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  • N Nish Nishant

    Thanks again Marc. I think I'll modify my ad as you suggested. After all, you would know the people psyche much better than I would. Marc Clifton wrote: but I'd also drop the part about "landed", :-) But they'd surely ask me I guess :-) Nish


    Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]

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    But they'd surely ask me I guess Yes, I imagine so. But this is the point--to make contact with someone in the renting market--you've now got someone on the phone that you can connect with. You can be put on a waiting list. If they really like you, they may bump you higher than some shmuck. They may know someone else. Marc Help! I'm an AI running around in someone's f*cked up universe simulator.
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      Marc Clifton wrote: or, in the venacular of the area: "BART". Bay Area Rapid Transportation. Oh, this is is also a BART eh? Hmmm. I thought BARTs went longer distances. I somehow thought a BART is different from an Expressway. Oh well! Gotta learn these things now I guess :-) Nish


      Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]

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      Oops. BART only "down" to the SF airport. Sorry about that! I guess, living in Rhode Island, my memory isn't quite perfect :) You need to look up the San Jose Light Rail: http://www.trainweb.org/subwaymark/transit/US%20West/sjc_lr.htm[^] and: http://www.transit-rider.com/ca.bayarea/index.cfm[^] Note references to CalTrain, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, etc. Marc Help! I'm an AI running around in someone's f*cked up universe simulator.
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      • N Nish Nishant

        Guys This is unbelievable. I think it's just about impossible to find an affordable apartment in Mountain View :-( I just put up this Ad on CraigsList. Can someone give me any suggestions to improve my ad?


        _I am looking for a Studio Apartment in Mountain View. The maximum rent I can afford is USD 600 (if lesser, the better). I cannot afford a security deposit but I am prepared to pay 50% of the first month's rent as advance. Essentially I'd like to have a clean Studio (with heater) , a clean bathroom and a tiny kitchen (with at least a refrigerator and a cooking range) It should also be less than a mile from castro street/villa street cross-roads. I don't have a car right now, but I hope parking facility is also available as I intend to buy a car in the near future. I am a Software Engineer (25 yr old male) who landed here only a month ago and I expect to be here for a minimum of two years. If I do move in, it'd probably be around January 2nd week. I don't keep pets, and don't smoke. I do not intend to share the apartment with anyone in future. Thanks_


        Regards, Nish


        Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]

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        Welcome to America Nish! Todd Smith

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          Welcome to America Nish! Todd Smith

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          Todd Smith wrote: Welcome to America Nish! :(( Thanks Nish


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            Oops. BART only "down" to the SF airport. Sorry about that! I guess, living in Rhode Island, my memory isn't quite perfect :) You need to look up the San Jose Light Rail: http://www.trainweb.org/subwaymark/transit/US%20West/sjc_lr.htm[^] and: http://www.transit-rider.com/ca.bayarea/index.cfm[^] Note references to CalTrain, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, etc. Marc Help! I'm an AI running around in someone's f*cked up universe simulator.
            Sensitivity and ethnic diversity means celebrating difference, not hiding from it. - Christian Graus
            Every line of code is a liability - Taka Muraoka

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            Nish Nishant
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            Thanks Marc Nish :-)


            Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]

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              Guys This is unbelievable. I think it's just about impossible to find an affordable apartment in Mountain View :-( I just put up this Ad on CraigsList. Can someone give me any suggestions to improve my ad?


              _I am looking for a Studio Apartment in Mountain View. The maximum rent I can afford is USD 600 (if lesser, the better). I cannot afford a security deposit but I am prepared to pay 50% of the first month's rent as advance. Essentially I'd like to have a clean Studio (with heater) , a clean bathroom and a tiny kitchen (with at least a refrigerator and a cooking range) It should also be less than a mile from castro street/villa street cross-roads. I don't have a car right now, but I hope parking facility is also available as I intend to buy a car in the near future. I am a Software Engineer (25 yr old male) who landed here only a month ago and I expect to be here for a minimum of two years. If I do move in, it'd probably be around January 2nd week. I don't keep pets, and don't smoke. I do not intend to share the apartment with anyone in future. Thanks_


              Regards, Nish


              Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]

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              What on earth is a studio apartment?


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                What on earth is a studio apartment?


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                Nish Nishant
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                David Wulff wrote: What on earth is a studio apartment? It's not partitioned into separate rooms. Just a big hall :-) Nish


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                  David Wulff wrote: What on earth is a studio apartment? It's not partitioned into separate rooms. Just a big hall :-) Nish


                  Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]

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                  Nishant S wrote: Just a big hall Oh my! It must get a bit embarrassing if you have friends round while you are using the bathroom... :rolleyes:


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                    hey nish i think ur not going to have any luck with that money i think nyc and sf are similar in price and i pay $66 per month for a room in an apt shame :(


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                    i cant believe i made that typo doh!!!! i meant $600 per month sheesh :-O


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                      Nishant S wrote: Just a big hall Oh my! It must get a bit embarrassing if you have friends round while you are using the bathroom... :rolleyes:


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                      David Wulff wrote: Oh my! It must get a bit embarrassing if you have friends round while you are using the bathroom... Uhm, the bathroom is usually a closed room towards one end of the studio. The kitchen is an unclosed area on one side though. But then you are right. It's a little embarassing to walk out in a towel when all your friends are waiting for you to get ready for the party or some such gathering :-) Nish


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                        Guys This is unbelievable. I think it's just about impossible to find an affordable apartment in Mountain View :-( I just put up this Ad on CraigsList. Can someone give me any suggestions to improve my ad?


