renting from just wanted the first rent check and security deposit up front.

                                        CataclysmicQuantum wrote:

                                        I have heard the rent can't be more than 30% of my income, Is that true?

                                        AFAIK this sort of restriction only applies in public housing projects/with public rent assistance not privately owned buildings. Beyond a certain percentage of your income you're going to have a hard time convincing the landlord of your ability to pay, the soft limit for a mortgate is ~30% of your gross (pretax) income.

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                                        Dirk Higbee
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                                        dan neely wrote:

                                        CataclysmicQuantum wrote: I have heard the rent can't be more than 30% of my income, Is that true?

                                        dan neely wrote:

                                        AFAIK this sort of restriction only applies in public housing projects/with public rent assistance not privately owned buildings.

                                        Not true. There is a management company that takes care of private rentals for the owner in this area and that is a requirement of theirs. All perfectly legal.

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                                          why don't you shut up and stop replying to my posts because you are not welcomed. stop beeing a jerk because you have made alote of people arround the world that hates you without even meeting you. you should take this as a sign and stop your bullshit and awn your business.

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                                          Rob Graham
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                                          You would do well to follow your own advice.

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