New Job, Relocation Advice?

[Johnny_P]

I just don’t want to deal with break-ins whether vehicle or residential.

Living in an apartment complex isn't really going to change that.

[Johnny_P]

Damn, I didn't know the rent is that low, I always assumed they are atleast $2k

Edit: I never really been to those neck of the woods, closer to Chinatown, and Capital One Arena if you want to catch a Wizards game.

That's a room with two roommates . It could be something to consider for though, meet some people through the roommies. But since I think he's going to be living with the gf, I'd from roommates... Also, don't want to get into a grab situ.

Whoops. Yeah scratch that. No roommates.

[Apex]

You deal with shit one way or another living in an apartment complex.

[D Griff]

You deal with shit one way or another living in an apartment complex.

Also where renting from individuals is better, IMO. Live in a condo of some kind where most neighbors are owners. Usually they're mostly olds/other professionals in their 20s.

[Johnny_P]

You deal with shit one way or another living in an apartment complex.

Also where renting from individuals is better, IMO. Live in a condo of some kind where most neighbors are owners. Usually they're mostly olds/other professionals in their 20s.

Live on a block that is all owners and fewer transients and you're going to be better off. My block watches out for one another. Many times during the day when I'm at home I don't even close the front door so the dog/cat can look out the glass storm door. We don't really have any crime on my block aside from an occasional package getting stolen from someone's stoop. But no break ins or muggings or any of that shit.

[razr390]

I haven’t even been able to look up whether it is owned or condo or not. Any websites/resources for me to simply look up those filters? Hard to tell whether they are owned by property management or straight owners.

[Desertbreh]

I had to google MS-13.

Is this a real concern or some ?

+1

[razr390]

I haven’t even been able to look up whether it is owned or condo or not. Any websites/resources for me to simply look up those filters? Hard to tell whether they are owned by property management or straight owners.

It's all rentals

True. I’ll keep that in mind.

[razr390]

True. I’ll keep that in mind.

For your first place that has advantages

What has advantages? The one I sent you or just accepting any rental?

I think that I’m pretty much with my hands tied for the first 12 months. I will ideally get into the place I showed you or something similar, then as I’m in the area I can get to know the area and the market a bit better, save up some money and maybe get a raise and swing a nicer place.

[MexicanYarisTK]

I just don’t want to deal with break-ins whether vehicle or residential.

I have had my EZ pass visibly shown as well as my iphone cable when I have parked my car overnight in Arlington, but I wouldn't leave my sunglasses and other stuff visible, just being from Istanbul instincts.

[razr390]

I just don’t want to deal with break-ins whether vehicle or residential.

I have had my EZ pass visibly shown as well as my iphone cable when I have parked my car overnight in Arlington, but I wouldn't leave my sunglasses and other stuff visible, just being from Istanbul instincts.

I have a dash cam that is brutally obvious in the windshield and it will turn on at any slam of the door of push of my car. I’m figuring that + backing in might be my safest bet

[D Griff]

I have had my EZ pass visibly shown as well as my iphone cable when I have parked my car overnight in Arlington, but I wouldn't leave my sunglasses and other stuff visible, just being from Istanbul instincts.

I have a dash cam that is brutally obvious in the windshield and it will turn on at any slam of the door of push of my car. I’m figuring that + backing in might be my safest bet

To the average car burglar, the dash cam probably screams steal me more than it is a deterrent . I wouldn't stress over all of that too much, use common sense and you'll likely be fine.

[D Griff]

Get renters and comprehensive insurance for peace of mind.

[razr390]

What has advantages? The one I sent you or just accepting any rental?

I think that I’m pretty much with my hands tied for the first 12 months. I will ideally get into the place I showed you or something similar, then as I’m in the area I can get to know the area and the market a bit better, save up some money and maybe get a raise and swing a nicer place.

Amenities you won't get at owner rented. A truly property management response so if something breaks someone will come fix it, not the owners brother in law, etc.

Once you know the game better, owner rented is better.

I think we’ll do the one I sent you or something similar for our first lease and once we get more comfortable with the area, the commute times, the market, etc. we can make the best decision at that time. Going in blind as we are now puts us at a distinct disadvantage

[MexicanYarisTK]

I have had my EZ pass visibly shown as well as my iphone cable when I have parked my car overnight in Arlington, but I wouldn't leave my sunglasses and other stuff visible, just being from Istanbul instincts.

I have a dash cam that is brutally obvious in the windshield and it will turn on at any slam of the door of push of my car. I’m figuring that + backing in might be my safest bet

That is a bonus to have for sure, if you want to try to hide it, maybe do a sunshade tint.

[Johnny_P]

Amenities you won't get at owner rented. A truly property management response so if something breaks someone will come fix it, not the owners brother in law, etc.

Once you know the game better, owner rented is better.

I think we’ll do the one I sent you or something similar for our first lease and once we get more comfortable with the area, the commute times, the market, etc. we can make the best decision at that time. Going in blind as we are now puts us at a distinct disadvantage

Solid plan brother. The place you sent is totally fine for a year at least. If you like it, stay. If you find somewhere better then go. It's cheap and seems to cover all the bases you were looking for.

[wap]

I had to google MS-13.

Is this a real concern or some ?

Not a real concern.

[razr390]

I think we’ll do the one I sent you or something similar for our first lease and once we get more comfortable with the area, the commute times, the market, etc. we can make the best decision at that time. Going in blind as we are now puts us at a distinct disadvantage

Solid plan brother. The place you sent is totally fine for a year at least. If you like it, stay. If you find somewhere better then go. It's cheap and seems to cover all the bases you were looking for.

[nuggstein]

Get renters and comprehensive insurance for peace of mind.

this. so much this. it's only a few hundred dollars for the year. you can either get joint policy or separate policies.

[nuggstein]

I have had my EZ pass visibly shown as well as my iphone cable when I have parked my car overnight in Arlington, but I wouldn't leave my sunglasses and other stuff visible, just being from Istanbul instincts.

I have a dash cam that is brutally obvious in the windshield and it will turn on at any slam of the door of push of my car. I’m figuring that + backing in might be my safest bet

may I ask what brand/model?

[D Griff]

Solid plan brother. The place you sent is totally fine for a year at least. If you like it, stay. If you find somewhere better then go. It's cheap and seems to cover all the bases you were looking for.

in4link

[razr390]

I have a dash cam that is brutally obvious in the windshield and it will turn on at any slam of the door of push of my car. I’m figuring that + backing in might be my safest bet

may I ask what brand/model?

Anker ROAV C1.