                        _I am looking for a Studio Apartment in Mountain View. The maximum rent I can afford is USD 600 (if lesser, the better). I cannot afford a security deposit but I am prepared to pay 50% of the first month's rent as advance. Essentially I'd like to have a clean Studio (with heater) , a clean bathroom and a tiny kitchen (with at least a refrigerator and a cooking range) It should also be less than a mile from castro street/villa street cross-roads. I don't have a car right now, but I hope parking facility is also available as I intend to buy a car in the near future. I am a Software Engineer (25 yr old male) who landed here only a month ago and I expect to be here for a minimum of two years. If I do move in, it'd probably be around January 2nd week. I don't keep pets, and don't smoke. I do not intend to share the apartment with anyone in future. Thanks_


                        Regards, Nish


                        Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]

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                        Hi Nish The key, is to advertise "non-biased" (iow they must think you are nice although they know nothing about you) as said in a previous post. Too many sentences start with the word "I". One thing I will allways remember is what was said by my english teacher, "Never start two consequitive sentences with the same word." (unless you are a poet ;P) Here is the line when I look for new flatmates: "Bedroom available in 2 bedroom flat. Available...". Short, sweet. It lures more interest, as the description is vague, but in the end I maybe get 4 times the calls I would have received specifying more details. Think SQL SELECT * WHERE (). Cheers and good luck. Finding a good place to live is hard. :) WebBoxes - Yet another collapsable control, but it relies on a "graphics server" for dynamic pretty rounded corners, cool arrows and unlimited font support.

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                          Guys This is unbelievable. I think it's just about impossible to find an affordable apartment in Mountain View :-( I just put up this Ad on CraigsList. Can someone give me any suggestions to improve my ad?


                          _I am looking for a Studio Apartment in Mountain View. The maximum rent I can afford is USD 600 (if lesser, the better). I cannot afford a security deposit but I am prepared to pay 50% of the first month's rent as advance. Essentially I'd like to have a clean Studio (with heater) , a clean bathroom and a tiny kitchen (with at least a refrigerator and a cooking range) It should also be less than a mile from castro street/villa street cross-roads. I don't have a car right now, but I hope parking facility is also available as I intend to buy a car in the near future. I am a Software Engineer (25 yr old male) who landed here only a month ago and I expect to be here for a minimum of two years. If I do move in, it'd probably be around January 2nd week. I don't keep pets, and don't smoke. I do not intend to share the apartment with anyone in future. Thanks_


                          Regards, Nish


                          Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]

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                          Wow Nish, you sure picked one high-priced area to re-settle in. I have a 2800 sq. ft. home and my mortgage is just over $600 a month!! :omg: Mike Mullikin :beer:

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                            Hi Nish The key, is to advertise "non-biased" (iow they must think you are nice although they know nothing about you) as said in a previous post. Too many sentences start with the word "I". One thing I will allways remember is what was said by my english teacher, "Never start two consequitive sentences with the same word." (unless you are a poet ;P) Here is the line when I look for new flatmates: "Bedroom available in 2 bedroom flat. Available...". Short, sweet. It lures more interest, as the description is vague, but in the end I maybe get 4 times the calls I would have received specifying more details. Think SQL SELECT * WHERE (). Cheers and good luck. Finding a good place to live is hard. :) WebBoxes - Yet another collapsable control, but it relies on a "graphics server" for dynamic pretty rounded corners, cool arrows and unlimited font support.

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                            Nish Nishant
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                            Thanks for the tips Leppie. This is all pretty new to me. In Trivandrum I had my own house :-( It's the first time in my entire life that I am actually worried about and thinking about money!!! Weird eh? I never knew it, but I was very nearly a rich guy back in Trivandrum (mostly on account of my parents) :-( [sigh] Nish


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                              Wow Nish, you sure picked one high-priced area to re-settle in. I have a 2800 sq. ft. home and my mortgage is just over $600 a month!! :omg: Mike Mullikin :beer:

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                              Mike Mullikin wrote: Wow Nish, you sure picked one high-priced area to re-settle in. I have a 2800 sq. ft. home and my mortgage is just over $600 a month!! :(( :(( :(( I didn't know all this :-( I just thought of bandwidth and I never realized I had to sacrifice everything else for bandwidth :-( Maybe this is just a starting issue. I hope later on I'll settle in nice and proper :-) Nish


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                                i cant believe i made that typo doh!!!! i meant $600 per month sheesh :-O


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                                And here i was, all set to buy tickets to NY... :laugh:

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                                  Marc Clifton wrote: or, in the venacular of the area: "BART". Bay Area Rapid Transportation. Oh, this is is also a BART eh? Hmmm. I thought BARTs went longer distances. I somehow thought a BART is different from an Expressway. Oh well! Gotta learn these things now I guess :-) Nish


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                                  Nish, You may want to try the following sites: www.metrorent.com[^] www.renttech.com[^] If you find an apartment for $600 in the Bay area (Oakland being the exception), you have found a deal. Your best bet is to look for a roomate. Hope this helps Regards, Brandon

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                                    Nish, You may want to try the following sites: www.metrorent.com[^] www.renttech.com[^] If you find an apartment for $600 in the Bay area (Oakland being the exception), you have found a deal. Your best bet is to look for a roomate. Hope this helps Regards, Brandon

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                                    Thanks Brandon. I'll chk those links out :-) Nish


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